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We are a team of talented and experienced individuals, led by educational psychologists, who are passionately committed to inclusive education.

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Don’t forget our webinar on Tuesday! 🗓️

Are you a TA or LSA looking to advance your career or a SENCO seeking high-quality, impactful training for the whole team?

Join Katie Hickin, Programme Lead, for a guided tour of our new online International Diploma in Inclusive Classroom Support.

The Diploma has been designed specifically to empower support staff in international settings

📅 Date: Tuesday 16th June
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM BST
📍 Platform: Zoom

Sign up here ➡️ https://t.co/Us44SqcxKA

Can’t make it? Sign-up and we’ll send you a link to the recording!

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#Webinar #SEND #SENCO #TA #InternationalSchools #ClassroomSupport #InclusiveEducation

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There are TWO opportunities to join an intensive Certificate of Competence in Educational Testing (CCET) course this month!

#CCET empowers you to carry out psychometric testing with your learners, screening for what needs they may have so you can ensure they get support they need 💪

You can use #CCET as part of your route to becoming an #AccessArrangementsAssessor or a #DyslexiaAssessor, depending on your prior qualifications and experience!

An intensive course can jumpstart your qualification! Find out more today 👉 https://t.co/IJJjv4J8G4

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Attachment issues can impact a child's ability to learn, but attachment styles aren't set in stone.

A child’s brain possesses incredible plasticity. Just one secure, consistent relationship with an adult in school can make all the difference.

Read our blog for practical tips for TAs, SENCOs and teachers:

👉 https://t.co/vb0KKTifyR

#SENCOs #teachers #neuroscience #schools #TAs #attachmentaware

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Calling all internationally-based TAs, LSAs, and support practitioners! 📢

Looking to improve your skills supporting learners with SEND and make a bigger impact in inclusive classrooms?

Join Programme Lead, and former SENCO, Katie Hickin, in our live webinar - Tuesday 16th June.
Katie will be exploring the new International Diploma in Inclusive Classroom Support, designed specifically to empower support staff in international settings. 👀

What we’ll cover:

🌟Impact: How the Diploma can improve your practice, particularly in relation to early identification and intervention for pupils with SEND

🌟Curriculum: An overview of the course structure, modules, and assessment methods and how content is tailored to the international context.

🌟Sneak peek: See sample course content and our interactive Campus Online platform.

🌟Tutors: Introduction to our expert tutoring team

An ideal session for TAs & LSAs looking to advance their careers or for SENCOs seeking high-quality, impactful training for the whole team!

Book your place now 👉 https://t.co/Us44SqcxKA

WHEN: 9.30am BST - Tuesday 16th June
WHERE: Zoom
Can’t make it? Register anyway and we’ll send you the recording

#SENCO #TA #InternationalSchools #ClassroomSupport #InclusiveEducation

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How can schools help to re-balance SENCO workload ahead of the new reforms?

Don’t miss this week's article in Schools Week demonstrating the early impact of the Assistant SENCO Programme, run by our sister company @edusportfutures

👉https://t.co/zHaXqlIZ45

#SENCOs #SENDreform #inclusion #teachingassistants

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It’s National Numeracy Day!

The theme for National Numeracy Day this year is 'Count on Your Community'. Millions of people across the UK lack confidence when it comes to numbers, so upskilling in this area can make a world of difference!

Combine our practice-led courses ‘Mathematical Understanding and Teaching Methods’ and ‘Maths Teaching and Intervention Planning’, developed in partnership with @dyslexiaaction, to achieve a Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist Teaching for Maths-related Difficulties.
Find out more about our September cohort - https://t.co/iPaR0t9GEC

Also don’t forget to join the Big Number Natter for access to free resources and information! - https://t.co/OSxiGJo9ag

#NationalNumeracyDay #Maths #ProfessionalDevelopment #Education

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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: 👉 https://t.co/I7wQT7UsdQ

Need to recap on some key takeaways from the Schools White Paper before you respond? You can watch our expert webinar here: 📺 https://t.co/KhE9uaYGZ6

#SENCO #Teachers #SLT #SENDReform #InclusionStrategy

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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 👉 https://t.co/BWynsxF98J

#SEND #Inclusion #PostgraduateProgrammes #RealTraining

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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! 👉 https://t.co/FRuGm59KJo

#CCET #CPT3A #EducationalTesting #AccessArrangements #DyslexiaAssessor

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Discover & book! ➡️ https://t.co/Q3uM3DGSAa

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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

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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.

👉https://t.co/77ZFRtKJYJ

#autism
#emotionalbasedschoolanxiety
#SEND
#schoolavoidance
#schoolanxiety
#autismacceptance

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"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!

🔗 https://t.co/gZIeuVF1um

#SpecialEducation #TeacherLife #ExamAccess #CPT3A #InclusiveEducation #EducationMatters

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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:

👉https://t.co/O7tpGvpjsI

#autism
#belonging
#inclusion

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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: https://t.co/xJBOlX5Ivu

#CareerDevelopment #SEND #InternationalSchools #InclusiveEducation #TeachingAssistant #CPD

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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

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What can schools do about emotionally based school avoidance? Educational psychologist Sue Sheppard says this is a particular problem for autistic students, and recommends ways to help them transition back into the classroom
https://t.co/IolIah8wss

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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! ➡️ https://t.co/Ejtflv8yk5

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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

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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: 👉https://t.co/jTMB6O2b0Y

@MargaretMulhol2 @SENDMattersUK

#SEND #inclusion #SchoolsWhitePaper #IndividualSupportPlan

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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 ➡️ https://t.co/CZYvbHdFC8