When children can see language, they can use language – and that leads to confident, successful writing.

Join 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:

• Vocabulary and oral rehearsal
• Sentence structure and accuracy
• Transcription foundations in Reception & KS1
• Confidence for SEND, EAL and reluctant writers
• Overall independence and writing success

This practical, classroom‑focused webinar walks you through the full visual‑to‑verbal learning journey:

Picture → Symbols → Oral Sentence → Sentence Build → Writing

Please share these details with your colleagues and LSAs and they can book easily via the Mighty Writer website.

Registration link: https://www.mightywriter.co.uk/webinars

More details about Mighty Writer here

More details about Widgit 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.

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Struggling with SEND provision? Learn how to improve engagement, create flexible pathways, and evidence outcomes beyond attainment.

Many schools are asking the same question:

Are we truly delivering inclusive, flexible learning or just adapting around the edges?

The most effective schools don’t retrofit SEND support.
They design systems that anticipate and adapt to need.

This session explores what that looks like in practice.

Led by Kate from Gaia Learning, this CPD will share practical insight into how schools are:

• improving engagement across complex SEND and SEMH cohorts
• building flexible pathways that adapt as needs change
• responding in real time — not waiting for formal review cycles
• joining up SEND, pastoral and academic insight
• evidencing progress beyond attainment (engagement, wellbeing, independence)
• ensuring provision moves learners forward, not keeps them in holding patterns

These principles are drawn from real delivery across schools, not just theory.

About The Speaker

Kate Heath is the Founder and Managing Director of Gaia Learning, working with schools, MATs and Local Authorities to support learners who struggle to access education. Her work focuses on designing inclusive, flexible provision that improves engagement and long-term outcomes.

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-are-you-delivering-inclusive-flexible-learning-tickets-1987772219217

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.

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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.

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Nadim will be joined by:

• Hannah Strong – coach, therapist, and founder of ‘My Thriving Child’
• Marcie Shaoul – award winning founder of ‘The Co-Parent Way’
• Dr. Angharad Rudkin – Clinical Psychologist

You will discover how to:

Understand & respond to children’s emotional reactions to separation & change
Talk to children about separation in age-appropriate, reassuring ways
Reduce conflict and protect children from adult tensions
Navigate co-parenting while managing your own emotions & wellbeing

Parents and carers can also join the FREE Happy Confident Club.

Registration 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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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