FREE! Webinar with Jigsaw - AI and the Safeguarding Imperative: What Educators Need to Know
2025-09-17 19:00 - 20:00 (Asia/Dubai) | Webinar – FREE
AI is rapidly reshaping the digital spaces young people use every day – bringing fresh safeguarding challenges schools can’t ignore.
Join @Bianca Farthing (@AI Edify) for a focused webinar exploring the risks, real-world examples, and practical strategies educators need to guide pupils safely in an AI-driven world.
📅 17th September 2025
🕒 4pm (UK Time)
Learn how AI is shaping young people’s online interactions, how to address safeguarding risks like misinformation & emotional simulation, and build pupils’ resilience and awareness.
Don’t miss out – book your spot here now!
Hosted by @JigsawEducationGroup

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.
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FREE! Mighty Writer CPD webinar “New DfE Writing Framework - What You Need to Know"
2025-09-18 19:00 - 19:45 (Asia/Dubai) | https://louisedawson.com/event/free-mighty-writer-cpd-webinar-new-dfe-writing-framework-what-you-need-to-know/
With 200+ primary teachers already registered, we’re excited to invite you to a free CPD webinar we are holding on Thursday 18th September 2025
The DfE has published its first ever national Writing Framework, promoting consistent, evidence-informed writing practice for Reception, KS1 and KS2. This webinar will focus on implementing the guidance in a streamline and cohesive way that unlocks the writing potential of all pupils in your school.

The session will include 30-minutes of discussion and a 15-minute Q&A and will:
✏️ Explore the new Writing Framework and what it means for your classroom practice.
✏️ Unpack the key messages and discuss ways in which the framework can help to provide clarity and consistency
🔊 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.
We hope you can join us, or please pass on to a colleague. If you are unable to make the date don’t worry, the session will be recorded and the recording will be shared to all those who register.
Please sign up here or using the website link below, and we look forward to seeing you on 18th September.
Registration link: https://ywre-zgph.maillist-manage.com/click/14adb1c36cf925fb/14adb1c36cf90f41

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.
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3rd Annual Inclusion and Wellbeing Souk - September 2025
2025-09-19 08:00 - 11:00 (Asia/Dubai)
This year’s Souk promises to be our biggest and most impactful yet, bringing together professionals and organisations from across Dubai and beyond to celebrate and promote Inclusion and Wellbeing. We are thrilled to have you as part of this important event.
Key Details:

Event Date: Friday, 19th September 2025
Location: Multi Purpose Hall, Ground Floor, Fairgreen International School, Sustainable City, Dubai
Timings:

8:00am – 9:00am: Exclusive access for the Fairgreen community
9:15am – 11am: Open to professionals and guests from across Dubai

The Inclusion and Wellbeing Souk event is a warm and welcoming environment, allowing you all to interact informally with specialists who offer valuable services in education, mental health, and family support.
Thank you again for joining us — we can’t wait to showcase the amazing work you do and to connect you with our vibrant community.
Please register here to secure your space at this year’s Inclusion & Wellbeing Souk!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXTtYHuIWTtNVr3HWWcbD6Atq-cgOWJFRjyGHGPVsKmjyZkQ/viewform
Disclaimer
This event 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 event.
Payment is made directly with the external event organiser and any conversation about delivery of the event, payment, refunds, etc. should be addressed directly to the external company.
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FREE! CPI - Safer Schools, Better Behaviour - Strategies to balance school safety and positive behaviour, September 2025
2025-09-19 09:00 - 11:00 (Asia/Dubai) | Louise Dawson Professional and Management Development, United Arab Emirates
Balancing school safety with positive behaviour and relational approaches can feel like a contradiction.
Join us for this free 90-minute workshop to explore practical, evidence-based strategies to help you:
🔸 Work towards a restraint-free school by reducing restrictive practices
🔸 Build a whole-school culture of accountability & respect
🔸 Strengthen student behaviour through relational, trauma-informed approaches
Discover how a 360-degree approach can help you achieve both a safer school environment and improved behaviour.

Cathy Duncan is a CPI Behaviour Specialist based in Dubai, ready to support your school’s behaviour journey.
Learn more about Cathy

Workshop details:
📆 Friday 19th September, 9am to 11am
📞 Office: +971 4818 9063
💬 WhatsApp: +971 58 508 2975
📧 Email: ContactUs@crisisprevention.com

To register for your FREE place either click here or scan the QR code below

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.
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Insights Psychology - Activity based support group for autistic thinkers ages 8 to 10
2025-09-23 16:30 - 17:45 (Asia/Dubai)
POSITIVELY ME!
An activity based support group for autistic thinkers aged 8 to 10.
A 6-week programme providing a safe, creative, and celebratory space for autistic children to explore their identity. A parent group runs at the same time.

Tuesdays 23rd September to 4th November
4:30pm to 5:45pm
301 Dome Tower, JLT, Dubai
3,000 AED (inclusive of parent group)

With Geraldine Rowell, Speech & Language Therapist

Click here to sign up or know more information
Read here for a parent’s perspective on attending an autism support group at 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.

Insights Psychology - Activity based support group for autistic thinkers ages 11 to 13
2025-09-23 16:30 - 17:45 (Asia/Dubai)
POSITIVELY ME!
An activity based support group for autistic thinkers aged 11 to 13.
A 6-week programme providing a safe, creative, and celebratory space for autistic tweens to explore their identity. A parent group runs at the same time.

Tuesdays 23rd September to 4th November
4:30pm to 5:45pm
301 Dome Tower, JLT, Dubai
3,000 AED (inclusive of parent group

With Anna Fahey, CBT Psychotherapist
Click here to sign up or know more information
Read here for a parent’s perspective on attending an autism support group at 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.

FREE Webinar! Beacon School Support: Behaviour Tactics - Tricky Class? How to Build Safety, Structure and Trust from Day One
2025-09-23 22:00 - 22:30 (Asia/Dubai)
When a child becomes dysregulated, learning stops.
Pupils with communication needs have a greater the risk of dysregulation.
Why?
Because when student can’t find the words to express themselves, they often show their feelings through behaviour instead. What looks like refusal or disruption is often a sign of stress, anxiety, or overload.
In this free 30-minute webinar, you’ll learn practical needs-led strategies you can use immediately in your classroom to:
• Reduce the risk of dysregulation in your students before it begins
• Keep pupils calm, safe, and engaged in learning
• Support communication needs without lowering expectations
These ideas are simple, effective, and designed to work in real classrooms.
Join live on Tuesday at 7pm (UAE time) and get new ideas that will help your pupils feel secure, regulated and ready to learn.
We are limited to 300 spaces, so make sure you book your space now!
🔗 https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/behaviourtactics

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! GEMS Winchester School Dubai - Inclusion Coffee Morning for Parents
2025-09-25 08:00 - 09:00 (Asia/Dubai) | GEMS Winchester School Dubai (WSD), GEMS Winchester School Dubai, , Dubailand, near IMG Worlds of Adventure, Dubailand, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
✨Join us for a warm and welcoming morning of connection and conversation with fellow parents☕
☕ Inclusion Parents Coffee Morning
📅 Thursday, 25th September 2025
🕗 8:00 – 9:00 AM
📍 WSD Pavilion, GEMS Winchester School Dubai
✨ By invite only.
📩 You will receive an email.

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

FREE! Literacy Webinar - The Reading–Writing Connection - 25 September '25
2025-09-25 15:30 - 16:30 (Asia/Dubai) | Webinar – FREE
This masterclass is based on the award-winning Seven Steps to Writing Success. Proudly hosted by GEST Consultancy.
About
Research shows that an integrated approach to reading and writing instruction has great benefits for both students and teachers. Join us at this dynamic, interactive workshop to find out how to ensure that the symbiotic relationship between reading and writing is alive and well in your classroom.
We’ll show you how Seven Steps to Writing Success helps students read like a writer and write like a reader. You’ll finish the session excited to explore the techniques authors use in existing texts and then get students experimenting with those techniques to supercharge their own writing.
Includes 3 activities to run back in your classroom – based on the CBCA Best Picture Book of the Year 2025: The Truck Cat written by Deborah Frenkel.
Who is this webinar for?

Classroom teachers
School leaders
Literacy coordinators
Any educator looking to improve student writing

You’ll learn how to:

Help students read like a writer and write like a reader
Improve students’ reading comprehension skills
Make students’ writing stronger and richer
Boost student creativity and literacy skills.

Webinar details

Date: Thursday 25 September 2025
Time: 3:30pm (GST) | 4:30pm (AST) | 6:30pm (ICT)
Duration: 1 hour
Cost: Free
How to book: Fill in form here or copy the link below and paste it into your browser.

🔗 https://www.sevenstepswriting.com/free-webinar-the-reading-writing-connection-international/
Or watch this short video for more details:

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! Heads of Inclusion Network Meeting - September 2025
2025-09-26 09:00 - 11:00 (Asia/Dubai) | Louise Dawson Professional and Management Development, United Arab Emirates
Join us for another of our FREE Friday morning sessions where we get together to discuss inclusion topics.
This is a peer-led group, where attendees can discuss and co-create solutions to current challenges with colleagues from other schools across the UAE.
Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be provided.

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!

Insights Psychology - School Counsellors – Mental Health Toolbox, September to December 2025
2025-10-01 08:00 - 10:00 (Asia/Dubai) | https://louisedawson.com/event/insights-psychology-school-counsellors-mental-health-toolbox-september-to-december-2025/2025-10-01/
Join us for a series of empowering mental health webinars tailored for staff working with children and young people experiencing mental health challenges.
Led by licensed clinicians, these sessions offer practical insights and tips crucial for effective support.
Feel free to attend any session that fits your schedule – no commitment to all sessions required.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your skills and make a difference!
When?
Wednesday mornings 8am – 10am, online
Course features:

90-minute immersive webinars facilitated by licensed clinicians.
Explore a diverse array of topics supporting your professional development.
Dedicated 30-minute segments at the end of each session for supervision queries and case discussion.
Book your place by emailing training@insightspsychology.com or WhatsApp on +971 (0) 52 637 4608.

Series Outline:

No.
Date
Topic
Clinician

1
1st October 2025
Training course for school counsellors to understand the principles of cognitive behaviour therapy and how to apply it in school settings.
Anna Fahey- Chartered CBT Psychotherapist

2
8th October 2025
Training course for school counsellors on how to engage children of all ages in therapy sessions.
Dr Niamh Grace- Clinical Psychologist & Dr Mujahid Asmal-Lee- Clinical Psychologist

3
22nd October 2025
Training course for school counsellors working with Autistic and AuDHD students.
Leyli Afsari- Licensed Psychologist

5
29th October 2025
Training course for school counsellors in supporting students to understand appropriate Screentime, keeping themselves safe online and in online relationships
Grainne Boyle- Educational Psychologist

5
5th November 2025
Complimentary Supervision (for those who have attended previous sessions)
Dr Daniel O’Neill- Clinical Psychologist

6
12th November 2025
Training course for school counsellors in assessing risk, referring outwards, and how to approach safeguarding referrals
Dr Samir Pathan- Clinical Psychologist & Coral Leach- Licensed Psychologist

7
19th November 2025
Training course for school counsellors on supporting school refusal and working with the team around the child
Dr Dina Bedair- Clinical Psychologist

8
26th November 2025
Training course for school counsellors in understanding sensory differences, regulation, and adapting sessions outside of the counselling room.
Siofra Colleran-Occupational Therapist & Miriam l Mahdi- Occupational Therapist

9
3rd December 2025
Training course for school counsellors in the basic principles of Dialectical Behaviour Skills
TBC

10
10th December 2025
Complimentary Supervision (for those who have attended previous sessions)
Dr Dina Bedair-Clinical Psychologist

Audience: School Counsellors, SENCOs, All school staff members.
Trainers: Each Session is led by a different member of the Insights multi-disciplinary team; clinical psychologists, education psychologists
Location: Online via Zoom
Duration: 11 sessions including a complimentary supervision session. 1st October – 10th December
Timings: 8am-10am, Wednesday mornings.
Fees: 175 AED + VAT per session with individual KHDA certificate, or 100 AED + VAT per session without a KHDA certificate. Pay for all 10 sessions in advance for a discount.
Accreditations: KHDA.

Click here to sign up or know more information
Read here for a parent’s perspective on attending an autism support group at 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.

FREE Webinar! Widgit Wednesday - What Do You Want To Know 1 October '25
2025-10-01 15:00 - 16:00 (Asia/Dubai) | https://louisedawson.com/event/free-webinar-widgit-wednesday-what-do-you-want-to-know-1-october-25/
For over 40 years Widgit Symbols have been used worldwide to support people and help them realise their full potential, no matter what their age, ability or background.
🆓 Join us on the first Wednesday of every month at 12pm GMT for a relaxed live session with Becca, our Symbol & Education Specialist!
🌟 These sessions are ideal if you do not have Widgit yet but want to see what it’s all about.
✨ Becca from Widgit will walk you through the software, answer your questions, and show you how Widgit can make a real difference in the classroom.
🖥️ Book your ticket for this session 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.

FNDM - Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC) - Dubai, October 2025
2025-10-04 12:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-05 12:00 - 22:00 (Asia/Dubai) | The Concourse Convention Center – Dubai Outlet Mall, Madinat Hind 1 - Dubai Outlet Mall, Dubai Al-Ain Road (Route 66),, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
WHERE FANDOMS UNITE
FNDM by informa
DUBAI’S NEWEST POP CULTURE COMMUNITY EVENT
CONCOURSE CONVENTION CENTER OCTOBER DUBAI OUTLET MALL
Dive into FNDM, the UAE’s newest pop culture community event, powered by the team behind Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC). From anime to comics, cosplay to collectibles, this is your weekend to belong, discover, and celebrate your fandoms.
Location: The Concourse Convention Center, Dubai Outlet Mall
Show Dates: 4 – 5 October 2025
Show Hours: 12 PM – 10 PM
1 DAY PASS – 55AED
2 DAY PASS – 90 AED

Disclaimer
This event 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 event.
Payment is made directly with the external event organiser and any conversation about delivery of the event, 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 “The Power of Talk: Raising Attainment Through Oracy" 6th October 2025
2025-10-06 19:00 - 19:45 (Asia/Dubai) | https://louisedawson.com/event/free-mighty-writer-cpd-webinar-the-power-of-talk-raising-attainment-through-oracy-6th-october-2025/
Stay current with our literacy CPD webinar series.
Oracy isn’t ‘just talk’, it’s the backbone of thinking, learning and ultimately attainment. Children who can articulate their ideas clearly often achieve better across the curriculum.

There are proven links between spoken language, cognitive development, and writing.
Research evidence (EEF, Ofsted, Voice 21) shows higher levels of attainment where oracy is prioritised.
Embedding purposeful talk daily transforms progress in writing, reading, and beyond.

This webinar gives you practical classroom strategies to make this a priority, impact writing outcomes and prepare children as lifelong learners.
Join us for this FREE 45-minute session to learn more.
🔊 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.
We hope you can join us, or please pass on to a colleague. If you are unable to make the date don’t worry, the session will be recorded and the recording will be shared to all those who register.
Please sign up here or using the website link below, and we look forward to seeing you on 6th October.
Registration link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/17e430d3-43c6-49e5-9eec-eb1d994db566@8ac6952a-ef26-4118-b781-35d616360bfc

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 - School Counsellors – Mental Health Toolbox, September to December 2025
2025-10-08 08:00 - 10:00 (Asia/Dubai) | https://louisedawson.com/event/insights-psychology-school-counsellors-mental-health-toolbox-september-to-december-2025/2025-10-08/

FREE Webinar! Everything SENCo/HOIs should know about SALT and OT Therapy partnerships, October '25
2025-10-09 15:00 - 16:00 (Asia/Dubai) | https://louisedawson.com/event/free-webinar-everything-senco-hois-should-know-about-salt-and-ot-therapy-partnerships-october-25/
🖥 Title: ‘Everything SENCo/HOIs should know about SALT and OT Therapy partnerships’
🗓 Date: October 9, 2025 Thursday
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM (UAE / GST)
🔗 Register: LouiseDawson.Com/Events
Join us for a FREE webinar with Keira from Sunshine Therapy.
We will be talking about the many ways that inclusion teams and students can be supported by therapists in schools, beyond just the typical 1:1 therapy sessions.
Hear insights from professionals, therapists and inclusion leaders as well at the opportunity for Q&A.

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!

FREE! Mighty Writer CPD webinar “New DfE Writing Framework - What You Need to Know"
2025-10-09 16:00 - 16:45 (Asia/Dubai) | https://louisedawson.com/event/free-mighty-writer-cpd-webinar-new-dfe-writing-framework-what-you-need-to-know-2/
We’re excited to invite you to a free CPD webinar we are holding on Thursday 9th October 2025
The DfE has published its first ever national Writing Framework, promoting consistent, evidence-informed writing practice for Reception, KS1 and KS2. This webinar will focus on implementing the guidance in a streamline and cohesive way that unlocks the writing potential of all pupils in your school.

The session will include 30-minutes of discussion and a 15-minute Q&A and will:
✏️ Explore the new Writing Framework and what it means for your classroom practice.
✏️ Unpack the key messages and discuss ways in which the framework can help to provide clarity and consistency
🔊 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.
We hope you can join us, or please pass on to a colleague. If you are unable to make the date don’t worry, the session will be recorded and the recording will be shared to all those who register.

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!

FREE! Teaching and Learning (Standard 3) Network Meeting - October 2025
2025-10-10 09:00 - 11:00 (Asia/Dubai) | Louise Dawson Professional and Management Development, United Arab Emirates
🆓 Join us for another of our FREE Friday morning sessions where we get together to discuss Teaching and Learning (Standard 3) topics. 🆓
This is a peer-led group, where attendees can discuss and co-create solutions to current challenges with colleagues from other schools across the UAE.
🫖☕ Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be provided. 🍥🥐

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!

FREE! Access for All: Digital Tools for Inclusive Exam Success with Carrie-Ann from Everway - October 2025
2025-10-10 09:00 - 11:00 (Asia/Dubai) | Louise Dawson Professional and Management Development, United Arab Emirates
Access for All: Digital Tools for Inclusive Exam Success
Join Louise Dawson Educational Services and the team from Everway (formerly Texthelp) for a relaxed and practical coffee morning designed for Inclusion Network Leads across the region.
In this informal session, we’ll explore how schools can confidently support exam access arrangements using simple, compliant digital tools. You’ll discover how Read&Write and ExamWritePad are already helping schools remove the need for human readers and scribes—while staying fully aligned with JCQ, Cambridge and IB guidelines.
What you’ll get:

A look at how to support learners with SEND, EAL and temporary needs using technology that mirrors their ‘normal way of working’
Real-world use cases from schools
Live demos of key tools like Read&Write and ExamWritePad
Time to connect and share experiences with fellow inclusion leaders

Whether you’re new to digital access tools or ready to take the next step, this morning is all about practical ideas, confidence-building insights, and collaborative conversations.
🫖☕ Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be provided. 🍥🥐

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:

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FREE! 💜 Empowering Parent Event 💜 with ABLE UK, SEN2gether, and Louise Dawson - 19 October '25
2025-10-19 11:00 - 12:30 (Asia/Dubai) | ABLE UK, Building 33, 2nd Floor, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
💜 Empowering Parent Event 💜
Join us on Sunday, 19th October at 11AM at @ableuk.ae Dubai Healthcare City.
An inspiring morning bringing together rehabilitation, tech innovation, and parent empowerment – with insights from ABLE UK, SEN2gether, and Louise Dawson🌟
This is an opportunity for parents to connect, learn, and hear directly from providers making a difference in the world of special needs education and therapy💬
Reach out to register! @ableuk.ae
📍 Location: Healthcare City, Building 33, 2nd Floor
@sen2gether @louiseinclusion @ableuk.ae
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FREE! Mighty Writer CPD webinar “Giving Every Child the Best Start in Writing" 20th October 2025
2025-10-20 19:00 - 19:45 (Asia/Dubai) | https://louisedawson.com/event/free-mighty-writer-cpd-webinar-giving-every-child-the-best-start-in-writing-20th-october-2025/
Stay current with Mighty Writer’s literacy CPD webinar series.
A powerful start in writing isn’t optional — it’s transformational. And the earlier we nurture it, the greater the long-term impact.
This webinar highlights the hugely important task of getting the teaching of writing right from the word go and the huge benefits to children’s long term success as writers when we do.
We will explore how purposeful talk can:

Provide practical guidance to help teachers confidently support early writing development through engaging, age-appropriate strategies.
Empower educators to create inclusive, supportive environments where every child can begin their writing journey successfully, regardless of starting point.
Explore key foundations of writing—such as oral language, motor skills, and storytelling—and how to nurture them in everyday classroom practice.

The webinar will equip teachers with practical tools and proven approaches to help every child get the best possible start in writing — building confidence, creativity, and strong foundational skills in line with curriculum guidance and the new writing framework.
We hope you can join us, or please do pass on to a colleague. We will also send you a CPD certificate of completion and a recording to those who register.
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: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/17e430d3-43c6-49e5-9eec-eb1d994db566@8ac6952a-ef26-4118-b781-35d616360bfc

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.
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Insights Psychology - School Counsellors – Mental Health Toolbox, September to December 2025
2025-10-22 08:00 - 10:00 (Asia/Dubai) | https://louisedawson.com/event/insights-psychology-school-counsellors-mental-health-toolbox-september-to-december-2025/2025-10-22/

FREE! Everway - 5th Festival of Inclusive Education
2025-10-22 12:00 - 18:00 (Europe/London) | Webinar – FREE
Education for everyone
This October, join us for the 5th annual Festival of Inclusive Education, proudly presented by Everway.
While the event you know remains, there’s an exciting new chapter unfolding. Formerly Texthelp, we are now Everway – a brand with an even stronger commitment to building a world where understanding and being understood is possible for everyone.
Let’s shape the future of education together
We’ve listened to your feedback, and built this year’s festival to be even more practical, inspiring, and action-driven.
This year’s theme, Education for Everyone, reflects our vision of truly neuroinclusive learning. Of learning environments where differences aren’t just accepted – they’re recognised, valued, and championed.
Expect sessions focused on:

Strategies and tools for supporting dyslexia
Practical UDL approaches that work
Using AI to support diverse minds
Everway’s EdTech tools in action

⚠️ Save your spot 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.
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FREE! High-Impact LSA Literacy Training with Mighty Writer - 22 October
2025-10-22 12:15 - 13:00 (Asia/Dubai) | https://louisedawson.com/event/free-high-impact-lsa-literacy-training-with-mighty-writer-22-october/
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! Learn More About Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) with Elklan, October '25
2025-10-23 16:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Dubai) | https://louisedawson.com/event/free-webinar-learn-more-about-developmental-language-disorder-dld-with-elklan-october-25/
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is probably the most common childhood condition you’ve never heard of’ — Professor Courtney Norbury.
Join Louise and Gill Clarke from Elklan Training to learn more about how this common childhood condition.
In this workshop we will:

Explore what Development Language Disorder is
Know the impacts DLD can have on children
Be able to use key indicators of DLD
Explore simple strategies to help children with DLD

Following this session, practitioners will know what DLD is and gain confidence in identifying children with DLD and be aware of some simple strategies to support them.
About Gill Clarke
Gill is a paediatric speech and language therapist with over 30 years experience. She has her own independent speech and language therapy practice in York, UK, as well as working as a speech and language therapy professional advisor for Elklan Training. In addition to working with individual children, Gill believes parents, carers, pre-school and teaching staff hold the key to unlocking children’s communication potential. Gill is therefore passionate about empowering key adults in their life to support them by developing their knowledge and confidence in how to support speech and language development through sharing knowledge and experience.
About Elklan
Elklan Training is a renowned organisation with expertise in the field of speech, language and communication training. Elklan delivers courses to teachers, teaching assistants, early years practitioners and parents to give them knowledge and practical strategies to develop children’s speech, language and communication skills.
Elklan will be running in-person training from October ’25 to January ’26 – find more details here

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FREE! Wellbeing Network Meeting - October 2025
2025-10-24 09:00 - 11:00 (Asia/Dubai) | Louise Dawson Professional and Management Development, United Arab Emirates
🆓 Join us for another of our FREE Friday morning sessions where we get together to discuss Wellbeing topics.
💜 This is a peer-led group, where attendees can discuss and co-create solutions to current challenges with colleagues from other schools across the UAE.
🫖☕ Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be provided. 🥐🍥

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CPI - Training - Help Create a Safer Workplace, October 2025
2025-10-28 09:00 - 2025-10-30 16:30 (Asia/Dubai) | Louise Dawson Professional and Management Development, United Arab Emirates
Help Create a Safer Workplace
Attend Safety Intervention™ Foundation ICP Training (Train the Trainer)

🧡 Understand how trauma impacts brain psychology and behaviour so you can more effectively de-escalate life’s daily crisis moments.
🧡 Employ a person-centred approach that offers consistent inclusive and culturally sensitive strategies to help those in crisis.
🧡 Learn when, why, and how to apply safety interventions and disengagement techniques for de-escalating risk behaviours
🧡 2.5 Hours Online training followed by,
🧡 3 days in-class training
📆 28-30 October 2025 9.00am – 4.30pm each day
To register, contact Peter Hawtin – General Manager CPI Dubai LLC on:
💬 WhatsApp: +971 56 225 7220
📧 Email: ContactUs@crisisprevention.com

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 - School Counsellors – Mental Health Toolbox, September to December 2025
2025-10-29 08:00 - 10:00 (Asia/Dubai) | https://louisedawson.com/event/insights-psychology-school-counsellors-mental-health-toolbox-september-to-december-2025/2025-10-29/

FREE! Inclusive Classrooms with Text to Speech hosted by Louise with ReadSpeaker and Berna Bouwer, 30 October '25
2025-10-30 15:00 - 16:00 (Asia/Dubai) | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9876541306
Don’t miss this FREE webinar – Inclusive Classrooms with Text To Speech (TTS) hosted by Louise Dawson with Jason Giddens of ReadSpeaker, and guest speaker Berna Bouwer, Corporate Head of Inclusion, GEMS Education on Thursday 30th October 2025.
Louise is thrilled to be supporting schools around the world with this FREE ReadSpeaker webinar designed to help educators build more inclusive, engaging, and accessible classrooms through audio.
This practical session will cover:

How text to speech works in practice
Real examples of how multilingual and neurodiverse learners benefit
Guidance from leading inclusion practitioners

We look forward to showing you how simple it is to give every learner a voice.
Limited spaces, so please register below to secure your place or watch the recording of the webinar on demand.

🖥️ Complementary learning content:
🔗 Text to Speech (TTS) in Education: Everything You Need to Know
🔗 Text to Speech in Education: ReadSpeaker, Free TTS, or Both?
🔗 What you need to know about TTS – FAQs

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Add your name as the “purchaser” of the ticket(s)
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Delegates will be sent a joining link for the webinar shortly before the event
