A Fantastic Evening of Learning at Our SEN Teach Meet!
Our recent SEN Teach Meet was an incredible success, bringing together over 80 passionate educational professionals for an evening of inspiration, collaboration, and practical learning.
The event was designed to support anyone working with children and young people with special educational needs, offering the chance to develop new skills, share experiences, and build meaningful connections with others in the field.
Attendees took part in a series of expert-led workshops, each one packed with valuable strategies and real-world insight:
- Making Sense of Sensory Integration – Ben Collinge
Explore how to identify and support students with sensory processing difficulties, with practical approaches to create more inclusive and responsive learning environments. - Adaptive Teaching to Support Students with Autism – Flora Smithies
Discover flexible, evidence-based classroom strategies tailored to the needs of autistic learners, helping every student thrive through thoughtful, adaptive teaching. - Positive Behaviour Support: The Importance of Relationship Building – Carl Foster
Unpack the vital role of strong, trust-based relationships in shaping positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing. - Giving Students a Voice: A Guide to Implementing a Total Communication Approach – Kate Thomas
This session offered practical tools and techniques to ensure every student has access to a meaningful, personalised way to communicate. - Sensory Food Avoidance: Why is My Child Struggling? – Kate Clipston
A compassionate and informative look at food-related sensory issues, providing practical guidance for support at home and in school.
The atmosphere throughout the evening was full of energy, curiosity, and a shared commitment to making a difference. Feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive, with many highlighting the value of learning from peers and the wealth of practical ideas they took away.
A huge thank you to our incredible workshop leaders and to everyone who attended and contributed to the evening’s success. We’re proud to have hosted such an enriching event and can’t wait to welcome you back to our next SEN Teach Meet!
Take a look at some of the highlights below and don’t forget to check out the full Mayfield SEN Teach Meet 2025 Gallery to see more moments from the evening!
