FREE! Mighty Writer CPD webinar "Creating a Culture of Writing: Whole School Strategies that Work"
2026-03-16 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

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 (Asia/Dubai) | 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 (Asia/Dubai) | 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 (Asia/Dubai) | 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 (Asia/Dubai) | 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 (Asia/Dubai) | 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 (Asia/Dubai) | 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 (Asia/Dubai)
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 (Asia/Dubai)
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 (Asia/Dubai) | 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 (Asia/Dubai)
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 (Asia/Dubai) | 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 (Asia/Dubai) | 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 (Asia/Dubai) | 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.

Team Teach Behaviour Support Training - Dubai April 2026
2026-04-07 07:30 - 14:30 (Asia/Dubai) | Louise Dawson Professional and Management Development, United Arab Emirates
Join Team Teach for Behaviour Support Training in Dubai, 7 April 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 (includes charges for mandatory course materials)
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 Level 1 Behaviour Support Training - Abu Dhabi - 8 April 2026
2026-04-08 08:00 - 15:30 (Asia/Dubai) | Al Karamah School, Al Karamah School, Al Karamah St - Al Manhal - W14 01, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Join Team Teach for Level 1 Behaviour Support Training in Abu Dhabi, 8 April 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

Wednesday 8th April, Al Karamah School, Al Karamah Street – Al Manhal.
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 (includes charges for mandatory course materials)
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.

In Person Event - Therapy By Insights - EMDR Group Therapy For School Counsellors
2026-04-13 08:00 - 09:30 (Asia/Dubai) | Therapy By Insights, 201 Galadari Office Building B16, Production City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
School counsellors across the UAE are carrying increasing emotional and psychological demands in their roles.
At Insights Psychology, we are committed to supporting you with practical tools, professional learning, and space to regulate and reset.
This April, we are offering two dedicated opportunities designed specifically for school counsellors.
This guided, supportive group designed to help you regulate your nervous system and process ongoing stress.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based approach that supports:

Processing distressing experiences
Reducing emotional overwhelm
Increasing capacity to support others

Session details:

90-minute group session
No requirement to share personal details
Delivered by EMDR-trained Clinical Psychologists

This initiative will be led by Dr Dina Bedair, Clinical Director at Therapy by Insights and Director of Mental Health Services at Insights Psychology, and supported by additional EMDR-trained practitioners within the team.
Available sessions:

Monday 13th April | 8:00–9:30am (In person – Production City)
Tuesday 14th April | 9:00–10:30am (Online)
Tuesday 14th April | 2:00–3:30pm (In person – Production City)
Thursday 16th April | 3:00–4:30pm (Online)

100 AED per person
Limited to 10 participants per group

For more details and to register

Registration link to share or copy and paste into your browser: https://insightspsychology.com/product/emdr-group-therapy-for-school-counsellors/

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! Literacy For All Event (virtual) 13 April 2026
2026-04-13 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London)
Back by popular demand.
Literacy for All: A 360° Approach to Leading Reading, Writing and Inclusion
Across classrooms in the Middle East, literacy leads are being asked to raise standards, drive outcomes, and close gaps – often in the face of growing complexity.
From early readers to reluctant writers, multilingual learners to those pupils of determination, the challenge is clear: how do we build a literacy strategy that works for everyone?
In this introductory session you will hear from four leading organisations to offer a 360° view of inclusive literacy that’s practical, powerful and proven to make a difference:

Everway
Widgit
Pobble Education
Lexonic

You’ll leave with some easy-to-implement ideas as well as instructions on how you can join a longer session from each of the organisations.
We are running the same session on two consecutive days.
Choose the session that works best for you.

Virual/online
Monday 13th April
2–3pm

Register here – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8017736799441/WN_gf6nnDCFQAS7xTP6_GuZiQ#/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.

Online Event - Therapy By Insights - EMDR Group Therapy For School Counsellors
2026-04-14 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-04-16 15:00 - 16:30 (Asia/Dubai)

FREE! Literacy For All Event (virtual) - 14 April 2026
2026-04-14 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London)
Back by popular demand.
Literacy for All: A 360° Approach to Leading Reading, Writing and Inclusion
Across classrooms in the Middle East, literacy leads are being asked to raise standards, drive outcomes, and close gaps – often in the face of growing complexity.
From early readers to reluctant writers, multilingual learners to those pupils of determination, the challenge is clear: how do we build a literacy strategy that works for everyone?
In this introductory session you will hear from four leading organisations to offer a 360° view of inclusive literacy that’s practical, powerful and proven to make a difference:

Everway
Widgit
Pobble Education
Lexonic

You’ll leave with some easy-to-implement ideas as well as instructions on how you can join a longer session from each of the organisations.
We are running the same session on two consecutive days.
Choose the session that works best for you.

Monday 13th April or Tuesday 14th April
2–3pm GST

Register here – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8017736799441/WN_gf6nnDCFQAS7xTP6_GuZiQ#/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.

In Person Event - Therapy By Insights - EMDR Group Therapy For School Counsellors 14 April '26
2026-04-14 14:00 - 15:30 (Asia/Dubai) | Therapy By Insights, 201 Galadari Office Building B16, Production City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

FREE Webinar! 'Q&A: Borrow My Calm - The Science of Co-Regulation' with The Happy Confident Company
2026-04-14 15:30 - 16:30 (Asia/Dubai) | Webinar – FREE
Dr. Pippa Busch explores the neuroscience of co-regulation:
✅ Why children “borrow” our nervous systems
✅ How dysregulation spreads
✅ What to do in the moment when emotions run high.
When children feel overwhelmed, they don’t need better behaviour charts, they need regulated adults.
You’ll learn practical tools to reduce escalation and build long-term emotional resilience at home.

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

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! "AI Integration in Schools: Opportunities, Challenges and Strategies for Technology Integration" A live webinar with Britannica Education
2026-04-14 16:00 - 19:00 (Asia/Dubai) | Webinar – FREE
Obeikan Education, in collaboration with Britannica Education, invites educators and school leaders to explore how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of learning.
This session will cover practical approaches to integrating AI into teaching and school operations, while addressing key challenges, ethical considerations, and implementation strategies.
Join us to gain actionable insights on how to adopt AI effectively and responsibly in your institution.
Tuesday 14 April 2026 7pm UAE/GST
Speakers:

Ismail Sekaly – Commercial Director, Obeikan Education
Laura Liguori – Head of Curriculum, Britannica Education

Or copy this registration link and paste it into your preferred browser: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mvodVMgXQcWGbkie__wylg#/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! High-Impact LSA Literacy Training with Mighty Writer - 15 April
2026-04-15 12:15 - 13:00 (Asia/Dubai) | https://louisedawson.com/event/free-high-impact-lsa-literacy-training-with-mighty-writer-15-april/

FREE! Everway webinar - Confidently managing digital access arrangements in exams
2026-04-15 18:30 - 19:30 (Europe/London)
What’s this webinar about?
Access arrangement applications are rising, JCQ expectations continue to evolve, and finding trained readers and scribes each exam season is becoming harder.
In our third annual Exams Masterclass, Everway exam experts Laura and Alan will be joined by special guest Jugjit Chima, CEO of the National Association of Exams Officers, to show you how digital tools can support students as a normal way of working accommodation in exams with full JCQ compliance.
You’ll see how a Computer Reader, Computer Scribe and secure Word Processor operate in exam scenarios. We’ll demonstrate how text-to-speech and dictation can be used compliantly, helping to reduce reliance on human readers and scribes where appropriate, while maintaining full exam integrity.
As pressures increase, schools need solutions that are compliant, scalable and sustainable. A digital approach makes support more consistent and efficient, reduces staffing strain and embeds exam support into everyday learning. When used routinely, this approach becomes necessary for some, useful for all.
You’ll leave with practical clarity and the confidence to implement digital access arrangements in your own exam rooms. You’ll also have the opportunity to put your questions directly to Laura and Alan in a live Q&A.
What you’ll learn

How to streamline the setup and management of reader and scribe arrangements
What compliant Computer Reader and Computer Scribe support looks like in practice
How secure Word Processing can be delivered in line with JCQ regulations
How to reduce reliance on staff-heavy models without increasing risk
How digital tools can build greater student independence in the exam room

Who should attend?

Exams Officers
SENCOs
School leaders responsible for access arrangements
School IT and network managers supporting exam delivery

Speakers

Laura O’Hare, Business Development Manager at Everway
Jugjit Chima, Chief Executive Officer, National Association of Examinations Officers
Alan Sharpe, Team Lead, Sales Development at Everway

Speaker profiles

Registration link to copy and paste into your browser or share on socials: https://www.everway.com/en-gb/webinars/exams-masterclass-2026/

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! "Every child is born unstoppable. Is their school keeping up?" CambriLearn Open House IGCSE, AS & A Levels
2026-04-15 20:00 - 20:45 (Asia/Dubai)
🆓 Every child is born unstoppable.
Is their school keeping up?
Join a free, live virtual Open House and discover how CambriLearn combines academic excellence, flexible learning and genuine support to help students thrive — on their terms.
Instead of a one-size-fits-all session, each of our Open Houses is dedicated to a specific pathway and grade range. That means every minute you spend with us is directly relevant to your child’s learning journey. No wading through information that doesn’t apply to you.
15th April: British Senior | IGCSE, AS & A Levels
Inside every Open House
While each session is tailored to its specific curriculum and grade range, every Open House follows the same quality format and covers:

Brief Introduction to CambriLearn
Curriculum Deep-Dive
Meet Your Child’s Teachers
Live Platform Demo
CambriCommunity & Help Hub
Real Student Stories
Live Q&A

🗓️ Wednesday, 15 April 2026
⏰8:00 PM GST – 45-Minutes
📍 Online (Zoom)
⚠️ Seats are limited – reserve your spot today!

Booking link to copy and paste into your browser or share via socials: https://cambrilearn.com/open-house-2026#register

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 - Primary
2026-04-22 16:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Dubai) | Webinar – FREE
As schools in the UAE return to in-person learning, Mahira Zakiuddin from Reverse Psychology will be offering free virtual reflective supervision groups for school counsellors to connect, reflect on cases, and support one another during this transition.
The sessions 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 sessions are free to attend.

Wednesdays | 4:00 PM UAE time
Dates
April 22 – Primary
April 29 – Middle
May 6 – Secondary
May 13 – Primary
May 20 – Middle
June 3 – Secondary
Registration
Primary School Counsellors
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Q9YPUzo8T-eGz__wfBNIvg
Middle School Counsellors
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Q9Smrp5IQ32AljuoTWTtTQ
Secondary School Counsellors
May 6 session:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/31vDj-E4SceP4jppmjc-jA
June 3 session:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tkwPxR04SzCku6utCMWVgQ
Limited openings to allow for meaningful discussions
Please feel free to share with colleagues who may find this helpful.

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! Return, Reset, Reconnect: A Practical Guide for Wellbeing Leads, with youHQ
2026-04-22 16:30 - 17:30 (Asia/Dubai) | https://louisedawson.com/event/free-webinar-return-reset-reconnect-a-practical-guide-for-wellbeing-leads-with-youhq/
Join us for a focused 40-minute wellbeing seminar designed for school Wellbeing Leads supporting students returning after recent disruption.
We will cover:
✔️ A practical, trauma-informed approach to help students feel safe, settled, and ready to learn, without forcing disclosure
✔️ Learn how to run simple whole-school check-ins to gauge how everyone is, spot signs of distress that may show up as behaviour or disengagement, and quickly triage students into universal, targeted, or urgent support pathways

You will leave with:
✔️ A one-page first-week staff checklist
✔️ Ready-to-use language for student conversations
✔️ Clear escalation guidance for safeguarding and referrals
Can’t make it live? Sign up anyway to receive a free recording so you don’t miss these valuable insights on returning to school.

To book your space at this event…

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

*** If you do not select the number of tickets you required you will be unable to progress with your order ***

Click on the “Get Tickets” button

On the next screen…

Add your name as the “purchaser” of the ticket(s)
Add your email address [this is the address the confirmation details will be sent to]
Enter your payment details [if required]
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:

Your tickets, and
Your purchase receipt

If you do not receive your purchase receipt or tickets please ensure you have checked your spam or junk folder!
If you experience any issues booking spaces please send a email to media@louisedawson.com with the event and date, your name(s) and email address(es) of the people you would like to book on to the event.

FREE Webinar! "Insight to Impact: Using Data, AI and Digital Tools to Power Progress Across the ELL Curriculum." A live webinar discussion with Britannica Education
2026-04-23 16:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Dubai) | Webinar – FREE
As international schools become more linguistically diverse, the challenge is no longer just supporting learners – it’s defining and measuring real progress across the ELL curriculum.
Although Al and digital tools offer powerful insights, they don’t always provide clarity on what data truly matters.
Join us live as, together with senior educators from across the globe, we will be exploring:

How ELL progress is being assessed today
Where the current gaps lie
How technology can better support teaching and student outcomes

Thursday 23 April 2026 4pm UAE/GST
Speakers:

Amanda Archbald
Jasmina Green
Katia Reed
Konstantia Varela
Max Humpston
Laura Liguori

Register here
Registration link: https://pages.britannicalearn.co.uk/insight-to-impact-sign-up
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.
