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Behaviour feeling tricky? 🧩

Let’s swap confusion for calm with real strategies for autistic learners.

💬 Big needs = big behaviour.

👉 Book now!

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📅 Year-round CPD access

The Sensory Learning Bundle offers 12 months of flexible learning for educators.

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🔄 High staff turnover?

The Big Bundle delivers bite-sized, on-demand CPD—ideal for keeping every team member up to speed.

🛠️ Bridge the gaps with flexible CPD for every team member

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💸 Train more, spend less

12 months of high-quality CPD. Budget-friendly. No compromise.

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🧠✨ Ever thought about how clutter impacts learning?

It can make a big difference for our learners! Watch the video below to find out more. 🎥📚

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🌿 Transform outdoor areas into sensory-rich learning spaces.

Discover how to design environments that support diverse sensory needs and promote inclusive education.

👉 Read the blog: https://t.co/PhOH3BbgP7

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💸 Train more, spend less

12 months of high-quality CPD. Budget-friendly. No compromise.

🛒 Buy online today!

👉 https://t.co/AOGTEO0325

#CPD #AffordableTraining #TeacherCPD #TheBigBundle #EduTwitter

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Why attend?

Sensory on a Shoestring – a twilight!
📅 3 July | 4–5pm
🎤 Richard Hirstwood

🔗 https://t.co/BOvYwZ58YC

✔ Practical ideas using stuff you already have
✔ Sound tools, textured boards, DIY paths
✔ Setup tips for sensory corners
✔ Every sense, every learner

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Session spotlight: Self-Regulation with Chris Barson

🧠 Learn to spot triggers

🏗️ Adjust environments

🎯 Boost focus & calm in class

📅 27 June | 100% online

🔗 https://t.co/m1PakBZDDr

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🧠 How do you make classrooms work for autistic learners?

Join The Autism Conference on 27 June 2025

💡 5 expert talks

💻 100% online

🔗 https://t.co/m1PakBZDDr

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In a special school or SEN unit?

This conference is for you.

🧠 Practical CPD

🎓 Built for neurodiverse classrooms

📅 27 June 2025

🔗 https://t.co/m1PakBZDDr

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📚 The Best Sensory Story Books – a twilight!

📅 25 June
🎤 Richard Hirstwood
🔗 https://t.co/lCjIHM0J8p

How do you make books work for sensory learners?

✔ Herve Tullet’s interactive style
✔ Visual cues & movement
✔ Sensory timing & repetition
✔ Story maps & floor trails

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🎓 What’s at The Autism Conference?

🧠 Self-regulation – Chris Barson
🎲 Play cycle – Matt Laurie
🎯 Motivation through play – Bex Watton
🏗️ Play audit – Carol Allen
🎨 Sensory on a shoestring – Richard Hirstwood

📅 27 June
🔗 https://t.co/m1PakBZDDr

#SENDCPD #AutismSupport

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🎥 Can’t make it live?

You’ll still get:

✅ Full event recording
💬 Zoom chat transcript
📍 Available at: https://t.co/afOG5jklSc
📆 Access for 10 days after 27 June 2025

🔗 Book now: https://t.co/m1PakBZDDr

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🧩 Autism Aware: Understanding with empathy—create inclusive spaces for all. Read more 👉 https://t.co/h9bDJcoQvq

PLUS: The Autism Conference is THIS FRIDAY! 🎉 Book now 👉 https://t.co/m1PakBZDDr

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The Autism Conference

Why attend❓

🎯 5 focused sessions
🧠 Real-world tools
📚 For teachers, SENCOs, therapists & more

📅 27 June
🔗 Book now: https://t.co/m1PakBZDDr

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🎲 Session: Autistic Play Audit: Are you enabling best practice?

With Carol Allen at The Autism Conference

Explore how to:
– Enable child-led play
– Resource & support sensory needs
– Improve your play environments

📅 27 June
🔗 Book now: https://t.co/m1PakBZDDr

#SEND

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The Autism Conference
📅 27 June 2025
🎤 With Chris Barson, Carol Allen, Bex Watton, Matt Laurie and Richard Hirstwood
🔗 Book now: https://t.co/m1PakBZDDr

5 expert sessions on self-regulation, play, motivation & sensory learning.

#AutismConference2025 #SENDtraining #Inclusive

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Join Bex Watton’s session at The Autism Conference:

‘If it’s fun, they will come: building intrinsic motivation in the classroom’

🧠 Intrinsic motivation
🎲 Planning playful learning
🏗️ Creating effective “playscapes”

📅 27 June
🔗 https://t.co/m1PakBZDDr

#SEND #AutismSupport

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📘 Accountability drives success.

The Big Bundle offers structured CPD with progress tracking, keeping your team on the path to growth.

🛠️ Empower your staff with CPD that holds them accountable.
👉 https://t.co/AOGTEO0325

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