Free national online sessions for post-16 education leaders and practitioners across the FE sector
We’re pleased to share a programme of professional development opportunities designed for educators, leaders, and practitioners across the FE community. These sessions focus on practical strategies, innovative ideas, and collaborative approaches that support high-quality practice – particularly for teams working with SEND and neurodiverse learners.
All sessions are delivered online via Zoom, and a joining link will be sent to participants once they have registered.
Whether you’re looking to deepen your knowledge, enhance your curriculum design, or develop more inclusive and impactful career pathways, we hope you’ll join us for one or more of these events.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions: Strengthening Practice Across the FE Community
Our CPD (Continuing Professional Development) sessions are designed to provide colleagues across the FE sector with focused, evidence-based training that enhances inclusive practice, curriculum design, and learner support.
CPD Session 4
Leading the Local Approach to Job Coach Development: Luminate’s Regional Job Coach Network
29 January 2026 – 3.30-4.30pm via Zoom
This session will explore how colleges can lead a regional approach to job coach development – drawing on Luminate’s successful establishment of a collaborative, multi-provider Job Coach Network. We’ll share insights into securing local authority funding, elevating the job coach role, and creating a professional forum that amplifies good practice and collective voice across the sector.
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Communities of Practice (CoP) Series: Effective Careers Guidance & Information for SEND Learners
Alongside our CPD sessions, we will also host a three-part Communities of Practice series focused on strengthening CEIAG for SEND learners. These sessions are designed to help teams reflect, collaborate, and enhance their approaches across all aspects of careers guidance.
CoP Session 3
Supporting SEND Students to Achieve Positive Destinations
20 January 2026 – 3.30-4.30pm via Zoom
In this session, we’ll look at how Labour Market Information (LMI), partnership signposting, and employer engagement can guide learners towards meaningful next steps. We’ll highlight Luminate approaches to enhancing encounters and improving the planning of future pathways.
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How to Register
Places for all sessions can be booked through the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) website. You will be asked to create a free ETF account if you don’t already have one.
The Centres for Excellence in SEND initiative is part of the Universal SEND Services programme, which provides sector-led support to leaders, managers and practitioners to create a step change in inclusive teaching and learning. To access resources and find out more about upcoming activities and support, visit the CfESEND area of the ETF website.