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Joined October 2008
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Behaviour feeling tricky? 🧩 Let’s swap confusion for calm with real strategies for autistic learners. πŸ’¬ Big needs = big behaviour. πŸ‘‰ Book now! #SEND #AutismSupport #BehaviourDecoded #TeacherLife
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πŸ“… Year-round CPD access The Sensory Learning Bundle offers 12 months of flexible learning for educators. πŸ›’ Learn more: hirstwood.com/product/sensor… #YearRoundCPD #FlexibleLearning #SensoryEducation #TeacherDevelopment #TheSensoryLearningBundle
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πŸ”„ High staff turnover? The Big Bundle delivers bite-sized, on-demand CPDβ€”ideal for keeping every team member up to speed. πŸ› οΈ Bridge the gaps with flexible CPD for every team member πŸ‘‰ hirstwood.com/product/the-bi… #CPD #SEN #TeacherTraining #HighTurnover #TheBigBundle #EduTwitter
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πŸ’Έ Train more, spend less 12 months of high-quality CPD. Budget-friendly. No compromise. πŸ›’ Buy online today! πŸ‘‰ hirstwood.com/product/the-bi… #CPD #AffordableTraining #TeacherCPD #TheBigBundle #EduTwitter
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🧠✨ Ever thought about how clutter impacts learning? It can make a big difference for our learners! Watch the video below to find out more. πŸŽ₯πŸ“š #LearningEnvironment #FocusMatters #EducationTips
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🌿 Transform outdoor areas into sensory-rich learning spaces. Discover how to design environments that support diverse sensory needs and promote inclusive education. πŸ‘‰ Read the blog: hirstwood.com/the-great-outd… #SensoryLearning #OutdoorEducation #HirstwoodTraining
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πŸ’Έ Train more, spend less 12 months of high-quality CPD. Budget-friendly. No compromise. πŸ›’ Buy online today! πŸ‘‰ hirstwood.com/product/the-bi… #CPD #AffordableTraining #TeacherCPD #TheBigBundle #EduTwitter
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Why attend? Sensory on a Shoestring – a twilight! πŸ“… 3 July | 4–5pm 🎀 Richard Hirstwood πŸ”— hirstwood.com/events/shoestr… βœ” Practical ideas using stuff you already have βœ” Sound tools, textured boards, DIY paths βœ” Setup tips for sensory corners βœ” Every sense, every learner
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Session spotlight: Self-Regulation with Chris Barson 🧠 Learn to spot triggers πŸ—οΈ Adjust environments 🎯 Boost focus & calm in class πŸ“… 27 June | 100% online πŸ”— hirstwood.com/events/autism-… #SEND #AutismSupport #SelfRegulation #HirstwoodTraining #AutismConference2025
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🧠 How do you make classrooms work for autistic learners? Join The Autism Conference on 27 June 2025 πŸ’‘ 5 expert talks πŸ’» 100% online πŸ”— hirstwood.com/events/autism-… #AutismConference2025 #SENDSupport #InclusiveTeaching #CPD #Hirstwood
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In a special school or SEN unit? This conference is for you. 🧠 Practical CPD πŸŽ“ Built for neurodiverse classrooms πŸ“… 27 June 2025 πŸ”— hirstwood.com/events/autism-… #AutismConference2025 #SENDSupport #SpecialEducation #HirstwoodTraining
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πŸ“š The Best Sensory Story Books – a twilight! πŸ“… 25 June 🎀 Richard Hirstwood πŸ”— hirstwood.com/events/sensory… How do you make books work for sensory learners? βœ” Herve Tullet’s interactive style βœ” Visual cues & movement βœ” Sensory timing & repetition βœ” Story maps & floor trails
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πŸŽ“ What’s at The Autism Conference? 🧠 Self-regulation – Chris Barson 🎲 Play cycle – Matt Laurie 🎯 Motivation through play – Bex Watton πŸ—οΈ Play audit – Carol Allen 🎨 Sensory on a shoestring – Richard Hirstwood πŸ“… 27 June πŸ”— hirstwood.com/events/autism-… #SENDCPD #AutismSupport
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πŸŽ₯ Can’t make it live? You’ll still get: βœ… Full event recording πŸ’¬ Zoom chat transcript πŸ“ Available at: online.hirstwood.com πŸ“† Access for 10 days after 27 June 2025 πŸ”— Book now: hirstwood.com/events/autism-… #AutismConference2025 #OnlineCPD #SENDtraining #HirstwoodTraining
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🧩 Autism Aware: Understanding with empathyβ€”create inclusive spaces for all. Read more πŸ‘‰ hirstwood.com/autism-aware/ PLUS: The Autism Conference is THIS FRIDAY! πŸŽ‰ Book now πŸ‘‰ hirstwood.com/events/autism-… #AutismConference2025 #AutismAware #SENDsupport
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The Autism Conference Why attend❓ 🎯 5 focused sessions 🧠 Real-world tools πŸ“š For teachers, SENCOs, therapists & more πŸ“… 27 June πŸ”— Book now: hirstwood.com/events/autism-… #AutismConference2025 #SENDCPD #InclusivePractice #HirstwoodTraining
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🎲 Session: Autistic Play Audit: Are you enabling best practice? With Carol Allen at The Autism Conference Explore how to: – Enable child-led play – Resource & support sensory needs – Improve your play environments πŸ“… 27 June πŸ”— Book now: hirstwood.com/events/autism-… #SEND
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The Autism Conference πŸ“… 27 June 2025 🎀 With Chris Barson, Carol Allen, Bex Watton, Matt Laurie and Richard Hirstwood πŸ”— Book now: hirstwood.com/events/autism-… 5 expert sessions on self-regulation, play, motivation & sensory learning. #AutismConference2025 #SENDtraining #Inclusive
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Join Bex Watton’s session at The Autism Conference: β€˜If it’s fun, they will come: building intrinsic motivation in the classroom’ 🧠 Intrinsic motivation 🎲 Planning playful learning πŸ—οΈ Creating effective β€œplayscapes” πŸ“… 27 June πŸ”— hirstwood.com/events/autism-… #SEND #AutismSupport
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πŸ“˜ Accountability drives success. The Big Bundle offers structured CPD with progress tracking, keeping your team on the path to growth. πŸ› οΈ Empower your staff with CPD that holds them accountable. πŸ‘‰ hirstwood.com/product/the-bi… #TeacherTraining #ProfessionalGrowth #TheBigBundle
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