SEND Reform: Action Workshop | Sunderland
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The SEND Reform: Action Workshop takes place on 12 November 2026 at the Enterprise and Innovation Suite within the University of Sunderland. Organised by NewWave Schools in partnership with the university, this session focuses on practical solutions for SEN reform, inclusion, and student wellbeing. The event features speakers including Lewis Atkinson MP and John Baumber, who will discuss embedding quality first teaching and addressing mental health challenges. Attendees can join the workshop at no cost to explore strategies for creating impactful inclusion plans and supporting students at risk of exclusion.
Practical solutions for SEND reform, inclusion and student wellbeing. A free workshop from NewWave Schools and the University of Sunderland.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
This is a conference workshop aimed at providing the solutions that will prepare your school or trust for the demands of SEN reform.
How can you embed quality first teaching and the knowledge of neurodiversity into every classroom?
How can you better address the mental health challenges in all schools?
How will you quickly create ISPs for a growing number of students?
How can you better support students who are at risk of exclusion?
How can you create an Inclusion Strategy that is impactful?
This workshop is powered by professionals who have built careers and resources out of a passion and drive for equity and student wellbeing.
You will leave with solutions.
SPEAKERS
Lewis Atkinson MP — Chair, Health PLP
John Baumber — Visiting Professor, University of Sunderland
Dr Dave Cashman — Founder, NewWave Schools
Dr Sarah Martin-Denham — Associate Professor, University of Sunderland
Glynis Frater — Learning Cultures Ltd
Sarah Johnson — Phoenix Education Consultancy
PROGRAMME
10:00 Registration
10:30 Welcome and introductions — Dave Cashman
10:40 A New Government Imperative — Lewis Atkinson MP
11:10 The Challenge: Every Child, Every Teacher / Every Classroom — John Baumber
11:40 Solutions that make a difference — Dave Cashman and Sarah Johnson
12:10 Building an Impactful Inclusion Strategy — Sarah Martin-Denham and Glynis Frater
12:40 Lunch break
13:15 Rolling out solutions — John Baumber
13:30 Workshops and presentations
15:00 Close
SOLUTIONS IN FOCUS
NewWave Schools: A platform enabling schools to personalise training across quality first teaching, coaching, neurodiversity and wellbeing.
Phoenix Ember: A diagnostic tool providing strategies for children needing ISPs / EHCPs, quickly producing a digital ISP and more.
Nisai Learning: A very successful package of online learning resources supported by strong pastoral interventions.
FREE ENTRY
Registration opens at 10:00. The workshop runs from 10:30 to 15:00.
Presented jointly by NewWave Schools and the University of Sunderland.
www.newwaveschools.com
Enquiries: info@newaveschools.com
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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SEND Reform: Action Workshop | Sunderland takes place on Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 10:30.
SEND Reform: Action Workshop | Sunderland is held at Enterprise and Innovation Suite, University of Sunderland in Sunderland (Hope Street, Sunderland, SR1 3QD).
Entry to SEND Reform: Action Workshop | Sunderland is free.
The forecast for SEND Reform: Action Workshop | Sunderland is Clear · 5°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Enterprise and Innovation Suite, University of Sunderland can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for SEND Reform: Action Workshop | Sunderland can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
The SEND Reform: Action Workshop takes place on 12 November 2026 at the Enterprise and Innovation Suite within the University of Sunderland. Organised by NewWave Schools in partnership with the university, this session focuses on practical solutions for SEN reform, inclusion, and student wellbeing. The event features speakers including Lewis Atkinson MP and John Baumber, who will discuss embedding quality first teaching and addressing mental health challenges. Attendees can join the workshop at no cost to explore strategies for creating impactful inclusion plans and supporting students at risk of exclusion.
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Practical solutions for SEND reform, inclusion and student wellbeing. A free workshop from NewWave Schools and the University of Sunderland.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
This is a conference workshop aimed at providing the solutions that will prepare your school or trust for the demands of SEN reform.
How can you embed quality first teaching and the knowledge of neurodiversity into every classroom?
How can you better address the mental health challenges in all schools?
How will you quickly create ISPs for a growing number of students?
How can you better support students who are at risk of exclusion?
How can you create an Inclusion Strategy that is impactful?
This workshop is powered by professionals who have built careers and resources out of a passion and drive for equity and student wellbeing.
You will leave with solutions.
SPEAKERS
Lewis Atkinson MP — Chair, Health PLP
John Baumber — Visiting Professor, University of Sunderland
Dr Dave Cashman — Founder, NewWave Schools
Dr Sarah Martin-Denham — Associate Professor, University of Sunderland
Glynis Frater — Learning Cultures Ltd
Sarah Johnson — Phoenix Education Consultancy
PROGRAMME
10:00 Registration
10:30 Welcome and introductions — Dave Cashman
10:40 A New Government Imperative — Lewis Atkinson MP
11:10 The Challenge: Every Child, Every Teacher / Every Classroom — John Baumber
11:40 Solutions that make a difference — Dave Cashman and Sarah Johnson
12:10 Building an Impactful Inclusion Strategy — Sarah Martin-Denham and Glynis Frater
12:40 Lunch break
13:15 Rolling out solutions — John Baumber
13:30 Workshops and presentations
15:00 Close
SOLUTIONS IN FOCUS
NewWave Schools: A platform enabling schools to personalise training across quality first teaching, coaching, neurodiversity and wellbeing.
Phoenix Ember: A diagnostic tool providing strategies for children needing ISPs / EHCPs, quickly producing a digital ISP and more.
Nisai Learning: A very successful package of online learning resources supported by strong pastoral interventions.
FREE ENTRY
Registration opens at 10:00. The workshop runs from 10:30 to 15:00.
Presented jointly by NewWave Schools and the University of Sunderland.
www.newwaveschools.com
Enquiries: info@newaveschools.com
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is SEND Reform: Action Workshop | Sunderland?
SEND Reform: Action Workshop | Sunderland takes place on Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 10:30.
Where is SEND Reform: Action Workshop | Sunderland taking place?
SEND Reform: Action Workshop | Sunderland is held at Enterprise and Innovation Suite, University of Sunderland in Sunderland (Hope Street, Sunderland, SR1 3QD).
How much are tickets for SEND Reform: Action Workshop | Sunderland?
Entry to SEND Reform: Action Workshop | Sunderland is free.
What will the weather be like at SEND Reform: Action Workshop | Sunderland?
The forecast for SEND Reform: Action Workshop | Sunderland is Clear · 5°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near SEND Reform: Action Workshop | Sunderland?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Enterprise and Innovation Suite, University of Sunderland can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
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