Upcoming workshops

This introductory workshop provides teachers with a clear and practical understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in inclusive early years and primary classrooms. Participants will explore key inclusive education principles, international SEND frameworks, and the role of the educator in supporting diverse learners. The session establishes a strong foundation for inclusive practice and sets the direction for the SEN workshop series.

This workshop focuses on how teachers can identify potential SEN through careful observation and responsive teaching. Participants will explore practical strategies for supporting learners, working in partnership with families, and creating supportive classroom environments. The session emphasises proactive approaches and positive behaviour supports that benefit all learners.

Communication and interaction are central to learning. This practical workshop explores common communication and interaction needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). Teachers will learn inclusive communication strategies and classroom adaptations that support understanding, engagement and participation. 

This workshop introduces teachers to common cognition and learning differences. Participants will explore specific learning difficulties and practical strategies that support access to learning without lowering expectations. The focus is on realistic adjustments teachers can implement immediately. 

Mastering Writing with Primary School Learners: Practical Strategies for Busy Classrooms is a hands-on, high-impact teacher training workshop designed for ESL, EAL, TESOL, and CELTA-trained teachers working in primary settings. Discover practical, low-prep techniques to boost young learners’ writing skills, especially in large, mixed-ability classrooms. This CPD session equips teachers with classroom-ready strategies, scaffolding tools, and efficient feedback routines that make teaching writing easier, more engaging, and more effective. Perfect for busy teachers in schools looking to level up their literacy instruction.

We will take a dive into the world of drama and discover innovative strategies to transform your classroom into a fun, interactive learning environment. This practical workshop will guide you through the art of adapting your existing materials into captivating drama activities that promise not only to engage but to inspire and motivate your students, and more importantly, show how drama strategies can develop soft skills.

The International Phonemic Alphabet (IPA) is the foundation of phonology and is a way for people to accurately transcribe (write down) the sounds we make in English. It is an essential component of the Trinity CertTESOL course and provides an effective support to learners when they are developing English pronunciation skills. This online workshop is for anyone who wants to know more about what to expect in the CertTESOL course or who would like to brush up on phonology.

Developing good reading and listening skills is vital for learners to be able access the language. In this workshop we will cover a step-by-step approach to teaching receptive skills and allow for reflection and application of what was learned. This workshop is for anyone who wants to know more about what to expect in the CertTESOL course or who would like to brush up on teaching reading and listening.

This session looks at the ways that pronunciation and phonological transcription are integrated into the assignment work and teaching practice that trainees perform on the Trinity CertTESOL course. You will be introduced in a practical way to the International Phonemic Alphabet and the 44 sounds of English as they are presented to learners. You will get your first experience of phonological transcription, a key skill for success on the CertTESOL course.