Support for Learning Conference

Event Date

February 23, 2026

Event Cost

£130

Event Time

10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Location

Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa

1 West Victoria Dock Road
Dundee
DD1 3JP

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Cancellation and refund policy

Cancellations must be advised by email 5 working days prior to the event.
A refund will not be granted if a registrant fails to attend or cancels within 5 working days prior to the event.
We welcome substitute delegates attending in your place at no additional cost.
Cancellations for residential courses must be advised 6 weeks prior to the event.

Event Description

Join us for a dynamic and practical conference designed for professionals in Support for Learning roles. This event will provide actionable strategies, fresh insights, and collaborative discussion to help every learner thrive.

Further content TBC

Featured Presenters

Aurelie Norman – Inclusion Education Consultant
Session: Inclusive Practices for SfL Teachers
This interactive workshop offers an overview of neurodiversity and anxiety, equipping educators to provide tailored support for neurodivergent learners. Through case studies and discussion, participants will explore inclusive strategies, de-escalation techniques, and practical approaches to managing dysregulation and heightened behaviour.

Rhona McAlpine – OT & Child & Mental Health Specialist
Session: Neurodiversity-Affirming and Trauma-Informed Support
Grounded in developmental, attachment, and relational theory, this session reframes “challenging behaviour” as communication and highlights the role of safety, connection, and co-regulation in learning. Participants will gain practical tools to support sensory processing, emotional regulation, and executive functioning challenges, fostering autonomy and collaborative learning relationships.

Key Takeaways:

Deepen understanding of neurodiversity, trauma, and developmental needs
Explore compassionate, relational responses to behaviour
Strengthen skills for supporting sensory and emotional regulation

Why Attend?

Learn from leading experts in inclusion and mental health
Gain practical strategies you can apply immediately
Network with peers and share best practices

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Professional Learning Co-ordinator

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