CPD Training

Our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) covers a wide spectrum of areas relating to mental health and wellbeing in schools. These thorough and highly evaluated courses are available at no extra cost to MAST subscribers. 

If you're interested in attending any of the events listed, please get in touch to book a place by calling 07458 305006.

12
March
Precision Teaching Level 2 (2 sessions)
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This is a two-part training course to apply the theory and practice of Precision Teaching (PT) as a formative assessment strategy to enhance numeracy and handwriting / spelling skills. There is an expectation that all delegates will undertake an assignment using the PT approach between sessions 1 and 2. The second session for to be attended is 26th March 0930-1230.

12
March
AET: Making Sense of Autism
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The making sense of autism training will give you a better understanding and awareness of autism and the way it affects pupils in school. This session is charged at £32 + VAT for MAST subscribed schools. Non-MAST price on request.

13
March
Colourful Semantics
1 of 1

To learn an overview of expressive language development, Colourful Semantics and how this approach can be used to support speaking and writing. To also learn how to create Colourful Semantics resources and how they can be used in a variety of different ways in their settings.

19
March
Therapeutic Play Coaching
1 of 1

For attendees of the training delivered on 10th November 2025 to share their therapeutic play approaches, and receive support on any questions they may have.

23
March
Suicide and Self harm
1 of 1

For staff to have a deeper understanding of self-harm and suicidal behaviours in children and young people and feel equipped to support those affected.

25
March
PSA Support Group
4 of 6

To provide a forum to discuss concerns and challenges To provide ‘safe space’ to discuss issues and concerns with professionals in similar roles To network and make links with other family pastoral staff To share ideas and resources To consider challenges of work and how to overcome them

27
March
AET: Leadership, inclusion and structural reasonable adjustments
1 ofr 1

To develop skills and knowledge so that delegates can support their organisations to meet/exceed the requirements of external reviewers such as Ofsted, and be compliant with legislative requirements. N.B. Cost to MAST Subscribed schools: 84 + VAT, non-MAST subscribed schools £210+ VAT per person.

30
March
Grieving in puddles 2 - An experiential exploration of techniques and strategies used in therapeutic support around loss
1 of 1

An experiential workshop to share resources and ideas to help children access their grieving process through creative therapeutic activities.

27
April
Emotional Logic - An introduction
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This introduction will teach staff some of the basic principles of Emotional Logic and how, with further training, they can apply this method in an educational setting. Through practical skills training, background theory, conversational practise and discussion, participants will begin to make an initial and constructive response to emotional turmoil and adjustment to change.

6
May
PSA Support Group
5 of 6

To provide a forum to discuss concerns and challenges To provide ‘safe space’ to discuss issues and concerns with professionals in similar roles To network and make links with other family pastoral staff To share ideas and resources To consider challenges of work and how to overcome them