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SUMMARY:FREE Webinar! 'Q&A: Borrow My Calm - The Science of Co-Regulation' with The Happy Confident Company
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Pippa Busch explores the neuroscience of co-regulation: \n✅ Why children “borrow” our nervous systems\n✅ How dysregulation spreads\n✅ What to do in the moment when emotions run high. \nWhen children feel overwhelmed\, they don’t need better behaviour charts\, they need regulated adults. \nYou’ll learn practical tools to reduce escalation and build long-term emotional resilience at home. \n  \n \n\n\nRegistration link:  https://bit.ly/QA_APRIL_LD \n  \nDisclaimer \nThis 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. \nPayment 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. \nIf 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.
URL:https://louisedawson.com/event/free-webinar-q-and-a-borrow-my-calm-the-science-of-co-regulation-with-the-happy-confident-company/
LOCATION:Webinar – FREE
CATEGORIES:External Training,Well Being Network
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SUMMARY:FREE Webinar! "AI Integration in Schools: Opportunities\, Challenges and Strategies for Technology Integration" A live webinar with Britannica Education
DESCRIPTION:Obeikan Education\, in collaboration with Britannica Education\, invites educators and school leaders to explore how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of learning. \nThis session will cover practical approaches to integrating AI into teaching and school operations\, while addressing key challenges\, ethical considerations\, and implementation strategies. \nJoin us to gain actionable insights on how to adopt AI effectively and responsibly in your institution. \nTuesday 14 April 2026 7pm UAE/GST \nSpeakers: \n\nIsmail Sekaly – Commercial Director\, Obeikan Education\nLaura Liguori – Head of Curriculum\, Britannica Education\n\n \nOr copy this registration link and paste it into your preferred browser: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mvodVMgXQcWGbkie__wylg#/registration \n  \nDisclaimer \nThis 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. \nPayment 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. \nIf 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.
URL:https://louisedawson.com/event/free-webinar-ai-integration-in-schools-opportunities-challenges-and-strategies-for-technology-integration/
LOCATION:Webinar – FREE
CATEGORIES:External Training
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SUMMARY:FREE! High-Impact LSA Literacy Training with Mighty Writer - 15 April
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe know the work Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) undertake is vital in engaging and supporting pupils in the classroom. \nThis focused series of 10 webinars equips LSAs with practical tools to support oracy and writing across EYFS and Key Stages 1 & 2. \nEach session builds essential skills—from oral language and sentence construction to genre awareness and targeted interventions. \nThrough this series of webinars LSAs will: \n\nDevelop expertise in how to inspire creativity through talk and play\nScaffold sentence-building\, and apply techniques like oral rehearsal and vocabulary expansion\n\nBy the end of this series of webinars LSAs will feel confident to help pupils become expressive\, accurate\, and purposeful writers. \n  \nWebinar Dates And Topics\n\nWednesday 22nd October 2025 – Laying the Foundations: Building Oral Language for Writing Success\nWednesday 19th November 2025 – From Scribbles to Sentences: Supporting Early Writing in EYFS\nWednesday 10th December 2025 – Visuals\, Prompts & Physical Skills: Inspiring Writing Through Images\, Handwriting and Dictation\nWednesday 14th January 2026 – Scaffolding Sentence Construction in KS1\nWednesday 11th February 2026 – Oral Rehearsal That Works: Reducing Cognitive Load in Writing Tasks\nWednesday 18th March 2026 – Vocabulary Matters: Expanding Word Choice and Expression\nWednesday 15th April 2026 – Grammar in Action: Making Sentence Rules Stick\nWednesday 13th May 2026 – writing for Purpose: Helping Pupils Understand Genre and Audience\nWednesday 17th June 2026 – Tracking Progress with Confidence: Simple Tools for Meaningful Assessment\nWednesday 15th July 2026 – Targeted Interventions in KS2: Closing the Writing Gap\n\nThis is an opportunity for strategic investment in your staff and a powerful driver for school-wide improvement. \nBy equipping your LSAs with this training\, you will see: \n\nA direct impact on pupil attainment\nincreased confidence across your team\, and\nA more cohesive\, expert-led approach to the teaching of oracy and writing across your school.\n\n  \nPlease 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. \nRegistration link: https://www.mightywriter.co.uk/ta-webinars \nMore details about Mighty Writer here \n  \nDisclaimer \nThis 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. \nPayment 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. \nIf 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.
URL:https://louisedawson.com/event/free-high-impact-lsa-literacy-training-with-mighty-writer-15-april/
CATEGORIES:EAL/ELL Network,English Network,External Training
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SUMMARY:FREE! Reverse Psychology - 60-minute online support circle - Primary
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe sessions will include:\n* Structured sharing\n* Gentle grounding practices\n* A contained and respectful environment \nThe group will be small to maintain emotional safety. \nParticipation requires completing a short screening form beforehand. \nThe sessions are free to attend. \n \nWednesdays | 4:00 PM UAE time \nDates\nApril 22 – Primary\nApril 29 – Middle\nMay 6 – Secondary\nMay 13 – Primary\nMay 20 – Middle\nJune 3 – Secondary \nRegistration \nPrimary School Counsellors\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Q9YPUzo8T-eGz__wfBNIvg \nMiddle School Counsellors\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Q9Smrp5IQ32AljuoTWTtTQ \nSecondary School Counsellors\nMay 6 session:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/31vDj-E4SceP4jppmjc-jA \nJune 3 session:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tkwPxR04SzCku6utCMWVgQ\nLimited openings to allow for meaningful discussions\nPlease feel free to share with colleagues who may find this helpful. \n  \nDisclaimer \nThis 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. \nPayment 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. \nIf 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.
URL:https://louisedawson.com/event/free-reverse-psychology-60-minute-online-support-circle-22-april-26/
LOCATION:Webinar – FREE
CATEGORIES:EAL/ELL Network,English Network,External Training
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SUMMARY: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
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAlthough Al and digital tools offer powerful insights\, they don’t always provide clarity on what data truly matters. \nJoin us live as\, together with senior educators from across the globe\, we will be exploring: \n\nHow ELL progress is being assessed today\nWhere the current gaps lie\nHow technology can better support teaching and student outcomes\n\nThursday 23 April 2026 4pm UAE/GST \nSpeakers: \n\nAmanda Archbald\nJasmina Green\nKatia Reed\nKonstantia Varela\nMax Humpston\nLaura Liguori\n\nRegister here \nRegistration link: https://pages.britannicalearn.co.uk/insight-to-impact-sign-up \nDisclaimer \nThis 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. \nPayment 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. \nIf 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.
URL:https://louisedawson.com/event/free-webinar-insight-to-impact-using-data-ai-and-digital-tools-to-power-progress-across-the-ell-curriculum/
LOCATION:Webinar – FREE
CATEGORIES:EAL/ELL Network,English Network,External Training
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SUMMARY:FREE! Exclusive Webinar! Visual Literacy with Widgit & Mighty Writer
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to launch the first webinar in our brand-new partnership with Widgit – a collaboration built on one shared belief: \nWhen children can see language\, they can use language – and that leads to confident\, successful writing. \nJoin Lisa from Widgit and Emma from Mighty Writer for this powerful introductory session\, where we’ll show how Widgit symbols and Mighty Writer’s sentence‑building approach work together to strengthen: \n\nVocabulary and oral rehearsal\nSentence structure and accuracy\nTranscription foundations in Reception & KS1\nConfidence for SEND\, EAL and reluctant writers\nOverall independence and writing success\n\nThis practical\, classroom‑focused webinar walks you through the full visual‑to‑verbal learning journey: \nPicture → Symbols → Oral Sentence → Sentence Build → Writing \n  \nPlease share these details with your colleagues and LSAs and they can book easily via the Mighty Writer website. \n \nRegistration link: https://www.mightywriter.co.uk/webinars \nMore details about Mighty Writer here \nMore details about Widgit here \n  \nDisclaimer \nThis 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. \nPayment 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. \nIf 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.
URL:https://louisedawson.com/event/free-exclusive-webinar-visual-literacy-with-widgit-and-mighty-writer/
CATEGORIES:EAL/ELL Network,English Network,External Training,Inclusion Network
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260429T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260429T170000
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SUMMARY:FREE! Reverse Psychology - 60-minute online support circle - Middle School
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe sessions will include:\n* Structured sharing\n* Gentle grounding practices\n* A contained and respectful environment \nThe group will be small to maintain emotional safety. \nParticipation requires completing a short screening form beforehand. \nThe sessions are free to attend. \n  \nWednesdays | 4:00 PM UAE time \nDates\nApril 22 – Primary\nApril 29 – Middle\nMay 6 – Secondary\nMay 13 – Primary\nMay 20 – Middle\nJune 3 – Secondary \nRegistration \nPrimary School Counsellors\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Q9YPUzo8T-eGz__wfBNIvg \nMiddle School Counsellors\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Q9Smrp5IQ32AljuoTWTtTQ \nSecondary School Counsellors\nMay 6 session:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/31vDj-E4SceP4jppmjc-jA \nJune 3 session:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tkwPxR04SzCku6utCMWVgQ\nLimited openings to allow for meaningful discussions\nPlease feel free to share with colleagues who may find this helpful. \n  \nThis is simply a space for reflection\, expression\, and being heard. \nThe sessions are free to attend. \n \n  \nDisclaimer \nThis 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. \nPayment 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. \nIf 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.
URL:https://louisedawson.com/event/free-reverse-psychology-60-minute-online-support-circle-middle-school/
CATEGORIES:External Training,Well Being Network
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SUMMARY:FREE Webinar! 'Supporting Children Through Separation\, Divorce & Change' with The Happy Confident Company
DESCRIPTION:Join Nadim Saad\, parenting coach\, and CEO of The Happy Confident Company and three fantastic guests to explore how to support children through separation\, divorce and change. \nNadim will be joined by: \n\nHannah Strong – coach\, therapist\, and founder of ‘My Thriving Child’\nMarcie Shaoul – award winning founder of ‘The Co-Parent Way’\nDr. Angharad Rudkin – Clinical Psychologist\n\nYou will discover how to: \n✅ Understand & respond to children’s emotional reactions to separation & change\n✅ Talk to children about separation in age-appropriate\, reassuring ways\n✅ Reduce conflict and protect children from adult tensions\n✅ Navigate co-parenting while managing your own emotions & wellbeing \n  \nParents and carers can also join the FREE Happy Confident Club. \n  \n \nRegistration link to copy and paste into your browser\, or share:  https://club.happyconfident.com/events/supporting-children-through-separation-divorce-change?ref=partners-april-webinar26 \n  \nDisclaimer \nThis 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. \nPayment 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. \nIf 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.
URL:https://louisedawson.com/event/free-webinar-supporting-children-through-separation-divorce-and-change-with-the-happy-confident-company/
LOCATION:Webinar – FREE
CATEGORIES:External Training,Well Being Network
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