Welcome to OLT
We are a provider of ‘just-in-time’ intermediate continuous professional development (CPD) in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), which supports SENCos/SENDCos, teachers, teaching support staff and senior leaders to narrow the gap in attainment and improve life chances for all pupils with SEND. Our approach supports the information needs of the team around the child, and is used by school governors, parents and carers, therapists and other members of the community.
I think online learning is now a great option for schools. I saw that there was a need and this was the perfect solution.
Advisory Teacher (2021)
| | Say their practice is more inclusive as a result of our courses |
| | Would recommend our courses to others |
| | Believe we understand what they need to be successful |
Survey (2019 - 2020)
We support schools and local authorities to meet their legal requirements, under the SEND Code of Practice (2015) by offering quality CPD that delivers lasting transformations in practice at a reasonable cost.
Our aims
| 1 | Teachers and teaching assistants have a secure knowledge of SEND |
| 2 | All children and young people enjoy an inclusive learning experience |
| 3 | LA/MAT leaders fulfil their legal requirements to support pupils with SEND |
Our outcomes
Impact on confidence in overall abilities to meet the needs of pupils with SEND
- Very confident
- Fairly confident
- Somewhat confident
- Not confident
Pre-training
Post-training
Source: LMS 2021
Our CPD offer
14 paid courses
Our tutored courses are aimed at teaching teams. They are designed and delivered by SEND experts, so that learning can be contextualised to meet specific needs.
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5 free courses
View these short courses for free. They're designed to support the team around the child approach by including parents/carers and support staff, in addition to teaching and leadership teams.
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Webinars
Access our range of live and on demand webinars! Offering great value CPD and delivered with experts, they cover a wide range of key SEND topics and practical strategies for educational professionals and parents alike.
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Professionals
Individuals taking responsibility for their own professional development.
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Help create an inclusive education for all with the Golden Teacher
As part of our commitment to social responsibility, OLT has developed the Golden Teacher (GT) at the suggestion of UNESCO. Now a standalone charity supporting untrained teachers in sub-Saharan Africa, discover how you can contribute to the work of the GT and help create an inclusive education for all.