CPD Training

Our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) covers a wide spectrum of areas relating to mental health and wellbeing in schools. These thorough and highly evaluated courses are available at no extra cost to MAST subscribers. 

If you're interested in attending any of the events listed, please get in touch to book a place by calling 07458 305006.

5
February
Precision Teaching Level 1
1 of 2

A two-part training course to understand the theory and practice of Precision Teaching. The second session will be on 26th February, 0930-1230. THERE IS AN EXPECTATION THAT ALL DELEGATES WILL UNDERTAKE AN ASSIGNMENT USING THE PT APPROACH BETWEEN SESSIONS 1 AND 2

10
February
Introduction to Lego Therapy
1 of 1

This session will help participants understand the theory and practice behind ‘Lego Club’ and consider what you would need to begin one! • To understand the theory and practice of Lego Club • To consider the benefits to children with SEN • To begin to understand how to create and run a Lego Club • To reflect on how to embed, measure and record success This session is free to MAST subscribers, and at a cost of £125 + VAT, for non-MAST

12
February
SEND practice in schools: supporting SENCO's
1 of 1

To explore legislative processes and national guidance relating to the statutory and pre-statutory aspects of the SEND Code of Practice (2015) as underpinned by the Children and Families Act (2014). This session aims to explore the myths, facts and data that underpin national narratives around SEND and offer practical solutions for SENCos working directly in this context.

27
February
Strategies & Visual aids for Speech and Language and communication needs for late KS1 and KS2
1 of 1

for staff to feel confident to implement appropriate strategies for their setting to support students with speech, language and communication needs

12
March
Precision Teaching Level 2 (2 sessions)
1 of 2

This is a two-part training course to apply the theory and practice of Precision Teaching (PT) as a formative assessment strategy to enhance numeracy and handwriting / spelling skills. There is an expectation that all delegates will undertake an assignment using the PT approach between sessions 1 and 2. The second session for to be attended is 26th March 0930-1230.

12
March
AET: Making Sense of Autism
1 of 1

The making sense of autism training will give you a better understanding and awareness of autism and the way it affects pupils in school. This session is charged at £32 + VAT for MAST subscribed schools. Non-MAST price on request.

13
March
Colourful Semantics
1 of 1

To learn an overview of expressive language development, Colourful Semantics and how this approach can be used to support speaking and writing. To also learn how to create Colourful Semantics resources and how they can be used in a variety of different ways in their settings.

19
March
Therapeutic Play Coaching
1 of 1

For attendees of the training delivered on 10th November 2025 to share their therapeutic play approaches, and receive support on any questions they may have.

23
March
Suicide and Self harm
1 of 1

For staff to have a deeper understanding of self-harm and suicidal behaviours in children and young people and feel equipped to support those affected.

25
March
PSA Support Group
4 of 6

To provide a forum to discuss concerns and challenges To provide ‘safe space’ to discuss issues and concerns with professionals in similar roles To network and make links with other family pastoral staff To share ideas and resources To consider challenges of work and how to overcome them