6 Nov 2026 - 6 May 2027
School LeaderSENCO
6 Nov 2026 - 6 May 2027
£180 Discount for Red Kite Alliance members
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This professional development programme is designed for experienced educators across primary and secondary settings who are looking to deepen, refine and embed effective autism-specific practice within their schools.
Grounded in current research and shaped by autistic lived experience, this collaborative programme supports participants to strengthen their understanding of autism and develop practical, evidence-informed approaches that improve outcomes for autistic pupils.
Using an enquiry-based professional learning model, participants will explore inclusive classroom strategies, engage in collaborative problem-solving, and consider how autism-specific approaches can be implemented sustainably within their own settings. The programme is focused on developing realistic, impactful practices that enhance inclusive learning environments and can be shared with colleagues across the wider school community.
Participants will also develop resources, techniques and approaches that can be cascaded to other staff, supporting whole-school development and the growth of professional enquiry groups.
Following the introductory session, participants will take part in four interactive online sessions from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, providing dedicated time for reflection, discussion, collaborative problem-solving and the exploration of evidence-informed autism-specific practice.
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Together, these sessions will support participants to develop, implement and evaluate approaches within their own settings, while learning alongside a network of peers committed to improving outcomes for autistic pupils.
By the end of the programme, participants will:
This programme offers a reflective and collaborative space for professionals committed to creating more inclusive environments where autistic pupils can thrive.
Lighthouse Education Trust is a specialist multi-academy trust based in Leeds, centred around Lighthouse School, which is dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for autistic young people through highly specialised and inclusive educational provision. As the North Yorkshire regional partner for the Neuroinclusive Education Network (NEN), part of the National Autistic Society, the Trust plays a key role in supporting schools to develop neuroinclusive practice and improve outcomes for neurodivergent learners. Through this partnership, Lighthouse Education Trust delivers accredited professional development, promotes collaboration across the education sector, and shares evidence-informed approaches that help educational settings create environments where autistic and neurodivergent children and young people can thrive.
Established for two years, the Red Kite Connect Sixth Form Advantage programme brings together Sixth Form Leaders from across the Yorkshire region with a sharp focus on improving school Sixth Forms and working together to enhance the outcomes for our students.
Suitable forOtherSchool LeaderFurther Education
If you have an ambition to be a middle leader and would like a strong foundation of knowledge and understanding to help prepare you to take that next career step in the future then this course is for you.
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This CPD programme is designed to support educators across primary and secondary settings to develop,
refine, and embed effective autism-specific practice. It combines evidence-informed approaches with
collaborative professional learning to improve outcomes for autistic pupils.
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