Cardiff Seminars 2025
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09:00 - 09:50
Making the most of the internet as a teacher
In the session Mr P will share and demonstrate a wealth of free tools available for teachers to use to enhance learning in the classroom.
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Mr P (Lee Parkinson)
09:00 - 09:50
The importance of play and fun for children’s wellbeing
Jenny will discuss how everyone can play happily in busy, zoned playgrounds. She will also highlight how playfulness can bring more joy into the classroom! Read more...
09:00 - 09:50
SEN Seminar
It is just a fad: They don’t need a diagnosis
Answering the undercurrent of resentment around increasing rates of neurodivergent diagnosis, by looking at what is causing the trend, and what the consequences of diagnosis are. Read more...
09:00 - 09:50
SEN Seminar
Teaching and learning in a neurodiverse world
During this session, Nina Jackson, a neurodiverse educator herself, will guide you, share strategies, skills and ideas to support teaching and learning in a neurodiverse world. Read more...
09:00 - 09:50
Understanding mental wealth
Participants will leave with a renewed understanding of their support network and actionable steps to enhance their mental wealth through meaningful connections.
09:00 - 09:50
SEN Seminar
SEND / ALN identification and it’s Impact on progress, resources and well-being
This session will highlight the importance of SEND identification and practice and its impact on resources, progress and well being of the school community.
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Emma Noel Pinnock
09:00 - 09:50
Present your ideas, news and opinions with confidence
Do you avoid delivering presentations? Do you lack confidence in sharing opinions or even sharing news in bigger groups. Read more...
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Susan Heaton-Wright
09:00 - 09:50
Reducing challenging behaviour in class: Why focusing on language skills can be an answer
Sue White will discuss the role improving vocabulary and communication skills can have in reducing challenging behaviours in class. Sue will share practical strategies to help students communicate and fully engage in learning activities in a positive way.
09:00 - 09:50
Personalised learning for every pupil
This session focuses on personalising learning through tools and functionalities available on your existing school devices. Read more...
09:00 - 09:50
Vocal energiser – Vocal health and well-being
Read more to see what will Polly be delivering in her session.
09:00 - 09:50
e-sgol yn y Cynradd
Cyflwyniad rhyngweithiol yn edrych ar brosiectau buddiol i ysgolion cynradd sy’n manteisio ar y dechnoleg ddiweddaraf i ddod â phrofiadau gwerthfawr i ddysgwyr ledled Cymru. Darllen mwy...
09:00 - 09:50
Using your school grounds for learning
This workshop will provide ideas and inspiration for you to start using your school grounds for learning.There is a wealth of learning opportunities in every school outdoor area even with limited or no grass and trees. Read more...
09:00 - 09:50
SEN Seminar
Strategies for effective SEND / ALN leadership
This will be a session giving you tools and strategies to be an effective leader of SEND / ALN. Looking at the challenges and expectations of this role and simple techniques to overcome the barriers.
10:30 - 11:20
Dragons – A creative writing adventure
In this dynamic workshop, you’ll dive into the magical world of mythical creatures to explore short-burst poetry, news reports and information writing. Read more...
10:30 - 11:20
Working smarter not harder
Embracing AI to support teaching and learning in the classroom. This session will involve Mr P sharing and demonstrating effective ways AI can help and support teachers in the classroom.
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Mr P (Lee Parkinson)
10:30 - 11:20
Working on our own mental health and wellbeing first – so we have the energy to help others!
We need balance in our lives and to work on Personal Care Plans, mindfulness and fun to recharge energy and joy levels, to have energy to actively support others. Read more...
10:30 - 11:20
SEN Seminar
Sensory supports are you being mis-sold?
This seminar would unpick any one size fits all approach and look at how to use sensory resources to best support those who benefit from that kind of support. Read more...
10:30 - 11:20
The path to happy, high-performing schools
High performance and happiness can seem mutually exclusive, however this is a false dichotomy - to have either you need the other. Read more...
10:30 - 11:20
Finding the Fizz – pedagogy, practice, emotional well-being, hope and happiness.
Nina Jackson will inspire you to be the best you can be and ways to help children and young people find their fizz in learning.  Read more...
10:30 - 11:20
Coaching at heart of organisational health and well-being
In this interactive workshop, Julie will engage you in the art of coaching. There will be a focus on listening, curiosity and asking the right questions. Read more...
10:30 - 11:20
Learn to de-escalate with the Maria Von Trapp method
Meic takes delegates through the process of why some children will display certain behaviours and how, by transforming into Maria Von Trapp you can learn to de-escalate and manage behaviour via Doe Ray Me
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Meic Griffiths, Neal Collard
10:30 - 11:20
SEN Seminar
The principal educational strategies to support children and young people with ADHD
Strategies for the classroom- including support for executive functioning, communication, masking, memory, engagement and support for self-management. Read more...
10:30 - 11:20
To Pride or not to Pride
In the last few years, holding a pride event has become a new trend in schools. Are these valuable additions to school or a gimmick? In this session, we will unpick the reasons for and against holding a pride in school, whether you should have a Pride club and alternative ways to engage with our community about LGBTQ+ identities and issues.
10:30 - 11:20
Things I didn’t know my device could do!
This hands-on session will introduce teachers to powerful, lesser-known features on iPads, laptops, and Chromebooks that can enrich classroom learning without the need for additional resources or technology. Read more...
10:30 - 11:20
Magic and Self-Confidence
An opportunity for you to be amazed by some magic tricks and to experience it’s worth as it’s used to develop self-confidence and strategies to cope with difficult emotions. Read more...
12:00 - 12:50
Oracy – Pedagogy of hope and action
Hywel will explore...read them here...
12:00 - 12:50
SEN Seminar
Autism plus environment = Outcome
Exploring what it means to be Autistic, and how important that quote is in the title. Read more...
12:00 - 12:50
Creating the ‘We’: The importance of belonging in schools
In this seminar Jean will explore the research on belonging and provide practical strategies for increasing school connectedness for all pupils - but particularly those who are disadvantaged or vulnerable. Read more...
12:00 - 12:50
Building your mental wealth team
Participants will learn practical strategies for self-care and how to cultivate a network that offers both support and accountability, enhancing their mental wealth and overall effectiveness. Read more...
12:00 - 12:50
The explosive pupil! Anger management for schools and colleges
This session is designed to give participants an insight into the characteristics and psychology of anger and explore and understand potential triggers. As well as tools, techniques and practical strategies to safely manage and deal with certain pupils/students and situations.
12:00 - 12:50
SEN Seminar
Leading outstanding SEND / ALN provisions.
This session will highlight the importance of SEND / ALN identification and practice and its impact on resources, progress and well being of the school community. Read more...
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Emma Noel Pinnock
12:00 - 12:50
Top tips for making an impact in the classroom: With your voice, physical presence and vocal health
In this practical session you will discover how to use your voice; ‘Traffic light voices’ for pacing your vocal usage; basic charisma and body language tips; designing lessons to pace your energy and tips on how to look after your voice. Read more...
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Susan Heaton-Wright
12:00 - 12:50
Using the outdoors to maximise nature connection.
In this seminar we explore how all time outside the classroom can be maximised to achieve strong nature connection, from residential trips to forest school to everyday curriculum delivery. Read more...
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Rebecca Edwards / Mark Tiernan
12:00 - 12:50
60 Seconds away
Join us as we uncover the intense world of split-second decision-making and its significant consequences in our everyday lives and society. Read more...
12:00 - 12:50
Approaching EAL support strategically: From arrival to assessment and achievement
Beth will explore what it means to be EAL, how long the process of learning English can take and how best to assess and monitor the progress of your EAL cohort. Read more...
12:00 - 12:50
Understanding the DfE’s whole school approach the mental health and wellbeing
This seminar offers insights into a dynamic, long-term solution tailored to your school’s unique needs. Read more...
12:00 - 12:50
Using your school grounds for learning
This workshop will provide ideas and inspiration for you to start using your school grounds for learning.There is a wealth of learning opportunities in every school outdoor area even with limited or no grass and trees. Read more...
12:00 - 12:50
SEN Seminar
Where words fail music speaks
Music therapy is a tool that can support children with mental health difficulties through expressing emotions through music or other creative activities where words lack or feel too difficult. Read more...
13:30 - 14:20
Using your school grounds for learning
This workshop will provide ideas and inspiration for you to start using your school grounds for learning.There is a wealth of learning opportunities in every school outdoor area even with limited or no grass and trees. Read more...
13:30 - 14:20
Be Resilient! Practical ways to develop resilient pupils
This session is designed for participants to gain a deeper understanding as well as explore a kit bag of research-based practical approaches and strategies to support building resilience. Read more...
13:30 - 14:20
How to bring joy into your classroom without losing your mind.
Hywel will share approaches that will enable you to excel in your role. Read more...
13:30 - 14:20
Taskmaster education: The joy of learning
Attendees will get the chance to try out some of the tasks that we use in Taskmaster Club and see for themselves how beneficial the format can be for all ages and abilities. Read more...
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Dr Ali Struthers, James Blake-Lobb
13:30 - 14:20
SEN Seminar
Autistic, at school, understanding our sensory differences can enhance learning
Read more to see what Tigger will be covering...
13:30 - 14:20
Datblygiadau newydd mewn cyhoeddi llyfrau digidol rhyngweithiol ar gyfer ysgolion.
Creu a chyhoeddi gwaith gwreiddiol 'trawsgwricwlaidd' y disgyblion ar ffurf testun, graffeg, sain, a ffilm. Darllen mwy...
13:30 - 14:20
When do Restrictive Practices Become a Safeguarding Concern?
This seminar explores the critical balance between safety and rights when using restrictive practices in care and education settings. Read more...
13:30 - 14:20
I only said and … WOOSH!
Neal and Meic take you through some of the behavioural presentations, what pushes your buttons and how you can use our mindful mole to help understand and support some of the most tricky behaviours.
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Meic Griffiths, Neal Collard
13:30 - 14:20
SEN Seminar
Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people with ADHD.
Read more to see what Colin will be covering in his session...
13:30 - 14:20
Bullying is so gay
In this seminar, we will look at the reasons that bullying takes place, the mistakes that are often made when attempting to tackle bullying and what you can do to reduce bullying, and improve the lives of all pupils. Read more...
13:30 - 14:20
Unlocking joy in education: A seminar for empowering educators
This seminar emphasises the importance of well-being for educators to create joyful learning environments both at work and at home. We'll explore gratitude, mindfulness, and self-care to help educators reconnect with their values and enhance their moments of joy. Read more...
13:30 - 14:20
10 Common leadership pitfalls in schools and how to overcome them
Join us to uncover what these common pitfalls are and discover practical steps to overcome them. Read more...
13:30 - 14:20
The importance of understanding retained primitive reflexes in a post pandemic world
Retained Primitive Reflexes have been around as a concept since at least the 1950’s yet there is still scant understanding of how they impact children. Since the pandemic and a generation of children growing up in a changed society, primitive reflexes are having an even greater impact and can partly explain why so many children are struggling. Read more...
15:00 - 15:50
How to support children and young people experiencing grief
The session will offer practical ideas that staff or parents can use to support a child in their bereavement journey, with one of these approaches demonstrated during the seminar. Attendees will also receive signposting information and resources. Read more...
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Tracey Booth & Katherine Potter
15:00 - 15:50
Behaviour as communication
Attendees will learn practical approaches to respond effectively, reduce challenging behaviours, and build positive, supportive relationships. Read more....
15:00 - 15:50
An introduction to dyscalculia and maths difficulties
The seminar will include dyscalculia definitions, context, maths anxiety, indicators of maths difficulties, use of checklists and screening tools, assessment, and teaching intervention strategies for the classroom. Delegates will gain a better understanding of how to screen, identify and support learners with dyscalculia or maths difficulties in the classroom.
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Cat Eadle, Rob Jennings
15:00 - 15:50
Overcoming stress in education: Strategies for joy and well-being
This seminar will delve into the barriers and blocks to joy, focusing on what we can control and influence in our own lives and workplaces. Participants will leave empowered and better equipped to manage and alleviate stress, with practical tools and tips at their fingertips to create more pockets of joy. Read more...
15:00 - 15:50
SEN Seminar
EAL vs SEN / ALN and factors which may affect progress
Common barriers to learning are often at play so Beth will highlight these, but she will also look at red flags for when SEN / ALN might be playing a role alongside EAL. Read more...
15:00 - 15:50
From solitude to solidarity: Why group work is vital for social and emotional wellbeing in schools
This seminar explores how schools can meet these challenges by knowing when to shift from one-to-one therapeutic interventions to a group work approach, fostering connection, empathy, and resilience in young people. Read more...
15:00 - 15:50
Technolegau Cydweithredol mewn Ysgolion
Ymunwch â ni i lunio dyfodol addysg drwy lens technolegau cydweithredol arloesol. Darllen mwy...
15:00 - 15:50
Indoor approach to maximising nature connection
In this seminar we use intersectional pedagogy as the framework to explore how standard curriculum delivery can be enhanced to impart nature connection, even when inside the classroom. Read more...
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Rebecca Edwards / Mark Tiernan
15:00 - 15:50
Adaptable is the new sexy
This engaging keynote empowers education professionals to foster an adaptable mindset, enabling them to navigate change confidently and inspire their students to do the same. Prepare to be motivated and equipped with tools to turn uncertainty into opportunity. Read more...