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Designed by Nicola Middlehurst (FMBPsS) — BPS Psychologist — Education, Developmental, Coaching & Occupational Psychology
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16 modules
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- FoundationFoundationsFoundationFree
Introduction to SEND
Special Educational Needs & Disabilities — What Every Person Should Know
A thorough, eye-opening introduction to the world of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Goes beyond the basics to reveal the hidden realities of the SEND system, rarely known legal rights, and the psychological impact on families. Perfect for anyone new to SEND — and full of surprises for those who think they already know.
1.5h5 sectionsAllCPD CertificateStart ModuleAvailable now
- FoundationFoundationsPractitionerPlus Required
The SEND System: End-to-End Operational Map (England)
From Early Identification to Adulthood - Who Does What, When, and Why It Fails
The complete operational spine of the English SEND system. This module maps every stage from early identification through SEN Support, EHCP assessment, placement, breakdown, tribunal, EOTAS, and adulthood. At each point you will learn who holds the legal duty, what evidence is required, what typically goes wrong, and what shifts outcomes. This is the foundation for every other module in the Simplified Support training architecture.
4h10 sectionsAllCPD CertificateUpgrade to PlusAvailable with Plus subscription
- FoundationEBSABPS-alignedPlus Required
Understanding EBSA
A Neurodiversity-Affirming Functional Approach
The definitive training on Emotionally Based School Avoidance. Learn to recognise, formulate, and respond through evidence-based, neurodiversity-affirming, legally grounded practice. Covers neurobiology, 4P formulation, legal duties, EOTAS pathways, and systemic change.
5h8 sectionsAllCPD CertificateUpgrade to PlusAvailable with Plus subscription
- IntermediateEHCP LawPractitionerSubscription Required
EHCP Law Essentials
Rights, Roles & Responsibilities
Master the legal framework underpinning EHC Plans. Understand your rights, local authority duties, and how to effectively advocate within the system using law as your tool.
3.5h4 sectionsAllCPD CertificateUpgrade to UnlockAvailable with a paid subscription
- FoundationNeurodiversity-AffirmingPractitionerCore Required
Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice
Shifting from Deficit to Difference
Transform your understanding and practice with a neurodiversity-affirming lens. Move beyond compliance-based approaches to ones that respect, include, and celebrate neurological differences.
2.5h4 sectionsAllCPD CertificateUpgrade to CoreAvailable with Core subscription
- FoundationSystems & ProcessPractitionerPlus Required
Mastering Annual Reviews
Preparation, Participation & Positive Outcomes
Learn how to prepare for, contribute effectively to, and follow up on EHCP annual reviews. Understand your rights, know what to expect, and ensure reviews lead to meaningful improvements in provision.
2h3 sectionsParents, Schools, ProfessionalsCPD CertificateUpgrade to PlusAvailable with Plus subscription
- AdvancedEHCP LawExpertPlus Required
Tribunal Preparation Masterclass
Evidence, Arguments & Advocacy
A comprehensive guide to preparing for and presenting at the First-tier Tribunal (SEND). Learn how to build your case, gather evidence, and effectively advocate for your child's needs.
5h4 sectionsParents, ProfessionalsCPD CertificateUpgrade to PlusAvailable with Plus subscription
- IntermediateNeurodiversity-AffirmingPractitionerCore Required
Sensory Processing Differences
Understanding, Accommodating & Advocating
Develop a deep understanding of sensory processing differences and how they affect daily life, learning, and wellbeing. Learn to identify sensory needs, create accommodating environments, and advocate for appropriate support.
3h4 sectionsAllCPD CertificateUpgrade to CoreAvailable with Core subscription
- FoundationEHCP LawPractitionerPlus Required
School Responsibilities for SEND
Legal Duties, Reasonable Adjustments, and the Graduated Response
Comprehensive training on school legal responsibilities for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Covers the Equality Act 2010, Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice, and practical application of the graduated response.
4h4 sectionsSchools, Parents, ProfessionalsCPD CertificateUpgrade to PlusAvailable with Plus subscription
- FoundationEHCP LawExpertPlus Required
Local Authority Responsibilities for SEND
Statutory Duties, EHCP Process, and Accountability
Comprehensive training on Local Authority legal responsibilities for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Covers statutory assessment, maintaining EHCPs, suitable education duties, and accountability mechanisms.
4h4 sectionsParents, Schools, ProfessionalsCPD CertificateUpgrade to PlusAvailable with Plus subscription
- FoundationFoundationsBPS-alignedSubscription Required
Neurodevelopment, Stress & Learning
Executive Functioning, Sensory Processing & Arousal Regulation
Understand how executive functioning, sensory processing, arousal regulation, and threat appraisal interact to affect learning and behaviour. This module prevents "behaviour = choice" errors and establishes a shared mechanism-of-change language across all stakeholders.
2.5h4 sectionsAllCPD CertificateUpgrade to UnlockAvailable with a paid subscription
- FoundationFoundationsBPS-alignedCore Required
Trauma-Informed Practice in Education
Safety, Predictability & Relational Repair
Understand the distinction between trauma, adversity, and chronic stress. Learn to build predictability, safety, and choice into every interaction, preventing re-traumatisation through coercive processes that commonly escalate EBSA and SEND disputes.
2.5h3 sectionsAllCPD CertificateUpgrade to CoreAvailable with Core subscription
- FoundationFoundationsBPS-alignedCore Required
DEI & Intersectionality in SEND
Bias, Disproportionality & Equitable Practice
Examine how bias in referral and behaviour interpretation creates inequity. Understand how gender, race, class, and disability intersect to affect outcomes. Develop skills to conduct bias audits and create equitable adjustments.
3h3 sectionsAllCPD CertificateUpgrade to CoreAvailable with Core subscription
- FoundationFoundationsBPS-alignedCore Required
Ethics, Safeguarding & Professional Boundaries
Consent, Confidentiality, Duty of Care & Sustainable Practice
Essential CPD-grade training on ethical practice in SEND: informed consent, confidentiality and its limits, data minimisation under UK GDPR, safeguarding thresholds, professional boundaries, dual relationships, duty of care, and the prevention of moral injury and burnout.
3h3 sectionsAllCPD CertificateUpgrade to CoreAvailable with Core subscription
- SpecialistSpecialistPractitionerSubscription Required
EBSA as a Functional Pattern, Not a Label
Differential Understanding & Affirming Language
Define EBSA in functional terms - avoidance as protection. Distinguish EBSA from truancy, exclusion, and disengagement. Identify early signals including masking, somatic symptoms, and post-school collapse.
2h2 sectionsSchools, LAs, Professionals, ParentsUpgrade to UnlockAvailable with a paid subscription
- SpecialistSpecialistBPS-alignedPlus Required
Formulation That Travels Across Systems
4P Model, Demand-Capacity Mapping & Stress Signatures
Build shared formulations using the 4P model (predisposing, precipitating, perpetuating, protective). Map multi-domain drivers and create stress signature profiles that travel between home, school, and professional settings.
2.5h2 sectionsSchools, LAs, Professionals, ParentsUpgrade to PlusAvailable with Plus subscription
- SpecialistSpecialistPractitionerPlus Required
Trauma-Informed Response Design
Breaking Coercive Loops & Building Safety Pathways
Identify coercive loops in attendance enforcement. Build safety-first response pathways using predictable routines, choice architecture, and low-arousal responses. Master language that reduces shame and threat.
2h2 sectionsSchools, LAs, Professionals, ParentsUpgrade to PlusAvailable with Plus subscription
- SpecialistSpecialistPractitionerPlus Required
Neurodiversity-Affirming Adjustments for EBSA
Load Reduction Without Removing Learning
Identify when "anxiety" is actually load intolerance. Create adjustments that reduce sensory, executive, and social load without removing learning opportunities. Build tiered return-to-learning plans.
2.5h2 sectionsSchools, LAs, Professionals, ParentsUpgrade to PlusAvailable with Plus subscription
- SpecialistSpecialistBPS-alignedPlus Required
Data & Outcomes That Actually Mean Something
Beyond Attendance: Measuring What Matters
Select outcome measures that reflect genuine EBSA change, not just attendance figures. Track fidelity vs outcomes to prevent child-blame for non-delivery.
2h2 sectionsSchools, LAs, ProfessionalsUpgrade to PlusAvailable with Plus subscription
- SpecialistSpecialistPractitionerPlus Required
Multi-Agency Alignment & Role Clarity
Translating Professional Advice Into Deliverable Actions
Learn to translate professional advice into deliverable school actions. Clarify who does what, when, and what "done" looks like. Build role maps and effective meeting structures.
2h1 sectionsSchools, LAs, ProfessionalsUpgrade to PlusAvailable with Plus subscription
- SpecialistSpecialistExpertPlus Required
Risk, Safeguarding & Attendance Without Harm
Escalation Without Coercion & Safety Planning
Identify when EBSA includes safeguarding or mental health risk. Plan escalation without coercion. Understand thresholds for alternative arrangements.
2h1 sectionsSchools, LAs, ProfessionalsUpgrade to PlusAvailable with Plus subscription
- SpecialistSpecialistExpertPlus Required
Implementation, Fidelity & Sustaining Change
Preventing Plan Decay & Building Sustainable Systems
Prevent "plan decay" using fidelity data to iterate intelligently. Embed EBSA practice into school routines rather than relying on individual heroics. Build implementation sprints with contingency planning.
2.5h1 sectionsSchools, LAs, ProfessionalsUpgrade to PlusAvailable with Plus subscription
- SpecialistSpecialistBPS-alignedPlus Required
EBSA Gold Standard Practice Portfolio
Demonstrating Applied Competence
Submit a complete practice portfolio demonstrating competence across all 8 modules. Includes formulation, tiered plan, adjustments, fidelity monitoring, outcomes interpretation, and reflective practice. Successful completion awards the EBSA Practitioner (Applied) micro-credential.
4h1 sectionsSchools, LAs, ProfessionalsCPD CertificateUpgrade to PlusAvailable with Plus subscription
- AdvancedEBSAPractitionerPlus Required
EBSA for School Leaders
Whole-School Strategy, Policy & Culture Change
Equip headteachers, deputy heads, and SENCOs with the strategic tools to embed EBSA-informed practice across every layer of school life - from attendance policy to staff CPD, safeguarding, and Ofsted readiness.
3.5h5 sectionsSchoolsCPD CertificateUpgrade to PlusAvailable with Plus subscription
- AdvancedEBSAPractitionerPlus Required
EBSA Multi-Agency Coordination
Bringing Professionals Together Around the Child
Learn to coordinate effective multi-agency responses to EBSA involving schools, CAMHS, educational psychology services, social care, and families - ensuring the child remains at the centre of every decision.
3h4 sectionsProfessionals, Schools, LAsCPD CertificateUpgrade to PlusAvailable with Plus subscription
- IntermediateEBSAPractitionerPlus Required
EBSA Graduated Return & Reintegration
Evidence-Based Approaches to Supporting Children Back Into Education
Master the art and science of graduated return planning - from initial assessment through phased reintegration, with practical tools for monitoring, adjusting, and sustaining attendance gains.
3h4 sectionsSchools, Professionals, ParentsCPD CertificateUpgrade to PlusAvailable with Plus subscription
- FoundationEBSAFoundationPlus Required
EBSA Family Support & Advocacy
Empowering Families as Expert Partners
Understand the lived experience of EBSA families, build effective partnerships with parents and carers, and empower families to advocate for their children within education and legal frameworks.
2.5h4 sectionsParents, Professionals, SchoolsCPD CertificateUpgrade to PlusAvailable with Plus subscription
- IntermediateEBSABPS-alignedPlus Required
EBSA Assessment & Formulation
The 4P Model in Practice
Master the 4P Formulation model (Predisposing, Precipitating, Perpetuating, Protective) for EBSA assessment. Learn to conduct functional analyses, build comprehensive formulations, and translate understanding into actionable support plans.
3.5h4 sectionsProfessionals, SchoolsCPD CertificateUpgrade to PlusAvailable with Plus subscription
- FoundationRole-SpecificPractitionerSubscription Required
The Psychology of Parent Expertise
10,000 Hours: You Are the Expert on Your Child
Recognise your unique expertise as a parent of a neurodivergent child. Understand how your daily observations constitute professional-grade evidence, learn to communicate effectively with professionals, and build confidence in multi-agency meetings.
3h4 sectionsParentsCPD CertificateUpgrade to UnlockAvailable with a paid subscription
- IntermediateRole-SpecificPractitionerPlus Required
Navigating SEND Law as a Parent
Your Rights, Your Child's Entitlements
Understand the legal framework that protects your child's right to education. Learn to identify when the law is being breached, how to challenge decisions effectively, and when to seek independent advice.
4h3 sectionsParentsCPD CertificateUpgrade to PlusAvailable with Plus subscription
- IntermediateRole-SpecificPractitionerPlus Required
Health Professionals in the SEND System
Section 42 Duties, Joint Commissioning, and Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice
Comprehensive training for NHS and allied health professionals on their legal duties under SEND legislation, contributing effective health advice to EHCPs, and adopting neurodiversity-affirming approaches in assessment and intervention.
4h3 sectionsProfessionalsCPD CertificateUpgrade to PlusAvailable with Plus subscription
- AdvancedRole-SpecificExpertOrganisation Required
LA SEND Statutory Duties & Quality Assurance
Legal Compliance, Quality Indicators, and Workforce Development
Comprehensive training for Local Authority SEND professionals on statutory duties, quality assurance of EHCPs, multi-agency panel decision-making, and workforce development. Designed to support compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and preparation for SEND inspections.
5h4 sectionsLAs, ProfessionalsCPD CertificateUpgrade to OrganisationAvailable with Organisation subscription or admin invite
- AdvancedRole-SpecificExpertPlus Required
SENCO Leadership & Strategic SEND Management
Leading Inclusive Practice Across the Whole School
Advanced training for SENCOs and SEND leads on strategic leadership, whole-school SEND improvement, managing EHCP caseloads, building inclusive cultures, and working effectively with external agencies.
5h3 sectionsSchools, ProfessionalsCPD CertificateUpgrade to PlusAvailable with Plus subscription
- FoundationRole-SpecificFoundationPlus Required
TA Specialist Skills for SEND Support
From Support to Skilled Intervention
Practical, skills-based training for Teaching Assistants working with pupils who have EHCPs or significant SEND needs. Covers effective 1:1 and small group strategies, scaffolding independence, recording evidence, and working within EHCP provision specifications.
3h3 sectionsSchoolsCPD CertificateUpgrade to PlusAvailable with Plus subscription
- FoundationRole-SpecificPractitionerCore Required
Home Education, EOTAS & Alternative Provision
Recording Evidence, Building Confidence, Meeting Statutory Requirements
A comprehensive guide for families and professionals supporting children educated outside mainstream school. Covers EOTAS rights, evidence recording for EHCP annual reviews, effective learning approaches, and navigating LA relationships.
3h4 sectionsParents, LAs, ProfessionalsCPD CertificateUpgrade to CoreAvailable with Core subscription
- IntermediateEHCP LawPractitionerPlus Required
The Annual Review Masterclass
For All Stakeholders: Making Reviews Meaningful
A comprehensive guide to making annual reviews effective, evidence-based, and child-centred. Covers preparation, participation, decision-making, urgent reviews, and challenging poor practice - for parents, schools, LAs, and health professionals.
4h4 sectionsAllCPD CertificateUpgrade to PlusAvailable with Plus subscription
- IntermediateSpecialistPractitionerOrganisation Required
Conflict De-Escalation & Collaborative Language
From Adversarial to Allied: Communication That Centres the Child
Master de-escalation techniques grounded in polyvagal theory, restorative practice, and neurodiversity-affirming communication. Learn to transform adversarial SEND interactions into collaborative partnerships that keep the child's best interests at the centre.
5h5 sectionsAllCPD CertificateUpgrade to OrganisationAvailable with Organisation subscription or admin invite
- IntermediateEHCP LawPractitionerCore Required
The 2026 SEND Reform: What Changes & What It Means for You
Every Child Achieving & Thriving - Navigating the Generational Shift
Comprehensive training on the February 2026 SEND Reform White Paper "Putting Children and Young People First." Understand Individual Support Plans (ISPs), the new tiered provision model, Inclusion Bases, National Inclusion Standards, Experts at Hand, and what this means for EHCPs, families, schools, and local authorities.
4h4 sectionsAllCPD CertificateUpgrade to CoreAvailable with Core subscription
- AdvancedSpecialistExpertOrganisation Required
Leading Inclusive Culture: Emotional Intelligence & Systems Change
Transforming SEND Practice Through Self-Awareness, Courageous Leadership & Reflective Practice
For leaders at every level - headteachers, SENCOs, LA managers, and senior professionals. Develop the emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and courageous leadership skills needed to build genuinely inclusive cultures that centre the child and support the workforce.
4h3 sectionsSchools, LAs, ProfessionalsCPD CertificateUpgrade to OrganisationAvailable with Organisation subscription or admin invite
- IntermediateSpecialistPractitionerPlus Required
Interpersonal Relationship Skills for SEND
Building Trust, Repairing Ruptures, and Working Across Difference
Professional relationships in SEND are uniquely charged - they involve children's futures, parental trauma, institutional power, and competing priorities. This module transforms how professionals relate across these divides using attachment theory, mentalisation, and radical empathy.
4h4 sectionsAllCPD CertificateUpgrade to PlusAvailable with Plus subscription
- AdvancedRole-SpecificExpertPlus Required
Power, Accountability & Ethical Leadership for Local Authorities
Wielding Statutory Power in the Child's Best Interest
Local authorities hold extraordinary statutory power over children's lives. This module confronts how that power is wielded - ethically, systemically, and personally - through the lens of servant leadership, accountability frameworks, and the 2026 SEND reforms.
5h3 sectionsLAsCPD CertificateUpgrade to PlusAvailable with Plus subscription
- FoundationFoundationsFoundationPlus Required
National SEND System Literacy Standards
What Every Stakeholder Must Know - From Classroom to Cabinet
A comprehensive framework for standardised SEND knowledge across all roles. This module establishes baseline literacy that every person in the SEND ecosystem should possess, from newly qualified teachers to government ministers, from parents to children themselves.
3h3 sectionsAllCPD CertificateUpgrade to PlusAvailable with Plus subscription
- IntermediateSpecialistExpertOrganisation Required
Social Care & SEND: Rights, Duties & Integration
Understanding Section 17, Short Breaks, Direct Payments & Carer Assessments
A comprehensive module covering the intersection of social care and SEND. Understand statutory duties under the Children Act 1989 and Care Act 2014, how social care assessments work alongside EHCPs, and how to access direct payments, short breaks, and transition planning.
4h4 sectionsAllCPD CertificateUpgrade to OrganisationAvailable with Organisation subscription or admin invite
- AdvancedEHCP LawExpertPlus Required
SEND Tribunal Preparation & Advocacy
Evidence, Process & Effective Advocacy at the First-tier Tribunal
Comprehensive preparation for the SEND Tribunal process. Covers registration, evidence bundles, working documents, hearing procedures, and post-hearing actions. Designed to empower families and support professionals to navigate the tribunal system effectively.
5h4 sectionsParents, ProfessionalsCPD CertificateUpgrade to PlusAvailable with Plus subscription
- IntermediateNeurodiversity-AffirmingPractitionerPlus Required
The Capacity Cup: Understanding Demand, Load & Regulation
A Practical Framework for Mapping Capacity Across Settings
Learn to use the Capacity Cup framework to understand how demands, load factors, and available supports interact to affect a child's capacity across different settings. Develop skills in profiling, tracking patterns, and using data to inform EHCP evidence.
3h3 sectionsAllCPD CertificateUpgrade to PlusAvailable with Plus subscription
- IntermediateSystems & ProcessPractitionerPlus Required
From EHCPs to ISPs: Navigating the 2026 Reform
What the SEND Reform Means in Practice for Every Stakeholder
Understand the proposed transition from Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) to Individual Support Plans (ISPs) under the 2026 SEND Reform White Paper. Cover what changes, what stays the same, and how to prepare effectively.
4h3 sectionsAllCPD CertificateUpgrade to PlusAvailable with Plus subscription
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