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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
– Empower educators to create inclusive, supportive environments
– Explore key foundations of writing.

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FREE! Mighty Writer CPD webinar “New DfE Writing Framework – What You Need to Know”

The DfE has published its first ever national Writing Framework, promoting consistent, evidence-informed writing practice for Reception, KS1 and KS2. 

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.

The session will be recorded and the recording will be shared to all those who register.

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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.

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FREE! Access for All: Digital Tools for Inclusive Exam Success with Carrie-Ann from Everway – October 2025

In this session we will explore how schools can confidently support exam access arrangements using simple, compliant digital tools.

What you’ll get:
– A look at how to support learners with SEND, EAL and temporary needs
– How to use technology that mirrors students’ ‘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.

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FREE! Mighty Writer CPD webinar “The Power of Talk: Raising Attainment Through Oracy” 6th October 2025

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 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 oracy a priority
– Impact writing outcomes, and
– Prepare children as lifelong learners.

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FREE Webinar! Unlocking Exam Success Through Inclusion with Everway – September 2025

🆓 Unlocking Exam Success Through Inclusion with Everway

Join Laura and Alan for a 30 minute live webinar

📅 Wednesday 17th September 2025
⏰ 7:00pm UAE/GST (4pm UK)

Discover how Read&Write and ExamWritePad can support every stage of learning – from revision and study through to use during exams.

You’ll leave with a clear understanding of how Everway empowers learners.

Part of our HITT (High Intensity Teacher Training) Series, this session gives teachers practical tools to build student independence and provide access to resources in one place.

🖥️ Book your ticket to receive your webinar link by email. Join live or watch back at a time that suits you.

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FREE! Mighty Writer CPD webinar “New DfE Writing Framework – What You Need to Know”

The DfE has published its first ever national Writing Framework, promoting consistent, evidence-informed writing practice for Reception, KS1 and KS2. 

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.

The session will be recorded and the recording will be shared to all those who register.

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FREE! Literacy Webinar – Sizzling Starts: The easiest way to improve students’ writing – 10 September ’25

🆓 Sizzling Starts: The easiest way to improve students’ writing 🆓

🎞️ What do Mission Impossible films, a convincing TED Talk and David Attenborough documentaries all do that makes them loved the world over?

🌟 They all begin with a white-hot Sizzling Start that hooks the audience.

🤩 In this fun hands-on masterclass, learn the simple secrets to Sizzling Starts and how they can delight, intrigue and seize the reader’s attention from the get-go.

⏱️ Experience our popular Five Minute Fast Starts activity first-hand – designed to get students thinking and writing creatively like never before.

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FREE! Gifted and Talented Network Meeting – November 2025

🆓 Join us for another of our FREE Friday morning sessions where we get together to discuss Gifted and Talented 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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