SEND and inclusion training for mainstream schools
Free in-house training materials to help schools develop inclusive teaching practices.
Free training materials for teachers and teaching assistants in mainstream schools, developed by Ambition Institute. The materials are informed by and complement Education Endowment Foundation’s (EEF) Inclusive teaching guidance.
Using the materials
The training package is part of the government’s special educational needs and disability (SEND) reform plans for an inclusive education system and aims to support teachers and teaching assistants to:
- build confidence and expertise in inclusive teaching practices
- create positive, supportive and inclusive learning environments
- understand and respond effectively to individual needs
Training sessions are designed to be delivered by an in-house facilitator and are adaptable to suit your setting and team learning needs. Most sessions take around an hour to deliver and can be run as standalone sessions or combined into a training day. We encourage schools to deliver the training, but it is not mandatory.
New materials will be released in early 2027. View the full list of training content.
The package includes:
- editable slides for presentation and accompanying facilitator guidance
- evidence summaries and activities to support discussion and reflection
- templates to help plan and measure effectiveness of professional development
- case studies and practical strategies to support learning
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Guidance
Guidance to help facilitators plan and deliver the training.