SEND Live 2026
SEND Live 2026 – First Two Workshop Drip Feeds
Early Bird tickets available until 9 January 2026. Book now!
1) Dr Hester Riviere: Group and Peer Supervision in Schools
“We do not learn from experience; we learn from reflecting on experience” (John Dewey).
Join Hester for a workshop on group and peer supervision. Supervision is a “work-based learning relationship”. Its function is to support our capacity to do our jobs well by developing skills, understanding and capacity through reflecting on experience; responding to the emotional impact of the work so that stress and burnout are minimised; and ensuring that work falls within defined ethical and professional standards.
Despite recognition of the importance of supervision to professional wellbeing, supervision is not routinely offered to education professionals and there is no common language and understanding of supervision in education. Research evidence suggests that structured reflective spaces can provide mutual support and professional growth, reduce isolation and stress, provide a safe space for processing challenging experiences, and enhance reflective capacity, problem-solving, and confidence in decision-making. These can all improve staff retention, collaboration, and overall school culture.
This brief workshop will introduce some models of peer-led group supervision that could provide spaces for educators to share experiences, manage emotional demands, and enhance professional practice.
2) The Mulberry Bush: Emotional Security in the Classroom – Research & Practice
Join experts from The Mulberry Bush for an engaging workshop that explores findings from The Mulberry Bush’s Emotional Security in the Classroom project, alongside practical strategies for fostering emotionally secure learning environments. This session will equip practitioners with tools to help children feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.
Key themes include:
- Creating Safe Spaces for Learning: Practical approaches to building environments that promote emotional security and readiness to learn.
- Adult Self-Awareness: Understanding how personal insight and emotional availability are essential in supporting children’s development.
- Supporting Staff Growth: Exploring how personal and professional development among staff directly influences the quality of education provided.
Children who have experienced trauma require emotionally attuned adults to support their social and emotional growth. By prioritising the wellbeing and self-awareness of our adult teams, we lay the foundation for safe, nurturing spaces where children can thrive.
Stay tuned for further details about the fantastic workshops we've scheduled for 2026!