Free school webinar
Supporting Executive Functions and SEND in Schools
A practical and accessible webinar for teachers, SEND professionals and school leaders who want to better understand the role executive functions play in learning, behaviour and everyday school life.
Our new webinar dates for the year ahead are currently being prepared. We will be updating this page over the coming week, so please check back soon for the latest details.
Why this matters
Sometimes a learner is trying much harder than it appears
Executive functions are the mental skills that help us manage our thoughts, emotions, attention and actions. They support everyday tasks such as getting started, remembering instructions, managing time, staying focused and responding flexibly when plans change.
When these skills are under pressure, a learner may appear distracted, forgetful, disorganised, emotional or unmotivated. However, what we see on the surface does not always reflect the effort taking place underneath.
Understanding executive functions can help school staff respond with greater curiosity, compassion and practical support.
In this webinar
We explore how executive function differences can show up in school
Understanding executive functions
Learn what executive functions are and why they are so important for learning, independence and emotional wellbeing.
Looking beyond behaviour
Explore how executive function difficulties may be mistaken for laziness, defiance, lack of motivation or poor behaviour.
Supporting learners with SEND
Consider how executive function support can form part of a more responsive and neuroinclusive approach to SEND.
Practical classroom strategies
Take away realistic ideas that can reduce cognitive load and help learners participate more confidently in school.
Who is it for?
Designed for people supporting children and young people in education
- Teachers and teaching assistants
- SENDCos and inclusion leads
- School leaders and pastoral staff
- Learning support professionals
- Parents, carers and education professionals
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Executive Functions and SEND in Schools
Whilst we prepare our upcoming webinar programme, you are warmly invited to watch our previous session and begin exploring practical ways to support executive functions in school.
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