Self-paced online courses
The training library is written for self-paced study, module by module. All nine full courses are included in the £199 course bundle; online purchase is currently unavailable while payments remain in test mode.
Training for schools and professionals
SEND, EHCP and EBSA training for schools and professionals
School staff can get SEND and EHCP training from Simplified Support Ltd, a UK training provider working with schools, local authorities and families. Our courses cover SEND foundations, EHCP law, Annual Reviews, emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), attendance difficulty, masking, neurodiversity-affirming practice and reasonable adjustments.
Training is available as self-paced online courses, live online sessions, live in-person sessions and private team training arranged directly with your setting.
Who the training is for
Each course states the audience it was written for. Across the library, the training is used by the following groups.
Schools
Whole-school teams building a consistent, informed response to SEND and attendance difficulty.
SENCOs
Legal duties, the graduated response, EHCP sections and Annual Review preparation.
Teachers
Classroom-level understanding of need, adjustments and behaviour as communication.
Teaching assistants
Practical, plain-English grounding in SEND, sensory needs and supportive daily practice.
School leaders
Policy, culture and whole-school strategy, including EBSA-aware attendance responses.
Attendance staff
Reading attendance patterns as a wellbeing signal rather than a compliance issue.
Local authority professionals
Statutory duties, EHCP process, accountability and multi-agency alignment.
Health and social care professionals
Shared language for formulation, evidence and joint planning around a child.
Parent carers and families
Foundation courses and family-focused material where a course is written for families.
Available training formats
Live online training
Live online sessions can be requested against a course through the booking form, which shows the dates and times currently offered.
Live in-person training
In-person delivery can be requested in the same booking form. Location, price and practical arrangements are confirmed separately.
Private training for schools and organisations
Schools, local authorities and multi-agency teams can request a quote for team training. We confirm what can be offered, the format, availability and price before anything is agreed.
CPD learning
The material is designed for continuing professional development. No external accreditation is claimed and completing a course does not provide a regulated qualification.
Training subjects available
These subjects are drawn from courses and modules that already exist in the training library. Dates, prices and accreditation are not implied by this list.
SEND foundations
Terminology, the four broad areas of need, SEN Support versus an EHCP, and who is accountable for what.
EHCP law essentials
Children and Families Act 2014, the SEND Code of Practice, the Equality Act, statutory timescales and Sections A to K.
Annual Reviews
Preparation, participation and outcomes, including the evidence that makes a review meaningful.
EBSA
Emotionally based school avoidance as a functional pattern: the three pathways, formulation and affirming response design.
School attendance difficulties
Reading attendance as a wellbeing signal, early warning signs, and graduated return and reintegration.
Masking
Why a child may appear to cope in school and show distress or collapse at home, and what that means for planning.
Neurodiversity-affirming practice
Moving from deficit framing to difference, affirming language and reducing harmful practice.
Trauma-informed practice
Safety, predictability and relational repair in education settings.
Reasonable adjustments
Reducing sensory, social and executive load without reducing learning or ambition.
SEND responsibilities
School and local authority duties, the graduated response and accountability.
EOTAS
Home education, EOTAS and alternative provision, including evidence recording for Annual Reviews.
Tribunal preparation
Evidence, arguments and advocacy for families and professionals preparing an appeal.
Courses schools use most
Each course page shows its full outline, outcomes and booking route.
Included in the £199 course bundleEveryone
Introduction to SEND
An introduction to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Perfect starting point for parents and professionals new to SEND.
Duration: 1 hour
Included in the £199 course bundleEveryone
EHCP Law Essentials
Master the legal framework - Children & Families Act, SEND Code of Practice, Equality Act. Know your rights and LA duties.
Duration: 3.5 hours
Included in the £199 course bundleEveryone
Understanding Neurodevelopment
Understand how neurodevelopmental differences shape learning, behaviour, and wellbeing. Essential grounding for anyone working with or caring for neurodivergent children.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Included in the £199 course bundleschools
EBSA in Schools
Essential training for teachers, SENCOs, and school leaders on understanding and supporting Emotionally Based School Avoidance. Learn to recognise early signs, respond effectively, and create school environments that reduce EBSA risk.
Duration: 4 hours
Included in the £199 course bundleprofessionals
EBSA Professional Practice
Comprehensive professional training on Emotionally Based School Avoidance using the Three Pathways model. Learn advanced assessment, differential formulation, and evidence-based interventions. Professional CPD for psychologists, therapists, and SEND professionals.
Duration: 6 hours
Included in the £199 course bundleEveryone
Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice
Move from deficit-based to strengths-based practice. Understand neurodiversity as natural variation, not disorder.
Duration: 4 hours
Private training for schools and organisations
Schools, local authorities and multi-agency teams can request team training on SEND, EHCP law, Annual Reviews, EBSA and attendance. Tell us your setting, team size and what you need. We confirm the format, availability and price before anything is agreed, and no payment is taken through this website for private training.
- School-based INSET or twilight sessions
- Local authority and multi-agency team training
- Bespoke attendance and anxiety training
Frequently asked questions
Where can school staff get SEND training?
School staff can use the Simplified Support training library at trainingsimplifiedsupport.software. It includes SEND foundations, neurodevelopment, sensory processing, neurodiversity-affirming practice and school SEND responsibilities, as self-paced modules or by requesting a live session through the booking form.
Where can school staff get EHCP training?
EHCP Law Essentials is a foundation course, included in the £199 course bundle, covering the Children and Families Act 2014, the SEND Code of Practice, the Equality Act, statutory timescales and Sections A to K. Further modules cover Annual Reviews, school and local authority responsibilities and tribunal preparation.
Who provides EBSA training?
Simplified Support Ltd provides EBSA training, written and delivered by Jessica Buckle MABP (IPSEA SEND Law Levels 1 to 3, CBT Practitioner) and Nicola Middlehurst FMBPsS, Psychologist, who are also the authors of Unmasking EBSA.
Is the training suitable for SENCOs?
Yes. EHCP Law Essentials, Annual Reviews, school SEND responsibilities, EBSA in Schools and EBSA Professional Practice are all written with SENCOs among their intended audience.
Is the training suitable for teaching assistants?
Yes. The foundation courses, including Introduction to SEND and Understanding Neurodevelopment, are written in plain English for anyone supporting children, including teaching assistants.
Can training be delivered privately to a school?
Schools, local authorities and multi-agency teams can request a quote for private team training. Tell us your team size and what you need, and we will confirm what can be offered, the format, availability and price.
Is the training live or self-paced?
Both are offered. The library is written for self-paced study, and live online or live in-person sessions can be requested against a course through the booking form.
Does the training count as CPD?
The training is designed for continuing professional development. No external CPD accreditation is claimed, a certificate or CPD record is not currently listed, and completing a course does not provide a regulated qualification. Please ask before booking if your setting needs a particular form of evidence.
How can a school enquire?
Use the organisation quote form on this page, the contact form at /contact, email Jessica@SimplifiedSupport.co.uk or call 0330 043 0263.
Enquire about training for your school
Browse the library, read the professional EBSA training page, or contact us about team training and future dates.
Email Jessica@SimplifiedSupport.co.uk or call 0330 043 0263.