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Season's Greetings: OLT Holiday Office Hours 2024-25
Date 2nd Dec 2024
Wishing all our partners and learners a wonderful festive season and a Happy New Year! Our office will be closed from 23rd December, reopening on 2nd January 2025. While our office will be closed during this period, you'll still have full access to all our webinars, courses and resources. Our support team will periodically monitor and respond to any urgent queries during the closure. Our Chr...
Education under pressure: what the 2024 teacher wellbeing index tells us
Date 22nd Nov 2024
New research from Education Support's Teacher Wellbeing Index reveals pressing challenges facing education professionals, with particular impact on those supporting students with additional needs. Here's what the latest data tells us about the current state of staff wellbeing in schools. Rising Behavioural Challenges The survey highlights a significant increase in challenging behaviour, wit...
OLT Australia's National Meeting Returns to Sydney for 2024
Date 8th Nov 2024
We're excited to announce our 14th National Meeting, taking place on Friday, November 15th, 2024, at the Fraser Suites in Sydney. This annual gathering brings together our valued delegates from educational jurisdictions across Australia for a day of collaboration and innovation. Together, we'll celebrate the year's achievements, share experiences, and map out exciting developments for OLT's pro...
Schools Balancing Basic Needs with SEND Provision
Date 24th Oct 2024
New research from education charity Teach First reveals that schools, particularly in disadvantaged areas, are increasingly using their core budgets to provide essential support for pupils, affecting their capacity to deliver specialist educational services. "More than two-fifths of schools report that disadvantaged pupils are not receiving adequate support. Three quarters report that pupils wi...
"Ask Daisy" Now on the Hub. OLT's Virtual Course Assistant Just Got Even Better
Date 16th Oct 2024
Ever wished for a knowledgeable guide to support you through your online learning? Many of you already know Daisy from her helpful support and guidance on our tutored courses. Now, we're excited to announce that Daisy has received a major upgrade, expanding her capabilities across the OLT HUB to enhance your learning experience further. Nick Maloney, OLT Director, shared his enthusiasm: "We're...
Empowering Sensory Support Services: Maximising Training and Impact In Schools
Date 11th Oct 2024
OLT, in partnership with the National Sensory Impairment Partnership (NatSIP), are pleased to share the launch of a new Online Training & Coaching package of support for Sensory Support Service teams across the UK. This programme empowers Sensory Support Services to offer enhanced training and support to school staff, improving the outcomes for CYP and enabling Specialist Teachers to focus on u...
Creating Welcoming Classrooms: OLT Joins Optimus Inclusive Schools Conference
Date 18th Sep 2024
At OLT, we believe every child deserves to feel welcomed and supported in school. That's why we're thrilled to be partnering with Optimus Education as the lead sponsor of their 2025 SEND Update conference. As the 2025 lead sponsor, we’ll not only be exhibiting at the conference, but also contributing to the speaker programme, where OLT Director Hugh Clench, will present “Inclusion – what makes ...
SEND Success Webinar: Expert Strategies from DfE's André Imich
Date 11th Sep 2024
Join us on Wednesday, 16th October 2024, for our latest OLT SEND Practice webinar.André Imich, OBE (former DfE SEN and Disability Professional Adviser) will share key strategies for schools and LAs to boost educational outcomes for SEND pupils. Webinar: SEN and Disabilities – Strategies for Improving Pupil Outcomes and Experience Host: André Imich Date: 16 October 2024 Time: 4pm – 5pm Cost:...
A fresh face for inclusive education: OLT unveils new look
Date 29th Aug 2024
OLT is excited to announce a refresh of our visual identity and new CPD accreditation. Since 2008, we've been supporting teachers worldwide, and this update reflects our commitment to the evolving landscape of inclusive education. Our refreshed logo, with its familiar purple and green, now sports a modern design reflecting our shared growth and commitment to inclusive learning environments. Thi...
New Department for Education Data on SEND in Schools
Date 9th Jul 2024
The Department for Education has published comprehensive data from the January census on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in schools across England. The new statistics reveal significant insights into the current state of SEND provisions and demographics. Key findings from the report include: Increase in SEND Prevalence: A total of 18.4% of children in England have some form...