Send Searchlights Series 2026
Our monthly webinar series ‘SEND Searchlights’ features short, 30-minute episodes where experts share insights and knowledge on all things SEND assessments. It also offers a space for schools to ask us their own burning questions. You can view recordings of all our previous SEND Searchlights webinars here.
You can see all of our upcoming webinars below:
15th January – 8:00am – 8:30am (UK Time)
SEND Q & A – Join our webinar where we tackle your pre-submitted questions about Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) head-on! This session is built entirely by you. We are dedicating the time to providing direct, actionable advice and clarity on the most pressing challenges you and the SEND community have asked about.
10th February – 8:00am – 8:30am (UK Time)
Supporting Access Arrangements – Navigating the complexities of exam Access Arrangements is a crucial, yet often time-consuming, task. Join us for a detailed, practical webinar focused on streamlining your process using the powerful assessments such as Exact and Recall. This session will provide you with the expert knowledge required to confidently use these digital tools to identify eligible students, gather comprehensive evidence, and complete the necessary documentation for external examination boards.
10th March – 8:00am – 8:30am (UK Time)
Year of Reading & Dyslexia – 2026 is the National Year of Reading in the UK but let’s take this worldwide! Join our practical webinar where we help you achieve literacy success! We’ll show you how you can use data to spot reading barriers and how to support your learners for maximum impact.
14th April – 8:00am – 8:30am (UK Time)
Exploring Dyscalculia – More information coming soon
12th May – 8:00am – 8:30am (UK Time)
Supporting Working Memory – More information coming soon
9th June – 8:00am – 8:30am (UK Time)
Preparing for Transition – More information coming soon
A little bit more about the facilitators:
Polly Marsh
Polly has over 10 years of teaching experience, having worked in both state and independent primary schools. After qualifying as a teacher, she then completed the National Award for SENCo. In 2019 she became a Specialist Leader in Education for SEND and progressed to Inclusion Lead, followed by Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion, where she completed her NPQSL.
Debbie Baird
Debbie is a Trainer within the practice team who has a wealth of SEND experience. Prior to joining Renaissance, her background was in Special Education. She worked in a SEMH school for fourteen years working with children aged 5-19 who had complex social, emotional, communication and mental health difficulties across a range of cognitive abilities. She also has qualifications in supporting children with Dyslexic tendencies.