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The DfE’s consultation closes soon on 18 May 2026. For those working in SEND provision, this is your opportunity to shape policy through the reality of practice. Submit your views to the DfE: 👉 consult.education.gov.uk/send-strategy-… Need to recap on some key takeaways from the Schools White Paper before you respond? You can watch our expert webinar here: 📺 send-network.co.uk/posts/webinar-… #SENCO #Teachers #SLT #SENDReform #InclusionStrategy

Take the next step in your teaching career with a postgraduate qualification in SEND and Inclusion! 🎓 Our courses are CPD with a qualification - and our Postgraduate Certificates and Diplomas and Masters in Education offer the tools you need to become a specialist in your field. Whether you want a structured route or a bespoke programme tailored to your interests, we have the flexibility you need. ✅ 100% Online - Learn from anywhere. ✅ Immediate Impact - Apply new strategies in your classroom throughout. ✅ Five Specialist Pathways - Curate your own learning journey. Want to feel inspired? Check out our programmes today! Our next cohorts start 15 May, so there’s not long to choose 👉 realtraining.co.uk/masters-of-edu… #SEND #Inclusion #PostgraduateProgrammes #RealTraining

We've released new intensive course dates for the Certificate of Competence in Educational Testing (#CCET) qualification running from summer to September! Why choose CCET: - Become your school's in-house expert, administering assessments and making learner support targeted - It’s the first part of our Certificate in Psychometric Testing for Assessment and Access Arrangements #CPT3A qualification - Take a step toward gaining an Assessment Practising Certificate (APC) and becoming a Dyslexia Assessor Jumpstart your studies with 3 days of live tuition. Next, complete assignments to showcase your new learning. Plus, network and collaborate with other professionals! Find out more and secure your place today! 👉 realtraining.co.uk/ccet #CCET #CPT3A #EducationalTesting #AccessArrangements #DyslexiaAssessor

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Setting the inclusion standard: Join the inaugural cohort. Do you need practical SEND and inclusion training that works for international settings? We’ve designed a programme specifically for key practitioners: TAs, LSAs, and Individual Support Assistants. Secure your space on the inaugural cohort of the International Diploma in Inclusive Classroom Support. This is your opportunity to enhance the quality and consistency of support for learners in your setting while gaining a global qualification. Why join this cohort? ✅ Practical: Training that is focused on international settings. ✅ Confidence: Skills to support all learners to thrive. ✅ Flexible: A 12-month online programme tailored to your schedule. ✅ Regulated: Earn an Ofqual-regulated qualification for professional recognition. 🗓 Course begins: 15 May 2026 Find the booking link in the first comment below! 👇 #InternationalEducation #SEND #Inclusion #InclusiveClassrooms #TeachingAssistants

How do you help a student who has panic attacks whenever they set foot near their school? For many pupils with EBSA (emotional-based school avoidance) the start of term can be especially difficult. Real Training’s Dr Sue Sheppard explains how she has worked with autistic pupils, their schools and their parents to find sustainable ways to manage it. 👉realtraining.co.uk/eq53 #autism #emotionalbasedschoolanxiety #SEND #schoolavoidance #schoolanxiety #autismacceptance

"Can I complete a Form 8 assessment?" 🤔 With the CPT3A qualification, the answer is YES. The Certificate in Psychometric Testing, Assessment and Access Arrangements (CPT3A) is the ultimate toolkit for SENCOs and specialist teachers. It doesn't just teach you how to administer a test; it teaches you how to interpret scores so that you can positively impact a student’s academic journey by ensuring they have the right support during exams. Why CPT3A stands out: ✨ Full JCQ Compliance: Be the qualified assessor your school needs. ✨ Flexible delivery: Pick a study route which works for you. ✨ Tutor-Supported: Expert tutors guide you through the content. ✨ Evidence-Based: Deepen your understanding of psychometrics to support every learner. Join the thousands of educators who have transformed their practice with Real Training! 🔗 realtraining.co.uk/cpt3a #SpecialEducation #TeacherLife #ExamAccess #CPT3A #InclusiveEducation #EducationMatters

We need to understand that for children with emotional based school avoidance it's a matter of "can't" not "won't". Real Training's Dr Sue Sheppard shares some of the stories of the children with EBSA that she has helped back into school and reflects on what might help others. Read the full article in this week's Tes Magazine: 👉tes.com/magazine/teach… #autism #belonging #inclusion

Turning inclusion into a reality starts with expert support. 🌍 Working in an international school brings unique challenges - and rewards. Our new International Diploma in Inclusive Classroom Support is the progression opportunity you’ve been waiting for. What you’ll gain: Specialist Expertise: Master early identification and wellbeing strategies. Adaptive Skills: Learn to lead "in-the-moment" interventions that actually work. Flexible Study: A 12-month programme on our Campus Online platform, designed to fit around your school day. Start leading the way in inclusive practice. Apply your learning on the job for immediate impact for the learners in your classroom. 📅 First Cohort: 15 May 2026 👉 Express your interest today: realtraining.co.uk/international-… #CareerDevelopment #SEND #InternationalSchools #InclusiveEducation #TeachingAssistant #CPD

Don't miss Real Training's Dr Sue Sheppard writing in the Tes today about how to help autistic students with EBSA. #inclusion #shools #emotionalbasedschoolavoidance #autistic #mentalhealth

Expand your assessing capabilities with our Cognitive Abilities Profile (CAP) course! This course teaches you to create a bespoke profile of your learners, to measure progress and empower your learners to participate in their own assessment. This course runs as a series of four, interactive webinars over a few weeks, taught by Dr Ruth Deutsch, the author of the CAP kit! Find out more and book your place today! ➡️ realtraining.co.uk/the-cognitive-…

Happy Neurodiversity Celebration Week! 🌈 Taking a strengths-based approach to supporting neurodivergent learners doesn’t mean that the barriers to learning are dismissed. If anything, it recognises we can’t discuss strengths without also talking about getting the right support. ✨ Logical thinking thrives when we offer the safety of structure and predictability. ✨Hyperfocus is a gift, provided we grant time and flexibility. ✨Resilience isn't an infinite resource. It must be protected with quiet spaces, time to unmask, fiddle, move around, and the freedom to simply be amongst others who understand you. ✨Creativity and passion flourish in school when we offer greater autonomy and expand definitions and criteria for success. ✨Honesty and moral conviction carry an emotional weight. When the actions of others in the world feel overwhelmingly unjust, it’s important to acknowledge that it can be draining to process. Let’s also not forget that; Not all neurodivergent children have “spiky” profiles. Not all will feel like they have “superpowers.” But, as professionals working in education, we can still help them feel like heroes. #CelebratingDifferentMinds #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek

As the dust begins to settle on the Schools White Paper, our experts have been busy thinking through the implications of the proposed reforms and what they could mean for SENCOs and SLT. Join our host, Dr Mark Turner, as he puts the key questions to our panel featuring: Margaret Mulholland, SEN and Inclusion Specialist at the Association of School and College Leaders. Gary Aubin, Director SENDMattersUK; Director of SEND for Whole Education; Education Endowment Foundation SEND Associate. Rebecca Gonyora, Director of Inclusive Learning Every Child, Every Day Trust; Deputy Regional SEN Lead for London (Whole School SEND); Module Leader and Tutor for Real Training Dr Siobhan Mellor, Educational Psychologist; Director of Pedagogy and Learning for Real Group REGISTER here for the webinar: 👉bit.ly/4ckDOfS @MargaretMulhol2 @SENDMattersUK #SEND #inclusion #SchoolsWhitePaper #IndividualSupportPlan

Start learning something new this March! 🌷 Be part of our next intensive CCET course cohort and qualify to conduct #PsychometricTesting or use it as the first step to becoming an #AccessArrangementsAssessor! We’d love to have you join us on 4-6 March 📅 More info on our website ➡️ realtraining.co.uk/CCET

Looking for new learning this half term? 🤔 Restart the term with a fresh objective, join our intensive CCET course running 4-6 March! Get to grips with educational testing, or take it as the first step to qualifying as an Access Arrangements Assessor! If you’re ready to join us, more info on the course page! ➡️ realtraining.co.uk/CCET

Our blog this week takes a look at what schools can do to improve belonging and help all children feel valued. From family dining initiatives to a belonging intervention using peer-led positive psychology, extra-curricular clubs to the power of empathy training and ELSAs - we've complied some ideas based on research, case studies and expert perspectives. Don't miss our key takeaways for teachers and SLT. Read the article👉realtraining.co.uk/dl8f #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #cmhw26 #belonging

Think psychometric tests are just about exam access arrangements? As Assistant SENCO Lynsey explains so well, they’re also about building trust and thinking about positive recommendations for a student. 🤝 Lynsey, who recently completed our CCET course, explains more about how the relationship she built while testing a pupil for handwriting difficulties helped them accept the advice that they just needed to slow down a little. Sometimes what a test doesn’t reveal is just as important as what it does. In addition to being a BPS Test User, Lynsey is also a qualified JCQ Access Arrangements after doing our CPT3A course.🌟 Find out why our CCET course and friendly, knowledgable tutors are so highly rated 👉 Next intensive course begins 4th-6th March! 📌 #sencos #schools #assistantsenco #extratrime #exams #SEND

This #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek here's something fun to encourage peer bonding! 💚 You can also find instructions for this activity our resource: realtraining.co.uk/6yac #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #thisismyplace

Teenagers in England report some of the lowest rates of belonging anywhere in the world, according to TIMSS survey data. In this week’s long read, we’re looking at what some enablers for belonging might be: Read the article: 👉realtraining.co.uk/dl8f #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #cmhw26 #BelongingMatters #BelongingInSchools #ThisIsMyPlace