Event: Twilight CPD sessions

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Supporter/CPD – Breaking barriers: Supporting disabled students’ journey to higher education  

Tuesday 11 November 2025 at 15:30 – 16:30 

A FREE virtual session to provide information to all supporters of students who have a disability.  This event is for school staff, local authorities, and 3rd party organisations (not just SENDCo’s). 

This session will cover: 

• What is a disability 

• How all staff can support disabled students 

• Disabled student support. 

• Disabled Student Allowance (DSA). 

• The words/expressions used in higher education and how it is different to school. 

• Resources available to support disabled students. 

Please register using the following link: Supporter/CPD – Supporting Disabled Students into higher education  

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Parent, carer, student and supporter (CPD) – Routes into higher education 

Thursday 13 November 2025 at 17:00 – 17:30 

Are you supporting a young person who is thinking about their future after school or college? Join our FREE virtual session designed for parents and carers to learn more about the different pathways into higher education. 

This session will: 

• cover the variety of routes available – from A levels and vocational qualifications to apprenticeships and access courses 

• explain how they can lead to university study. 

• provide insights into the application process, key timelines, and the support available along the way. 

• give you the knowledge and confidence to help guide and encourage your young person as they take their next steps. 

Please register using the following link: Parent, carer, student and supporter (CPD) – Routes into higher education 

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Parent, Carer, Student – Supporting every step: For students, parents, and carers of disabled learners 

Wednesday 26 November 2025 at 17:00 – 18:00  

A FREE virtual session to provide an opportunity for parents, carers and students to:  

• find out about the support offered at institutions for disabled students. 

• have the opportunity to speak to current disabled students who are studying at a higher education institution. 

• hear how important it is to disclose at an early stage to receive the correct support. 

• an opportunity to receive important up-to-date information on the disability support provided to enable young people to fulfil their aspirations. 

Please register using the following link: Parent, Carer, Student – Support for Disabled Students | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams  

If you would like to receive our parent and carer newsletter, please click on the following link: Subscribe to the Hepp newsletters | HeppHUB  

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Parent, carer and supporter (CPD) – Student Finance  

Thursday 12 February 2025 at 17:00 – 17:45 

A FREE virtual session delivered by Student Finance England to explain how student finance works for higher education. It is a session that will provide up to date information for parents, carers and supporters to find out more and to answer any questions you have.  

We will give you the facts on: 

• how much money students can receive as a loan or non-repayable bursary/ scholarship 

• the extra financial support they may be eligible for 

• repayments 

• and explain how finance isn’t a barrier to higher education. 

Please register using the following link: Parent, carer and supporter (CPD) – Student Finance  

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Parent, carer and supporter (CPD) – DSA decoded: The support you didn’t know you could have 

Wednesday 25 February 2026 at 17:00 – 18:00 

A FREE virtual session to help understand the financial support available to a disabled student at higher education. This session will provide information on:  

• what Disabled Student Allowance (DSA) is. 

• what forms you need to complete and how to do that. 

• the support provided for disabled students at higher education institutions. 

• take part in a Q & A session with current disabled students 

• find out why it is important to start the DSA process early to make sure all the support is in place for when the individual starts their higher education journey. 

It is never too early to start. Come along to our session to find out more.   

Please register using the following link:  Parent, carer and supporter (CPD) – Disabled Student Allowance 

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Supporter/CPD – Breaking barriers: Supporting disabled students’ journey to higher education 

Tuesday 24 March 2026 at 15:30 – 16:30  

A FREE virtual session to provide information to all supporters of students who have a disability.  This event is for school staff, local authorities, and 3rd party organisations (not just SENDCo’s).  

This session will cover: 

• What is a disability 

• How all staff can support disabled students 

• Disabled student support. 

• Disabled Student Allowance (DSA). 

• The words/expressions used in higher education and how it is different to school. 

• Resources available to support disabled students. 

Please register using the following link: Supporter/CPD – Supporting Disabled Students into higher education  

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Making the most of open days and choosing the right higher education course 

Thursday 21 May 2026 at 17:00 – 17:30  

Choosing the right higher education course is a major decision, and university or college open days are a fantastic way to explore options, ask questions, and experience the environment first-hand. This event is designed for supporters, parent and carers and prospective students to understand how to: 

• make the most of open days  

• confidently choose a course that fits their goals and interests 

• hear from parents/carers and students on their experience 

Please register using the following link: Making the most of open days and choosing the right higher education course 

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