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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.

Upcoming dates in this series:

  • Tuesday 11th February 2025, 8am - 08:30am

Beth Morrant, a Speech and Language Specialist, will explore the distinctions between SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) and SLCN (Speech, Language, and Communication Needs) while addressing questions asked by you!

  • Tuesday 11th March 2025, 8am - 08:30am

In March, our focus will be on strategies for supporting neurodiverse students. Since the previous week marks Dyscalculia Awareness Day, we'll narrow our focus to take a closer look at helping students with Dyscalculia or maths anxiety. Joining us will be Andy Small, GL Assessment's Maths Education Specialist.

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
11 February 2025 08:00 - 11 March 2025 08:30
Event type
Webinar
Cost
Free
Location

Online