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SEND searchlights webinar series 2025

Our monthly webinar series 'SEND Searchlights' features short, 30-minute episodes where experts share insights and knowledge on all things SEND assessments. It also offers a space for schools to ask us their own burning questions. You can view recordings of all our previous SEND Searchlights webinars here.

You can see all of our upcoming webinars below:

Tuesday 6th May 2025, 8am – 08:30am (BST)

Building on the success of our highly attended February session on Speech and Language, we're excited to explore another language related theme in our upcoming webinar, with a special focus on English as an Additional Language (EAL).

Tuesday 10th June 2025, 8am – 08:30am (BST)

We'll be concluding this academic year's SEND Searchlights by exploring the crucial topic of transition. Our discussion will cover not only the standard preparations made between academic years - which affect all students simultaneously - but also the experiences of learners who navigate multiple transition periods throughout their educational journey.

For many students, particularly those with special educational needs, transitions can feel overwhelming and unpredictable. The strategies we implement to manage these changes can make a profound difference in their experience. Join us as we address your transition-related questions and share effective approaches to supporting students through these important periods of change.

A little bit more about the facilitators:

Emma Dibden

Before joining GL Education, Emma taught for over 20 years in primary schools across the UK and overseas as a class teacher, SENDCo and inclusion lead. Her prior strategic roles in SEND, and experience of using GL assessments in context, helps to inform her practice as the Assessment Specialist for SEND and Wellbeing.

Polly Marsh

Polly has over 10 years of teaching experience, having worked in both state and independent primary schools. After qualifying as a teacher, she then completed the National Award for SENCo. In 2019 she became a Specialist Leader in Education for SEND and progressed to Inclusion Lead, followed by Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion, where she completed her NPQSL.

Debbie Baird

Debbie is a Trainer within the practice team who has a wealth of SEND experience. Prior to joining Renaissance, her background was in Special Education. She worked in a SEMH school for fourteen years working with children aged 5-19 who had complex social, emotional, communication and mental health difficulties across a range of cognitive abilities. She also has qualifications in supporting children with Dyslexic tendencies.
Dates & Locations
Date and time
06 May 2025 08:00 - 10 June 2025 08:00
Event type
Webinar
Cost
Free
Location

Online