Education
CPD neurodiversity training for teachers
You likely already adapt your teaching for neurodivergent pupils. Most teachers do, even before a pupil has a diagnosis and without any formal training. Our CPD training gives that instinct a clear structure. You can apply it consistently, across every pupil, without needing to go back to the SENCO each time.
Why CPD neurodiversity training matters for teachers
Neurodivergent pupils including those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia and related differences are present in classrooms across every school. Many will arrive without a formal diagnosis, and teachers are often the first to notice that something is not working.
Initial teacher training covers neurodiversity briefly at best. Most teachers develop their understanding through experience rather than structured learning. This creates gaps, uncertainty and inconsistent practice across different classrooms.
Continuing professional development neurodiversity training fills those gaps with clinician-led content designed specifically for what teachers face day to day.
What CPD neurodiversity training for teachers covers
Our training is developed by clinical psychologists and neurodevelopmental specialists. It is practical, evidence-based and grounded in classroom reality.
Core learning areas
- Understanding autism, ADHD, dyslexia and co-occurring differences
- How neurodivergent pupils process information and instructions
- Why some pupils struggle with transitions, organisation and working memory
- Adapting communication without simplifying expectations
- Supporting attention and engagement across different lesson formats
- Managing behaviour linked to additional needs with clarity and consistency
- Making reasonable adjustments that work in mixed-ability classrooms
Neurodiversity CPD is most effective when it translates directly into classroom practice. Our training focuses on what teachers can do differently, not just what they need to know.
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Our neurodiversity training modules for teachers
Each of the areas above is covered in depth across our clinician-developed modules, structured for busy teachers and accessible at any time without supply cover or fixed training days. You can browse the education training catalogue to see what is available for your setting.
Flexible CPD that fits the school timetable
Teacher workload is significant. Training should not add to it. Our continuing professional development is delivered through digital modules that teachers access at their own pace, at a time that works for them.
- Access at any time, including evenings and non-teaching periods
- Structured into manageable sessions, not long single-day training
- Consistent content that can be paused and revisited
- Clear progress tracking and CPD certificates on completion
- Available across the whole school for consistent staff development
Schools can also combine teacher training with our SEND CPD training courses for a fuller course of staff development.
From CPD to classroom practice
One of the main challenges with CPD is applying it. Without a clear structure, training can stay abstract and fail to change what happens in the classroom.
Our training addresses this by focusing on implementation throughout. Each module connects learning to specific classroom situations, supporting the broader neurodiversity training for schools approach.
Teachers often report improvement in
- Confidence in supporting pupils with additional needs
- Ability to adapt instructions without disrupting the class
- Understanding of behaviour that is linked to need rather than choice
- Consistency in the strategies they apply day to day
- Collaboration with SENCOs and teaching assistants
Clinician-led and recognised
All our teacher neurodiversity training is designed and created by qualified clinicians & specialist practitioners. As a CPD UK Member organisation, this reflects our commitment to high-quality professional development and provides a clear record of staff learning that schools can use for Ofsted and leadership purposes.
For schools looking to embed training across all staff rather than teachers alone, our whole school neurodiversity course provides a structured and scalable approach.
School pricing
School subscription pricing
Whole-staff access to all our neurodiversity courses for education. We are a CPD UK Member organisation. No hidden fees.
Neurodiversity Courses for Education
Annual
Billed annually · 1 school only · One simple payment.
- Full access to all school neurodiversity modules, + newly added modules
- Certificates of completion for every member of staff
- Whole-staff access included
- Progress tracking and completion reporting
- Clinician-led content, regularly updated
Need access across multiple schools? Talk to us about MAT pricing.
Start your CPD neurodiversity training
Talk to our team about flexible, clinician-led CPD training that fits around your school's schedule and supports every teacher in your setting.