STEPS Whole-School SEND Training Now Available to ALL UK Schools - 8th May 2025
We're thrilled to announce that STEPS (School-wide Training for Every Pupil's Support) is now available to ALL UK schools, completely free until January 2026. Due to overwhelming demand, we've removed all limitations on this transformative whole-school SEND training program.
"The response to STEPS has been truly extraordinary - far beyond our initial expectations. What started with us anticipating a small pilot has grown exponentially due to the overwhelming response from schools. This level of interest confirms the urgent need for sustainable, whole-school SEND solutions, and we're proud to remove all barriers to access," - Nick Maloney, OLT Director
Why We've Removed All Limitations While our initial expansion to 100 schools was significant, the feedback from teachers made it clear that limiting access would leave too many pupils without support. In today's challenging landscape, with 83% of schools reporting significant gaps in staff SEND knowledge and external services facing unprecedented waiting lists, STEPS offers an immediate, practical solution that should be available to all.
What Your School Receives
Join STEPS now and benefit from:
- Unlimited CPD Training for all school staff - differentiated by role and need
- 12 specialist SEND courses covering Autism, ADHD, Speech & Language, Dyslexia, SEMH, Sensory Processing, and more
- Three learning levels tailored to different staff roles - from essential awareness to specialist implementation
- Complete resource library with classroom-ready strategies
- Progress tracking dashboard to evidence impact
- Dedicated implementation support throughout your journey
Perfect Timing for September Implementation
Schools registering now will have the ideal runway to explore the platform and develop a robust implementation plan for the new academic year.
"The timing couldn't be better for schools joining now," explains Nick Maloney. "You'll have the perfect opportunity to thoughtfully embed these approaches across your staff teams from day one of the next academic year, creating lasting, sustainable change in your SEND provision."
Join the STEPS Community
This opportunity to strengthen whole-school SEND support is now available to every school. Become part of a growing network of schools across the UK building sustainable in-house expertise.
Register for STEPS Now
OnLineTraining (OLT) has been supporting special educational needs professionals for over 15 years, providing specialised training and resources to schools across the UK and internationally.