Leedon Lower School Open Events

Speaker Nashwa Aly Muhammad Session information This practical session addresses the limitations of one-size-fits-all assessments. It explores the positive impact of creating equitable opportunities for all learners, including those with special educational needs, while catering to cultural differences and varied learning preferences. Learn about the key principles of accessible and inclusive assessment and how to integrate these to accommodate diverse needs, by providing alternative testing formats and designing fair and unbiased assessments.

Learn five key relational strategies that adults can use to support children and young people when they are overwhelmed by their emotions. Watch the webinar to learn: Effective strategies to support pupils when emotions feel overwhelming. Suggested practical activities to help embed these approaches in your setting. Ways to create a safe, nurturing environment where pupils feel heard and understood.

Understanding your context In the first event in our series of webinars on practical approaches for your teaching context, two of our course tutors introduce strategies for making your teaching relevant to your learners, your classroom and your wider context. The second session focuses on designing projects that celebrate local culture and cultural exchange while building communication, teamwork and creativity. These activities strengthen learner confidence and place an understanding of culture and context at the heart of your classroom. The live event took place on 17 April 2026. In this practical introduction to the professional practice Understanding your context, our course tutors will explore how you can adapt materials and resources to suit your learners' needs, interests and backgrounds. They will share resources and strategies for teaching large, mixed-level classes. You will find out how your learners' home languages and cultures can become valuable resources in the classroom.

Understanding your context In the first event in our series of webinars on practical approaches for your teaching context, two of our course tutors introduce strategies for making your teaching relevant to your learners, your classroom and your wider context. The second session focuses on designing projects that celebrate local culture and cultural exchange while building communication, teamwork and creativity. These activities strengthen learner confidence and place an understanding of culture and context at the heart of your classroom. The live event took place on 17 April 2026. This workshop gives you practical ideas to help you celebrate culture in your classroom through collaborative projects. You learn how to design a clear project framework for learners to present cultural content, which will help them develop communication skills, collaboration and creativity. Including cultural content in your classes can encourage empathy and intercultural understanding as well as boosting learner confidence. Watch the session to find out more!

Every child needs to feel that they belong – to know they are safe, seen and significant. Explore how to create a genuine sense of belonging in early years settings and why this is crucial for mental wellbeing and healthy brain development. Watch the webinar to learn:   Why a strong sense of belonging is so important for young children's development and what it looks like in early years settings How to create inclusive, predictable spaces where children feel secure enough to express themselves and explore Practical ways to listen to children’s voices and involve them in shaping their environment and routines

Education for Sustainable Development This course, which forms part of WWF's Education for a sustainable planet learning path, aims to help you further your understanding of sustainability and equip you with relevant information, tools, activities and good ideas from other skilled practitioners to make Education for Sustainable Development a cornerstone of your teaching practice. What will you gain from the course? An understanding of what is meant by a ‘whole school approach’ to ESD Tools and guidance for implementing a whole school approach to ESD in your institution; An understanding of the positive impact a school can have in the wider community and beyond; and Inspiration and ideas from case studies of successful whole school ESD implementation from around the world.

Speaker Paula Asad Session information Have you ever felt overwhelmed by stacks of test papers, questioning whether they truly reflect what your learners know or can do? In this practical webinar, we reimagine traditional testing and explore creative strategies to help learners authentically demonstrate their learning. Discover how to use whiteboards and exit tickets for instant feedback, how to apply teach-back methods to deepen understanding and how to design authentic assessments that foster higher-order thinking.

In this practical 30-minute session, experts from Access Education and Eteach Group dive into how schools can move beyond quick fixes to create meaningful, long-term change in teacher retention.

In this inspiring and practical webinar, Gina Bale explores how inclusive, holistic learning helps every child thrive by focusing on possibilities rather than limitations. Drawing on her expertise in movement, music, storytelling and SEND practice, Gina shares simple, creative strategies that can be implemented immediately to build communication, confidence and early literacy through meaningful play. This session demonstrates how observing children's individual interests and strengths can transform everyday activities into rich learning experiences that support communication, problem-solving, language development and inclusion. Ideal for early years practitioners, managers and nursery owners, this webinar offers practical ideas to create engaging environments where every child has the opportunity to succeed. What you'll learn: How movement, music and storytelling create strong foundations for communication and literacy Why observing the whole child leads to more inclusive and effective practice Practical ways to differentiate activities so every child can participate and thrive Simple strategies to build confidence, language and learning through play and meaningful interactions A must-watch for anyone working in early years settings who wants to create truly inclusive learning experiences and help every child spread their wings.

Investment in quality professional development for staff can have a significant impact on retention. Our webinar will explore innovative uses of the apprenticeship levy to improve leadership development and retention. This webinar is the second in our series of engaging webinars focussed on staff retention which continues to be an area of challenge for schools, as reflected in the recent release of the School Workforce Data. Investment in quality professional development for staff can have a significant impact on retention. Our webinar will explore innovative uses of the apprenticeship levy to improve leadership development and retention. As schools and academy trusts navigate the recent caps on NPQ programme spaces, our discussion will explore the application of leadership apprenticeships and how they can be effectively used to meet leadership development needs. Key Takeaways: 1. Understand how leaders in your sphere can access leadership development through the apprenticeship levy 2. Discover how to use leadership apprenticeships for developmental needs

Catch up with our webinar about why starting school is a key moment to support reading for pleasure in families. Discover the latest research from BookTrust and hear from author-illustrator Tom Percival and Matthew Courtney, Strategic Lead at Wandle English Hub, about practical strategies for engaging children and families. Discover our evidence-based practice guide here: https://bit.ly/44OvIHb

Get the highest quality CPD from experts at your convenience, with nasen's SEND CPD on Demand - The ultimate flexible training resource. This webinar explores how effective data collection and analysis can improve decision making, and have positive impact on SEND provision across settings . • The importance of sound, evidence and data informed decision making • The decisions we make – provision management • What data sets do we use • How do we analyse data and why • The difference evidence based practice makes Full access to this resource is available for £10.