Alternative Provision Conferences 2027

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It’s Not Just Screen Time: What Really Shapes Learning at Age 2

When conversations turn to young children and development, screen time often dominates the discussion. How much is too much? Are screens damaging language development? Should parents be stricter? New findings from the Children of the 2020s: home learning environment...

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Building a More Inclusive Future for Alternative Provision: Meet DCPro AP Attendance at Westminster Insight’s London Conference

Alternative Provision (AP) is at an important turning point. With increasing emphasis on inclusion, early intervention, better outcomes and closer partnership working, the sector is facing both significant challenges and exciting opportunities. On Wednesday 25...

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DCPro AP Attendance is heading to Cardiff next week for the National Education Show!

On Friday 2nd October, education professionals from across Wales and beyond will be heading to the Utilita Arena Cardiff for the National Education Show 2026 for a day of CPD, ideas, networking and conversations about some of the challenges facing education today.

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SEND Conferences 2026

Are you looking to attend a Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Conference in 2026? You will find an aggregated list of conferences here that might fit your needs! This list will be updated periodically as more conferences are announced. Is your conference...

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DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance Exhibiting at the Alternative Provision Manchester Conference 2026

We’re pleased to announce that DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance will be exhibiting at the upcoming Alternative Provision Manchester Conference 2026, hosted by Westminster Insight. Taking place on Wednesday 10th June 2026 in Manchester, this face-to-face event...

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Inclusive Mainstream Fund (2026–27): What’s Actually Changing for Schools?

The UK government’s Inclusive Mainstream Fund for 2026–27 introduces £400 million per year into mainstream schools to support pupils with SEND. At face value, this looks like a significant investment. But focusing only on the headline figure risks missing the more important story. This is not just additional funding. It represents a structural shift in how inclusion is expected to work in mainstream education.

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DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance exhibiting at Tes SEND Show North 2026

We’re excited to share that DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance will be exhibiting at the Tes SEND Show North 2026 on 13 and 14 March 2026 at the Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester, one of the UK’s leading events for professionals in special...

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