SEND CPD Framework

On 16th January 2026, the government announced a £200 million investment in SEND teacher training. This landmark programme will develop and deliver continuing professional development (CPD) available to all education professionals. The CPD will deepen their knowledge of how to adapt their practice and improve inclusion in their educational setting, to better meet the needs of children and young people with SEND within the mainstream educational system.

The package was described as including:

•A package of high-quality training materials to be shared with every school and further education setting to support the delivery of training to all staff on SEND and inclusion.

•New, free CPD courses for teachers and leaders in schools and further education settings.

•Investment in training for teaching and learning support assistants ensuring support staff feel equipped and confident to support learners with SEND.

•A new Early Years CPD programme, providing free, accessible training focused on inclusive practice, child development, and practical strategies for supporting children with SEND – available to all early years practitioners.

The Department for Education (DfE) is commencing market engagement and seeking feedback to inform strategy and broad programme thinking currently in development across early years, schools and colleges. The projects are at various stages in development and have distinct requirements.

This could include:

Content development

Materials production (primarily in relation to national training programmes, but also looking at materials to support schools and colleges to develop in-house professional development)

Course development

Participant recruitment and onboarding

Developing digital platforms / hosting materials

Training facilitation

Procurement Route: Other