FREE! Mighty Writer CPD webinar "Quality Over Quantity: Rethinking Writing Expectations"
2026-01-28 20:00 - 20:45 (Asia/Dubai) | Webinar – FREE
Free Webinars for Teachers and Learning Support Assistants (LSAs and TAs)
Stay current with Mighty Writer’s literacy CPD webinar series for primary school teachers.
Each session is designed to give you fresh ideas, practical tools, and proven techniques to make writing a joy for every child.

Not sure what it’s all about?
Louise talks to David from Mighty Writer about the tool – see the discussion here
Webinar where Louise discusses the new (July 2025) DfE Writing Framework with Emma Ralph from Mighty Writer – watch the recoding here
Find out more about Mighty Writer here

Here’s what else we’ve got lined up for this term…
Quality Over Quantity: Rethinking Writing Expectations
Wednesday 28th January, 16:00 – 16:45 GMT (8pm – 8:45pm GST / UAE)
Why do sentences fall apart the moment we ask children to “write more”? Discover why pushing for quantity too soon can sacrifice clarity and control – and what to do instead.
BOOK HERE

Continuous Provision and Mighty Writer
Monday 23rd February, 16:00 – 16:45 GMT (8pm – 8:45pm GST / UAE)
We teach phonics and sentence structure on the carpet – but the moment children move into Continuous Provision, that knowledge often seems to vanish. Learn how to make skills stick.
BOOK HERE

From Fairy Tales to Facts: Seamlessly Switching Genres in the Classroom
Wednesday 4th March, 16:00 – 16:45 GMT (8pm – 8:45pm GST / UAE)
Non-fiction can be just as exciting as storytelling – if we structure it right. Explore strategies to turn curiosity into clear, purposeful writing.
BOOK HERE

Creating a Culture of Writing: Whole School Strategies that Work
Monday 16th March, 16:00 – 16:45 GMT (8pm – 8:45pm GST / UAE)
Culture shouldn’t mean extra work – it should make life easier. Discover practical, whole-school approaches that really work.
BOOK HERE

We do hope you can join us, or please do pass on to a colleague. Each webinar will be recorded for those who register along with a CPD certificate of attendance and any relevant resources to support you in the teaching of writing.
Please register here for this opportunity to share best practice.
🔊 Speaker: Emma Ralph, Founder, Mighty Writer.
✨ Emma Ralph is a highly experienced teacher and Assistant Head with a flair for helping children to maximise their abilities.
✨ Emma developed the highly-acclaimed literacy resource, Mighty Writer, which was launched at The Education Show in 2016.
Registration link for this series of webinars: https://www.mightywriter.co.uk/Webinars

Disclaimer
This training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training.
Payment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training, payment, refunds, etc should be addressed directly to the external company.
If you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.

FREE 45-minute Webinar! "Widgit Symbols Inspiration"
2026-01-29 19:30 - 20:30 | Webinar – FREE
Not sure what to create with Widgit Symbols? Wondering how others use them to make a real impact? This session explores practical examples and case studies, helping you discover new ways to support learning, communication, and inclusion.
Who should attend: Anyone looking for fresh ideas on how to use Widgit resources or seeking inspiration for practical applications across diverse settings.
You’ll learn how to:

Structure time and routines for a more organised learning experience
Create smoother, less stressful transitions between activities
Help learners recognise, manage, and express their emotions
Support EAL (English as an Additional Language) learners with accessible resources
Boost communication, literacy, and engagement in reading and writing
Ensure inclusivity by making the curriculum accessible to all learners

Note: This session is focused on ideas and practical applications. It does not cover the technical aspects of our software. If you’re looking for a session on how to use Widgit Online’s features, you can book an introductory webinar here.

Date
Time
Audience

Thursday 18th December
10:00 – 11:00 (GMT)
All
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Tuesday 13th January 2026
10:00 – 11:00 (GMT)
All
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Thursday 29th January 2026
15:30 – 16:30 (GMT)
All
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Or you can watch a pre-recorded version of the webinar here

Disclaimer
This training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training.
Payment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training, payment, refunds, etc should be addressed directly to the external company.
If you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.

UAE Positive Behaviour Interventions with Dynamis - February 2026
2026-02-02 08:00 - 16:30
Relationships, Crises and Responses at Your School
Understand and respond to behaviours through a strategy of non-escalation, using primary prevention wherever possible, with de-escalation and last-resort holding strategies to keep everyone safe where they are needed.

UAE-specific Legal Issues (Tried and Trusted)
Trauma Awareness
Behaviour Planning
De-escalation Skills
Staff Safety and Teamwork
Positive Handling and “Holding” Interventions

Cost: 1,000 AED per person. Contact Dynamis for group discounts.
Want to find out more about Dynamis and their approach? Watch this webinar where Louise talks to Gerard O’Dea

Disclaimer
This training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training.
Payment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training, payment, refunds, etc should be addressed directly to the external company.
If you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.

FREE Webinar! Global Classrooms, Diverse Voices: Fostering Inclusion in Student Learning - Louise Dawson with CASTrips
2026-02-03 19:00 - 20:00
🆓 Join us for a FREE webinar “Global Classrooms, Diverse Voices: Fostering Inclusion in Student Learning”
Overview
Led by an inclusion specialist, this webinar rethinks what inclusive, engaged education can look like outside the classroom.
Discover practical strategies to support diverse students beyond the classroom through inclusive curriculum design, community-based learning, and real-world experiences.
Join CAS Trips for a practical and inspiring professional development webinar led by inclusion specialist Louise Dawson, exploring how educators can create inclusive, globally relevant learning experiences outside the classroom.
Designed for international educators, especially CAS Coordinators, teachers, and school administrators, this session focuses on how to build supportive, accessible “global classrooms” that meet the needs of all learners.
Louise will share actionable tools for supporting students with diverse academic, social, emotional, and physical needs during off-site activities, fieldwork, and community engagement projects. The session is designed with everyday application in mind, offering concrete strategies you can immediately bring into your teaching practice.

What You’ll Learn
▶️ Practical approaches to supporting diverse learners during off-site activities, field trips, and Service Learning
▶️ How to create inclusive global classrooms through cross-cultural communication, universal design, and structured planning
▶️ Ways to leverage community spaces from parks to malls; for meaningful, accessible curriculum-based learning
▶️ Tools for preparing students socially, emotionally, and physically for learning outside of traditional classroom environments
▶️ Real examples of inclusive experiential learning, drawn from international school practices

What to Expect
▶️ A concise and engaging 45-minute workshop led by Louise Dawson
▶️ A clear structure with takeaway strategies you can implement immediately
▶️ A 10-minute interactive Q&A for sharing challenges and discussing real scenarios
▶️ Ideas aligned with global-mindedness, wellbeing, accessibility, and curriculum learning outcomes

Register Now
Secure your space on this webinar now!
Book Here

FREE Webinar! Introduction to Behaviour “Management” with Team Teach - February 2026
2026-02-04 13:00 - 14:00 | https://louisedawson.com/event/free-webinar-introduction-to-behaviour-management-with-team-teach-february-2026/
In this free webinar you’ll hear from experienced educators at international schools in Asia and the Middle East about their experiences with behaviour, and about the impact that Team Teach training has had in their organisations.
We’re delighted to be joined by our guests:

Denise Kenny, Counsellor, Pastoral (Whole School) at Jumeirah Baccalaureate School, Dubai
Chris Timms, Deputy Head of Early Years (DUCKS) / Deputy Child Protection Officer / Lead Safeguarding Trainer (Academic) at Dulwich College Singapore
Raj Ladva, Head of Early Years, Kings College International School, Bangkok

We hope you can join us.

Register for the webinar

Busy on the 4th February?
Register anyway and we’ll send you the recording to watch when you have time.

Find out more about Team Teach here
Team Teach will be running one-day Level One Behaviour Support training courses in Dubai on Monday 9th February and Abu Dhabi on Tuesday 10th February.

Disclaimer
This event or training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training.
Payment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training, payment, refunds, etc should be addressed directly to the external company.
If you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.

Elklan - Face-to-face training - "Speech and Language Support for 5-11s" - February to April 2026
2026-02-06 08:00 - 12:30 | Victory Heights Primary School, Dubai Sports City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
A practical training course for those teaching or supporting children in primary schools.

Course Sessions

What is involved in communication?
Non-verbal communication and adult-child interaction
Social communication skills
Listening and attention skills, understanding spoken language
Memory and independent learning
Helping children to understand abstract language
Promoting vocabulary development
Developing expressive language and narrative skills
Supporting children with unclear speech and the link between speech, language and literacy
Helping children who stammer and linking it all together

Course Dates:

Friday 6th February 2026, from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm
Half-Term break
Friday 20th February 2026, from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm
Friday 6th March 2026, from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm
Break
Friday 3rd April 2026, from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm
Friday 17th April 2026, from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm

Times are shown as in Dubai/GST

Venue

Victory Heights Primary School
Dubai Sports City
Dubai
PO BOX 454959

Price
This course is priced at £460.00 per person to include Language Builders for 5-11s and the accreditation fee.

Find out more about Speech and Language Support for 5-11s and its content here.
Register here now to secure your place!
https://elklan.co.uk/Apply/Dubai5-11s

Disclaimer
This training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training.
Payment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training, payment, refunds, etc should be addressed directly to the external company.
If you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.

Team Teach Behaviour Support Training - Dubai February 2026
2026-02-09 07:30 - 14:30 | Louise Dawson Professional and Management Development, United Arab Emirates
Join Team Teach for Behaviour Support Training in Dubai, 9 February 2026
Team Teach is a leading provider of Behaviour Support Training.
We support over 13,000 settings globally, to positively transform behaviour support and provide strategies that equip staff with the tools they need to understand behaviour, foster consistent staff behaviour & responses, and help reduce crisis incidents.
Our training provides you with a toolkit of strategies you can rely on, and promotes respect, teamwork, personal safety, preventative skills and de-escalation.
Our courses will help you to:
🧩 understand behaviour as a form of communication
🧩 create a positive behaviour culture in your school or setting
🧩ensure teachers and staff are confident in the latest approaches to behaviour support
🧩 reduce classroom or workplace disruptions

Behaviour Support Training – Level One
This course is for anyone working in low-risk settings wanting to develop a better understanding of behaviour and be more confident supporting children and young people.
You will have a wide range of practical, person-centred de-escalation skills and positive behaviour strategies, to respond to behaviour in a way that is reasonable,
proportionate, necessary and respectful.
Who is the course for?
The Behaviour Support Training Level One programme is ideal for staff groups working in low-risk settings with children or young people.
What’s included?
This 1-day course provides you with the expertise and confidence to apply a set of proven de-escalation strategies, and to utilise personal safety & disengagement techniques if required, while focusing on keeping yourself, colleagues and students safe.
Your certification:
Once you’ve successfully completed the 1-day course, your certificate is valid for 24 months.
Price: £175 GBP (~875 AED) per person
Questions?
Please get in touch any time:
📧 international@teamteach.com
📞 +44 (0) 203 832 8875
Click here for session flyer or book your space here.

Disclaimer
This training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training.
Payment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training, payment, refunds, etc should be addressed directly to the external company.
If you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.

Team Teach Behaviour Support Training - Abu Dhabi February 2026
2026-02-10 08:00 - 15:30 | Al Karamah School, Al Karamah School, Al Karamah St - Al Manhal - W14 01, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Join Team Teach for Behaviour Support Training in Abu Dhabi, 10 February 2026
Team Teach is a leading provider of Behaviour Support Training.
We support over 13,000 settings globally, to positively transform behaviour support and provide strategies that equip staff with the tools they need to understand behaviour, foster consistent staff behaviour & responses, and help reduce crisis incidents.
Our training provides you with a toolkit of strategies you can rely on, and promotes respect, teamwork, personal safety, preventative skills and de-escalation.
Our courses will help you to:
🧩 understand behaviour as a form of communication
🧩 create a positive behaviour culture in your school or setting
🧩ensure teachers and staff are confident in the latest approaches to behaviour support
🧩 reduce classroom or workplace disruptions

Behaviour Support Training – Level One
This course is for anyone working in low-risk settings wanting to develop a better understanding of behaviour and be more confident supporting children and young people.
You will have a wide range of practical, person-centred de-escalation skills and positive behaviour strategies, to respond to behaviour in a way that is reasonable,
proportionate, necessary and respectful.
Who is the course for?
The Behaviour Support Training Level One programme is ideal for staff groups working in low-risk settings with children or young people.
What’s included?
This 1-day course provides you with the expertise and confidence to apply a set of proven de-escalation strategies, and to utilise personal safety & disengagement techniques if required, while focusing on keeping yourself, colleagues and students safe.
Your certification:
Once you’ve successfully completed the 1-day course, your certificate is valid for 24 months.
Price: £175 GBP (~875 AED) per person
Questions?
Please get in touch any time:
📧 international@teamteach.com
📞 +44 (0) 203 832 8875
Click here for session flyer or book your space here.

Disclaimer
This training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training.
Payment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training, payment, refunds, etc should be addressed directly to the external company.
If you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.

FREE Edurio Book Club: Learning As If Life Depended On It - 10 February 2026
2026-02-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Webinar – FREE
Learning As If Life Depended on It
In an exclusive live discussion, Olli-Pekka Heinonen, Director General of the International Baccalaureate, joins Ernest Jenavs, co-founder at Edurio to discuss his newly published book, Learning As If Life Depended on It (November 2025).
This is a rare opportunity for international school leaders to engage directly with one of the sector’s most influential figures immediately following the release of this ground-breaking work.
International school leaders face a complex, rapidly changing landscape. From climate issues to technological shifts, traditional methods of control and scheduling are often no longer enough to prepare students for the future.

In this session, Olli-Pekka Heinonen draws on his extensive experience to explore how schools can adapt. He will discuss why we need to move beyond rigid systems to meet the needs of a modern world.
Edurio CEO Ernest Jenavs will join the discussion to connect these ideas to reality. Using global data, they will examine how trust and wellbeing, rather than control, drive sustainable success in schools.
This session is a strategic dialogue rather than a standard book review. Olli-Pekka will share practical insights from his new book, challenging us to rethink how we lead.
Together with Ernest Jenavs, he will discuss how you can navigate uncertainty in your schools. We will focus on replacing anxiety with systems built on genuine connection and collective learning. We invite you to ask your own questions and explore what actually works in practice.
You’ll take away

Leadership insights from Olli-Pekka Heinonen on the changing role of global education.
Practical ways to rethink how school communities learn and live together.
Strategies to build trust and wellbeing, moving away from heavy-handed measurement.
Data-backed insights from Ernest Jenavs, linking Olli-Pekka’s philosophy to the lived experience of staff and pupils.

Register here to attend this session: https://home.edurio.com/events/book-club-with-olli-pekka-heinonen/
Speakers

Olli-Pekka Heinonen
Director General of the International Baccalaureate
A global authority on education systems, Olli-Pekka Heinonen has served as Director General of the International Baccalaureate (IB) since 2021. Previously, he led the Finnish National Agency for Education and served as State Secretary to the Finnish Prime Minister. His political career includes tenures as Minister of Education and Science and Minister of Transport and Communication.

Ernest Jenavs – Co-founder and CEO at Edurio
Ernest is the CEO of Edurio, England’s leading stakeholder feedback platform for schools and school trusts. He is a frequent public speaker both in the UK and internationally on the effective use of stakeholder feedback in schools and has published extensive research on stakeholder feedback, staff wellbeing and school improvement.

Disclaimer
This training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training.
Payment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training, payment, refunds, etc should be addressed directly to the external company.
If you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.

FREE! High-Impact LSA Literacy Training with Mighty Writer - 11 February
2026-02-11 13:15 - 14:00 | https://louisedawson.com/event/free-high-impact-lsa-literacy-training-with-mighty-writer-11-february/
Teaching oracy and writing has never been more of a priority, and with the new UK Department for Education (DfE) writing framework, the demand for a clear, evidence-based approach is greater than ever.
We know the work Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) undertake is vital in engaging and supporting pupils in the classroom.
This focused series of 10 webinars equips LSAs with practical tools to support oracy and writing across EYFS and Key Stages 1 & 2.
Each session builds essential skills—from oral language and sentence construction to genre awareness and targeted interventions.
Through this series of webinars LSAs will:

Develop expertise in how to inspire creativity through talk and play
Scaffold sentence-building, and apply techniques like oral rehearsal and vocabulary expansion

By the end of this series of webinars LSAs will feel confident to help pupils become expressive, accurate, and purposeful writers.

Webinar Dates And Topics

Wednesday 22nd October 2025 – Laying the Foundations: Building Oral Language for Writing Success
Wednesday 19th November 2025 – From Scribbles to Sentences: Supporting Early Writing in EYFS
Wednesday 10th December 2025 – Visuals, Prompts & Physical Skills: Inspiring Writing Through Images, Handwriting and Dictation
Wednesday 14th January 2026 – Scaffolding Sentence Construction in KS1
Wednesday 11th February 2026 – Oral Rehearsal That Works: Reducing Cognitive Load in Writing Tasks
Wednesday 18th March 2026 – Vocabulary Matters: Expanding Word Choice and Expression
Wednesday 15th April 2026 – Grammar in Action: Making Sentence Rules Stick
Wednesday 13th May 2026- writing for Purpose: Helping Pupils Understand Genre and Audience
Wednesday 17th June 2026 – Tracking Progress with Confidence: Simple Tools for Meaningful Assessment
Wednesday 15th July 2026 – Targeted Interventions in KS2: Closing the Writing Gap

This is an opportunity for strategic investment in your staff and a powerful driver for school-wide improvement.
By equipping your LSAs with this training, you will see:

A direct impact on pupil attainment
increased confidence across your team, and
A more cohesive, expert-led approach to the teaching of oracy and writing across your school.

Please share these details with your LSAs and they can book easily via the Mighty Writer website – click here to book as many sessions as you like.
Registration link: https://www.mightywriter.co.uk/ta-webinars
More details about Mighty Writer here

Disclaimer
This training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training.
Payment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training, payment, refunds, etc should be addressed directly to the external company.
If you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.

FREE Webinar! "SEL and Emotional Literacy in Schools" with The Happy Confident Company, February 2026
2026-02-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Webinar – FREE
Join us as Louise talks to Kate Taylor, Head of Schools and Louise Treherne, Head of Families from The Happy Confident Company about social and emotional learning (SEL) and Emotional Literacy in Schools.
In this webinar we will cover:

The importance of emotional literacy for children
Our free SEL programme, FEELIT® and how to integrate it into an already full timetable
What is the Happy Confident Schools Program?
The importance of a holistic approach to wellbeing and creating links between school and home
Our Happy Confident Club for families to support a holistic approach and strengthen connections
Time for questions

Kate Taylor – Head of Schools
Kate has over 20 years of professional expertise and lived experience of supporting young people at every stage of their development. With a teaching career spanning both primary and secondary education, her experience includes Pastoral Head of Key Stage 3, Head of PSHE, and Teacher of Geography at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, as well as classroom teaching in EYFS and Key Stage 1. Alongside her school-based work, Kate has also worked as a pre-school nanny and is a mother to 3 children of her own.
Kate leads the Schools arm of the Happy Confident Company, working closely with schools, MATs and school groups worldwide, to maximise the impact of the programmes.
Louise Treherne – Head of Families
Louise has 12 years of teaching experience in the independent sector, including 5 years as a senior deputy head at a London prep school. She is also a qualified coach working 1:1 with children, teens and parents, focusing on managing emotions, building confidence and self-acceptance. Louise’s past experiences in the classroom, combined with her coaching role provides the company with an incredible Head of Families, able to help parents nurture not only their children’s wellbeing, but also create deeper connections within the whole family, and with the wider community.

Unable to join live?
Register to receive the recording

Find out more about The Happy Confident Company and the FEELIT® programme here

To book your space at this event…

Using the + and – buttons in the “Tickets” dialog box select the number of tickets you require

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Click on the “Get Tickets” button

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Click on the “Get Tickets” or “Purchase Tickets” button at the foot of the page to complete your order

You will receive an on-screen order confirmation, and you will also be sent two emails to the email address you entered, which will include:

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FREE! Designing Curriculum for Gifted Learners: Strategies for Differentiation.
2026-02-19 21:00 - 22:00 | https://louisedawson.com/event/free-designing-curriculum-for-gifted-learners-strategies-for-differentiation/
Instructor: Dr. Kimberley L. Chandler
Date: 19 February 2026
Time: 9pm Dubai time
Language: English
Location: Zoom virtual platform

Register to attend here

Disclaimer
This training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training.
Payment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training, payment, refunds, etc should be addressed directly to the external company.
If you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.

FREE! Mighty Writer CPD webinar "Continuous Provision and Mighty Writer"
2026-02-23 20:00 - 20:45 | Webinar – FREE
Free Webinars for Teachers and Learning Support Assistants (LSAs and TAs)
Stay current with Mighty Writer’s literacy CPD webinar series for primary school teachers.
Each session is designed to give you fresh ideas, practical tools, and proven techniques to make writing a joy for every child.

Not sure what it’s all about?
Louise talks to David from Mighty Writer about the tool – see the discussion here
Webinar where Louise discusses the new (July 2025) DfE Writing Framework with Emma Ralph from Mighty Writer – watch the recoding here
Find out more about Mighty Writer here

Here’s what else we’ve got lined up for this term…
Continuous Provision and Mighty Writer
Monday 23rd February, 16:00 – 16:45 GMT (8pm – 8:45pm GST / UAE)
We teach phonics and sentence structure on the carpet – but the moment children move into Continuous Provision, that knowledge often seems to vanish. Learn how to make skills stick.
BOOK HERE

From Fairy Tales to Facts: Seamlessly Switching Genres in the Classroom
Wednesday 4th March, 16:00 – 16:45 GMT (8pm – 8:45pm GST / UAE)
Non-fiction can be just as exciting as storytelling – if we structure it right. Explore strategies to turn curiosity into clear, purposeful writing.
BOOK HERE

Creating a Culture of Writing: Whole School Strategies that Work
Monday 16th March, 16:00 – 16:45 GMT (8pm – 8:45pm GST / UAE)
Culture shouldn’t mean extra work – it should make life easier. Discover practical, whole-school approaches that really work.
BOOK HERE

We do hope you can join us, or please do pass on to a colleague. Each webinar will be recorded for those who register along with a CPD certificate of attendance and any relevant resources to support you in the teaching of writing.
Please register here for this opportunity to share best practice.
🔊 Speaker: Emma Ralph, Founder, Mighty Writer.
✨ Emma Ralph is a highly experienced teacher and Assistant Head with a flair for helping children to maximise their abilities.
✨ Emma developed the highly-acclaimed literacy resource, Mighty Writer, which was launched at The Education Show in 2016.
Registration link for this series of webinars: https://www.mightywriter.co.uk/Webinars

Disclaimer
This training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training.
Payment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training, payment, refunds, etc should be addressed directly to the external company.
If you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.

FREE Webinar! Thriving Together: Enhancing Wellbeing for Teachers and Students by GESS Talks
2026-02-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Webinar – FREE
Discover how to create a school environment where both teachers and students can thrive.
This webinar will explore actionable strategies to promote mental health, build strong relationships, and foster a culture of care and collaboration.
From managing stress and workloads to integrating resilience practices, join us to learn how to support the wellbeing of your entire school community.
REGISTER NOW

Speakers:
Chairperson: Mohamad Saad
Principal, Seer Bani Yas Charter School – Aldar Education
Abhilasha Singh
Principal – Shining Star International School, Abu Dhabi
Rania Badreldin
Author, Founder and CEO of The Family Hub
Rob Faulkner
Founder and Lead Practitioner of Space To Bee – Head of Middle School – Al Dhafra Private School, Abu-Dhabi
See all speakers bios and full events details here

Registration link: https://www.bigmarker.com/gess-education1/thriving-together-enhancing-wellbeing-for-teachers-and-students

Disclaimer
This training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training.
Payment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training, payment, refunds, etc should be addressed directly to the external company.
If you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.

FREE Webinar! Experts discuss 'Belonging & Connection' by The Happy Confident Club
2026-02-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Webinar – FREE
You’re invited to join The Happy Confident Club and their expert guests to explore — the power of belonging & connection.
Submit your own questions, plus learn from leading experts:
✔️ Creating an emotionally safe place for children to feel they belong
✔️ How emotional regulation is the key to feeling safe
✔️ Bridge the gap between home & school
✔️ Practical ideas for building connection & belonging in the family

Date: Thursday 26th February 17:00 – 18:00pm UAE / GST (13:00 – 14:00 GMT)
Can’t make it live? Sign up anyway to receive a free recording so you don’t miss these expert insights.
Meet Your Expert Speakers 👋

Nadim Saad | Parenting Coach, Author & CEO

Nadim Saad is a bestselling author and parenting expert, and the founder of The Happy Confident Company. He helps parents and children develop emotional awareness, confidence, and strong communication.

Lulu Luckock ​| Education Consultant & Counsellor

Lulu champions pupils’ emotional well-being to boost learning outcomes, drawing on specialised Yale Centre for Emotional Intelligence training. Lulu created a practical parenting course that positively impacts school communities by fortifying support networks around pupils.

Simy Slade | Teacher & Assistant Head Pastoral

Simy Slade, Year 5 teacher and Assistant Head Pastoral, leverages classroom and boarding experience to champion student well-being. Passionate about emotional and social growth, she implemented the Happy Confident Programme two years ago.

“We can’t wait to share these expert insights, and inspire harmonious family moments together.”

Louise Treherne,
Head Of Education, The Happy Confident Company
Louise Treherne | Head Of Education, The Happy Confident Company

Registration link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/3017660601048/WN_-DQQoJTJTvmT-IxIIrth6w#/registration

Disclaimer
This training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training.
Payment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training, payment, refunds, etc should be addressed directly to the external company.
If you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.

FREE! Mighty Writer CPD webinar "From Fairy Tales to Facts: Seamlessly Switching Genres in the Classroom"
2026-03-04 20:00 - 20:45 | Webinar – FREE
Free Webinars for Teachers and Learning Support Assistants (LSAs and TAs)
Stay current with Mighty Writer’s literacy CPD webinar series for primary school teachers.
Each session is designed to give you fresh ideas, practical tools, and proven techniques to make writing a joy for every child.

Not sure what it’s all about?
Louise talks to David from Mighty Writer about the tool – see the discussion here
Webinar where Louise discusses the new (July 2025) DfE Writing Framework with Emma Ralph from Mighty Writer – watch the recoding here
Find out more about Mighty Writer here

Here’s what else we’ve got lined up for this term…

From Fairy Tales to Facts: Seamlessly Switching Genres in the Classroom
Wednesday 4th March, 16:00 – 16:45 GMT (8pm – 8:45pm GST / UAE)
Non-fiction can be just as exciting as storytelling – if we structure it right. Explore strategies to turn curiosity into clear, purposeful writing.
BOOK HERE

Creating a Culture of Writing: Whole School Strategies that Work
Monday 16th March, 16:00 – 16:45 GMT (8pm – 8:45pm GST / UAE)
Culture shouldn’t mean extra work – it should make life easier. Discover practical, whole-school approaches that really work.
BOOK HERE

We do hope you can join us, or please do pass on to a colleague. Each webinar will be recorded for those who register along with a CPD certificate of attendance and any relevant resources to support you in the teaching of writing.
Please register here for this opportunity to share best practice.
🔊 Speaker: Emma Ralph, Founder, Mighty Writer.
✨ Emma Ralph is a highly experienced teacher and Assistant Head with a flair for helping children to maximise their abilities.
✨ Emma developed the highly-acclaimed literacy resource, Mighty Writer, which was launched at The Education Show in 2016.
Registration link for this series of webinars: https://www.mightywriter.co.uk/Webinars

Disclaimer
This training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training.
Payment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training, payment, refunds, etc should be addressed directly to the external company.
If you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.

FREE! Mighty Writer CPD webinar "Creating a Culture of Writing: Whole School Strategies that Work"
2026-03-16 20:00 - 20:45 | Webinar – FREE
Free Webinars for Teachers and Learning Support Assistants (LSAs and TAs)
Stay current with Mighty Writer’s literacy CPD webinar series for primary school teachers.
Each session is designed to give you fresh ideas, practical tools, and proven techniques to make writing a joy for every child.

Not sure what it’s all about?
Louise talks to David from Mighty Writer about the tool – see the discussion here
Webinar where Louise discusses the new (July 2025) DfE Writing Framework with Emma Ralph from Mighty Writer – watch the recoding here
Find out more about Mighty Writer here

Creating a Culture of Writing: Whole School Strategies that Work
Monday 16th March, 16:00 – 16:45 GMT (8pm – 8:45pm GST / UAE)
Culture shouldn’t mean extra work – it should make life easier. Discover practical, whole-school approaches that really work.
BOOK HERE

We do hope you can join us, or please do pass on to a colleague. Each webinar will be recorded for those who register along with a CPD certificate of attendance and any relevant resources to support you in the teaching of writing.
Please register here for this opportunity to share best practice.
🔊 Speaker: Emma Ralph, Founder, Mighty Writer.
✨ Emma Ralph is a highly experienced teacher and Assistant Head with a flair for helping children to maximise their abilities.
✨ Emma developed the highly-acclaimed literacy resource, Mighty Writer, which was launched at The Education Show in 2016.
Registration link for this series of webinars: https://www.mightywriter.co.uk/Webinars

Disclaimer
This training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training.
Payment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training, payment, refunds, etc should be addressed directly to the external company.
If you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.

FREE! High-Impact LSA Literacy Training with Mighty Writer - 18 March
2026-03-18 13:15 - 14:00 | https://louisedawson.com/event/free-high-impact-lsa-literacy-training-with-mighty-writer-18-march/
Teaching oracy and writing has never been more of a priority, and with the new UK Department for Education (DfE) writing framework, the demand for a clear, evidence-based approach is greater than ever.
We know the work Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) undertake is vital in engaging and supporting pupils in the classroom.
This focused series of 10 webinars equips LSAs with practical tools to support oracy and writing across EYFS and Key Stages 1 & 2.
Each session builds essential skills—from oral language and sentence construction to genre awareness and targeted interventions.
Through this series of webinars LSAs will:

Develop expertise in how to inspire creativity through talk and play
Scaffold sentence-building, and apply techniques like oral rehearsal and vocabulary expansion

By the end of this series of webinars LSAs will feel confident to help pupils become expressive, accurate, and purposeful writers.

Webinar Dates And Topics

Wednesday 22nd October 2025 – Laying the Foundations: Building Oral Language for Writing Success
Wednesday 19th November 2025 – From Scribbles to Sentences: Supporting Early Writing in EYFS
Wednesday 10th December 2025 – Visuals, Prompts & Physical Skills: Inspiring Writing Through Images, Handwriting and Dictation
Wednesday 14th January 2026 – Scaffolding Sentence Construction in KS1
Wednesday 11th February 2026 – Oral Rehearsal That Works: Reducing Cognitive Load in Writing Tasks
Wednesday 18th March 2026 – Vocabulary Matters: Expanding Word Choice and Expression
Wednesday 15th April 2026 – Grammar in Action: Making Sentence Rules Stick
Wednesday 13th May 2026 – writing for Purpose: Helping Pupils Understand Genre and Audience
Wednesday 17th June 2026 – Tracking Progress with Confidence: Simple Tools for Meaningful Assessment
Wednesday 15th July 2026 – Targeted Interventions in KS2: Closing the Writing Gap

This is an opportunity for strategic investment in your staff and a powerful driver for school-wide improvement.
By equipping your LSAs with this training, you will see:

A direct impact on pupil attainment
increased confidence across your team, and
A more cohesive, expert-led approach to the teaching of oracy and writing across your school.

Please share these details with your LSAs and they can book easily via the Mighty Writer website – click here to book as many sessions as you like.
Registration link: https://www.mightywriter.co.uk/ta-webinars
More details about Mighty Writer here

Disclaimer
This training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training.
Payment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training, payment, refunds, etc should be addressed directly to the external company.
If you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.

Insights Psychology - Caring for the Carers: Back-to-School Support Series - Change, Loss and Adjusting to the New Normal
2026-03-23 10:00 - 11:00 | https://louisedawson.com/event/insights-psychology-caring-for-the-carers-back-to-school-support-series-change-loss-and-adjusting-to-the-new-normal/
We know that during times of disruption and uncertainty, those supporting children often carry a great deal themselves.
This free week-long webinar series is designed to support parents, educators, school staff, and counsellors with practical strategies for navigating change, stress, and disrupted learning environments.
Across the week we’ll explore:

Trauma-informed responses
Supporting children through uncertainty
Emotional validation and resilience
Practical strategies for crisis situations
Maintaining wellbeing and purpose during disruption

Speaker: Dr. Rea Powell
Target Audience: Parents, school counsellors, educators & school staff
Key Focus: Understanding the emotional impact of disruption and loss during the crisis.
Key Concepts / Goals

Understanding grief and the grief cycle in response to sudden changes.
Recognising different types of loss:

o Loss of routines and normal school life
o Loss of friends leaving the country
o Loss of freedom and predictability

Normalising emotional reactions (sadness, confusion, frustration).
Helping children acknowledge and express grief.
Practical coping strategies:

o Memory-making and symbolic activities (letters, drawings, memory boxes).
o Validating emotions while encouraging gradual adjustment.

Supporting children to move forward with new routines and social connections.

No registration required however spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Click here to join the session.
Joining link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83443977802

Disclaimer
This training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training.
Payment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training, payment, refunds, etc should be addressed directly to the external company.
If you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.

Insights Psychology - Caring for the Carers: Back-to-School Support Series - Parenting Through Chronic Stress: Staying the Parent You Want to Be
2026-03-24 10:00 - 11:00 | https://louisedawson.com/event/insights-psychology-caring-for-the-carers-back-to-school-support-series-parenting-through-chronic-stress-staying-the-parent-you-want-to-be-am/
We know that during times of disruption and uncertainty, those supporting children often carry a great deal themselves.
This free week-long webinar series is designed to support parents, educators, school staff, and counsellors with practical strategies for navigating change, stress, and disrupted learning environments.
Across the week we’ll explore:

Trauma-informed responses
Supporting children through uncertainty
Emotional validation and resilience
Practical strategies for crisis situations
Maintaining wellbeing and purpose during disruption

Speaker: Dr. Daniel O’Neill
Audience: Primarily parents (also relevant to educators)
Key Focus: Helping parents maintain positive, values-based parenting during prolonged stress.
Key Concepts / Goals

Understanding the impact of chronic stress on parenting and children.
Returning to core parenting principles during crisis.
Strategies for reducing the impact of stress on children.
Practical techniques:

o Catching children “being good”
o Intentional positive attention
o Quality connection time

Maintaining consistency and emotional safety at home.
Supporting children through uncertainty with structure and reassurance.

Location: Online via Zoom – space allocated on a first come, first served basis

No registration required however spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Click here to join the session.
Joining link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81887561222

Disclaimer
This training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training.
Payment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training, payment, refunds, etc should be addressed directly to the external company.
If you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.

Insights Psychology - Caring for the Carers: Back-to-School Support Series - Parenting Through Chronic Stress: Staying the Parent You Want to Be
2026-03-24 17:00 - 18:00 | https://louisedawson.com/event/insights-psychology-caring-for-the-carers-back-to-school-support-series-parenting-through-chronic-stress-staying-the-parent-you-want-to-be/
We know that during times of disruption and uncertainty, those supporting children often carry a great deal themselves.
This free week-long webinar series is designed to support parents, educators, school staff, and counsellors with practical strategies for navigating change, stress, and disrupted learning environments.
Across the week we’ll explore:

Trauma-informed responses
Supporting children through uncertainty
Emotional validation and resilience
Practical strategies for crisis situations
Maintaining wellbeing and purpose during disruption

Speaker: Dr. Daniel O’Neill
Audience: Primarily parents (also relevant to educators)
Key Focus: Helping parents maintain positive, values-based parenting during prolonged stress
Key Concepts / Goals

Understanding the impact of chronic stress on parenting and children.
Returning to core parenting principles during crisis.
Strategies for reducing the impact of stress on children.
Practical techniques:

o Catching children “being good”
o Intentional positive attention
o Quality connection time

Maintaining consistency and emotional safety at home.
Supporting children through uncertainty with structure and reassurance.

No registration required however spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Click here to join the session.
Joining link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81887561222

Disclaimer
This training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training.
Payment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training, payment, refunds, etc should be addressed directly to the external company.
If you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.

FREE! Breathwork for Children- supporting emotional regulation in children
2026-03-24 19:30 - 20:30 | https://louisedawson.com/event/free-breathwork-for-children-supporting-emotional-regulation-in-children/
FREE Staff training/ADDS sessions – In conjunction with Breathwork for Children

Join us for a Teacher CPD via teams with guest speaker Sarah Movassaghi, founder of Breathwork for Children. As emotional regulation and nervous system awareness become central across education, workplaces and everyday life, this introduction to our CPD course looks into the five emotional states that influence children’s behaviour, attention and readiness to learn.
During the session you will gain practical, evidence- informed breathwork tools to support regulation, refocus attention and create calm, emotionally safe learning environments.
Who should attend?
All Staff – Headteachers, SLT, SENCO/ALNCO, Class Teachers, TAs, and LSAs

Disclaimer
This training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training.
Payment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training, payment, refunds, etc should be addressed directly to the external company.
If you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.

Insights Psychology - Caring for the Carers: Back-to-School Support Series - Parenting in the Digital Age: Balancing Screen Time and Wellbeing During Home Learning
2026-03-25 09:00 - 10:00 | https://louisedawson.com/event/insights-psychology-caring-for-the-carers-back-to-school-support-series-parenting-in-the-digital-age-balancing-screen-time-and-wellbeing-during-home-learning/
We know that during times of disruption and uncertainty, those supporting children often carry a great deal themselves.
This free week-long webinar series is designed to support parents, educators, school staff, and counsellors with practical strategies for navigating change, stress, and disrupted learning environments.
Across the week we’ll explore:

Trauma-informed responses
Supporting children through uncertainty
Emotional validation and resilience
Practical strategies for crisis situations
Maintaining wellbeing and purpose during disruption

Speaker: Grainne Parish
Target Audience: Parents
Key Focus: Supporting parents to manage children’s screen time in a balanced and healthy way while maintaining wellbeing, learning engagement, and family routines during periods of home-based or online schooling.
Key Concepts / Goals

Understanding the role of screens in learning, connection, and daily life during disrupted schooling.
Differentiating between productive screen use (learning, communication) and passive or excessive screen use.
Creating realistic and healthy screen boundaries without increasing family conflict.
Supporting children’s wellbeing through routines that include movement, rest, and offline activities.
Helping children transition on and off devices more smoothly.
Practical strategies for reducing screen-related stress for both parents and children.
Encouraging balance between digital learning, play, rest, and family connection.

No registration required however spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Click here to join the session.
Joining link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83525760514

Disclaimer
This training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training.
Payment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training, payment, refunds, etc should be addressed directly to the external company.
If you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.

Insights Psychology - Caring for the Carers: Back-to-School Support Series - Practical Strategies for Responding to Trauma in Children (School-Based Approaches)
2026-03-25 15:00 - 16:00
We know that during times of disruption and uncertainty, those supporting children often carry a great deal themselves.
This free week-long webinar series is designed to support parents, educators, school staff, and counsellors with practical strategies for navigating change, stress, and disrupted learning environments.
Across the week we’ll explore:

Trauma-informed responses
Supporting children through uncertainty
Emotional validation and resilience
Practical strategies for crisis situations
Maintaining wellbeing and purpose during disruption

Speaker: Dr. Alexandra Longshaw
Target Audience: Teachers, school leaders, learning support assistants, and school counsellors.
Key Focus: Helping school staff respond compassionately and appropriately to children experiencing trauma.
Key Concepts / Goals:

Recognising signs of trauma and stress in students.
Trauma-informed responses in classroom and school environments.
Practical strategies teachers can implement immediately.
Supporting emotional regulation and psychological safety in school settings.
Avoiding harmful responses (punishment, misunderstanding trauma responses).
Creating supportive school environments during crisis recovery.

No registration required however spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Click here to join the session.
Joining link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89259407472

Disclaimer
This training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training.
Payment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training, payment, refunds, etc should be addressed directly to the external company.
If you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.

Insights Psychology - Caring for the Carers: Back-to-School Support Series - Supporting Learning and Development During Home Learning
2026-03-26 12:00 - 13:00
We know that during times of disruption and uncertainty, those supporting children often carry a great deal themselves.
This free week-long webinar series is designed to support parents, educators, school staff, and counsellors with practical strategies for navigating change, stress, and disrupted learning environments.
Across the week we’ll explore:

Trauma-informed responses
Supporting children through uncertainty
Emotional validation and resilience
Practical strategies for crisis situations
Maintaining wellbeing and purpose during disruption

Speaker: Gráinne Parish / Annabelle Whitcombe / Niamh Crofton
Target Audience: Parents (especially primary-school aged children).
Key Focus: Helping parents support their child’s learning and development while schools are disrupted or operating online.
Key Concepts / Goals:

Understanding realistic expectations during disrupted schooling.
Protecting children’s emotional wellbeing while maintaining learning.
Importance of:

Literacy
Numeracy
Communication skills

Creating manageable routines at home.
“Little and often” learning approaches.
Encouraging development through everyday activities and play.
Identifying developmental areas to support:

Speech and language
Social skills
Physical activity

Encouraging safe social opportunities for children.

No registration required however spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Click here to join the session.
Joining link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88098693734

Disclaimer
This training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training.
Payment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training, payment, refunds, etc should be addressed directly to the external company.
If you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.

FREE Webinar! 'Healthy Tech Habits & Digital Wellness at Home' with The Happy Confident Company
2026-03-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Webinar – FREE
Join Nadim Saad, parenting coach, and CEO of The Happy Confident Company and three fantastic guests to explore healthy tech habits & digital wellness at home.
Nadim will be joined by:

Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov, leading expert & Global Head of Parental Advocacy at Roblox
Nova Eden, digital wellbeing expert & campaign leader, and
Paddy Crump, Campaign Director at Flippgen

On this webinar you will discover…

What healthy tech use and boundaries look like
Online safety tips & digital responsibility
How to create a family tech culture
Practical home strategies that actually work

Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov – Online Protection Expert
Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov is a lawyer, law professor, a leading expert in child online protection and the founder of Digital Parenting Coach. She currently serves as the Global Head of Parental Advocacy at Roblox, where she empowers families to navigate the digital world safely. She holds trustee or advisory roles with the NSPCC, Common Sense Media UK, and the Children’s Media Foundation. Her expertise is frequently featured by France 24, the BBC, and the Wall Street Journal.

Nova Eden – Digital Wellness Expert
One of the UK’s leading children’s mental health and digital wellbeing experts, Nova Eden is driving national change at the intersection of childhood, technology and wellbeing. An educator, acclaimed speaker and campaign leader, Nova has presented at UK Parliament, the Department for Education and the Scottish Parliament, and is a driving force behind the Smartphone Free Childhood movement. As founder of One Collective Power, Nova partners with schools, parents and organisations to deliver high-impact talks and workshops on the effects of digital culture on young people’s mental health and development.

Paddy Crump – Digital Wellbeing Campaigner
Paddy Crump is a mental health and digital wellbeing campaigner, driven by lived experience and a belief that better systems can change lives. He is Campaign Director at FlippGen and has spent the last four years campaigning to improve mental health support and reduce stigma, drawing on his own experience of living with OCD since the age of 13. As part of his role at FlippGen, he leads on content, ranging from blogs, to podcasts, to social media. He also leads on the For Us coalition campaign.

Join live or register to receive a copy of the recording.

Registration link: https://bit.ly/MARWEB_Partners

Disclaimer
This training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training.
Payment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training, payment, refunds, etc should be addressed directly to the external company.
If you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.

Insights Psychology - Caring for the Carers: Back-to-School Support Series - Moving Forward with Purpose: Values-Based Goal Setting in Difficult Times
2026-03-27 09:00 - 10:00
We know that during times of disruption and uncertainty, those supporting children often carry a great deal themselves.
This free week-long webinar series is designed to support parents, educators, school staff, and counsellors with practical strategies for navigating change, stress, and disrupted learning environments.
Across the week we’ll explore:

Trauma-informed responses
Supporting children through uncertainty
Emotional validation and resilience
Practical strategies for crisis situations
Maintaining wellbeing and purpose during disruption

Speaker: Dr. Daniel O’Neill
Target Audience: Parents, educators, counsellors and school staff.
Key Focus: Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles to help individuals move forward with clarity and purpose.
Key Concepts / Goals:

Introduction to ACT principles.
Understanding values and how they guide behaviour.
Moving forward despite uncertainty and stress.
Aligning goals with personal values.
Practical strategies from The Happiness Trap.
Creating meaningful goals that support wellbeing and resilience.

No registration required however spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Click here to join the session.
Joining link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83517726897

Disclaimer
This training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training.
Payment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training, payment, refunds, etc should be addressed directly to the external company.
If you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.

FREE! Reverse Psychology - 60-minute online support circle 31 March '26
2026-03-31 15:00 - 16:00 | https://louisedawson.com/event/free-reverse-psychology-60-minute-online-support-circle-31-march-2026/
In continuation with previous weeks, you are invited to a 60-minute online support circle to create a calm and moderated space where people can reflect and share how they are feeling.
📅 Tuesday, 31st March
🕒 3:00 PM Gulf Time
💻 Online | 60 minutes
This is not a political discussion space.
It is simply a space for reflection, expression, and being heard.
Sometimes the most helpful thing in uncertain times is simply having a space where you can speak and be witnessed.
The session will include:
* Structured sharing
* Gentle grounding practices
* A contained and respectful environment
The group will be small to maintain emotional safety.
Participation requires completing a short screening form beforehand.
The session is free to attend.
Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XpN2lcK3TWaZzxliu0qh_Q

Disclaimer
This training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training.
Payment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training, payment, refunds, etc should be addressed directly to the external company.
If you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.

FREE! World Giftedness Centre - Giftedness Is Not Enough: The Road to Meaningful, Creative Contributions.
2026-03-31 17:00 - 18:00 | https://louisedawson.com/event/freeworld-giftedness-centre-giftedness-is-not-enough-the-road-to-meaningful-creative-contributions/
Instructor: Dr. Alexandra Vuyk
Tuesday March 31st
5pm Dubai Time
Online/Zoom

Register to attend here

Disclaimer
This training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training.
Payment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training, payment, refunds, etc should be addressed directly to the external company.
If you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.

FREE Webinar! Effective Use of Wellbeing Data, with youHQ
2026-04-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Webinar – FREE
Submit your own questions, plus learn from leading experts:
✔️ Creating an emotionally safe place for children to feel they belong
✔️ How emotional regulation is the key to feeling safe
✔️ Bridge the gap between home & school
✔️ Practical ideas for building connection & belonging in the family

Can’t make it live? Sign up anyway to receive a free recording so you don’t miss these expert insights.

Disclaimer
This training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training.
Payment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training, payment, refunds, etc should be addressed directly to the external company.
If you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.
