CENMAC’s Thursday Thirty
Online training & information sessions
CENMAC’s Thursday Thirty online training & information sessions run throughout the school term.
Join us at 15.30 to 16.00 (GMT) on Thursday afternoons to find out how a wide range of assistive technologies are used to support learning and communication in mainstream and special educational settings.
Take a look below and reserve your complimentary spots for the Autumn Term September 2025.
Who should attend? Our training sessions are suitable for teachers, SENCOs, school SEND teams, TAs, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, parents and carers supporting children and young people using assistive technology to access the curriculum and/or to communicate.
Training joining details
We will email you the Microsoft Teams joining details a couple of days before the training session so keep an eye out in your email inbox. Please check your spam or junk mail folder and contact CENMAC at newsandevents@cenmac.com if you do not have the joining details one day before the event.
Microsoft Accessibility – Edge and Immersive Reader
Date: Thursday 4th December
Time: 15.30 to 16.00 (GMT)
In today’s session, we will explore some of the accessibility features built into the Microsoft Office 365 platform, with a particular focus on Immersive Reader. We will look at how Immersive Reader can be used across a range of Microsoft Office documents to support access and engagement, and how it can also simplify website navigation for students with dyslexia or those learning English as an additional language (EAL).
Presenter: David Howard, CENMAC Advisory Teacher
Training joining details
We will email you the Microsoft Teams joining details a couple of days before the training session so keep an eye out in your email inbox. Please check your spam or junk mail folder and contact CENMAC at newsandevents@cenmac.com if you do not have the joining details one day before the event.
Exploring iOS (iPad)accessibility features for users with physical, visual and hearing impairments
Date: Thursday 11th December
Time: 15.30 to 16.00 (GMT)
In this practical session Daniel will demonstrate features of iOS accessibility that can improve the accessibility of the iPad. He will show how to find these features, and put them to use. He will include some real life examples to show how this will enable your children and young people.
Presenter: Daniel Cooper, Speech and Language Therapist
Training joining details
We will email you the Microsoft Teams joining details a couple of days before the training session so keep an eye out in your email inbox. Please check your spam or junk mail folder and contact CENMAC at newsandevents@cenmac.com if you do not have the joining details one day before the event.
Genio Notes – Better notes for better learning
Date: Thursday 15th January 2026
Time: 15.30 to 16.00 (GMT)
Join us to learn how Genio’s note taking solution helps individuals overcome information overload to enhance learning, boost confidence, and drive academic achievement. In this session, we will provide an overview of Genio Notes and look at our latest updates. We will also offer a glimpse into exciting new developments, showcasing how Genio Notes is evolving to meet the needs of students.
Presenter: Lee Chambers – Head of DSA and Channel
Training joining details
We will email you the Microsoft Teams joining details a couple of days before the training session so keep an eye out in your email inbox. Please check your spam or junk mail folder and contact CENMAC at newsandevents@cenmac.com if you do not have the joining details one day before the event.
Azraa Saleh, London Key Account Manager, No Isolation
Beyond the Classroom: The AV1 Robot
Date: Thursday 22nd January 2026
Time: 15.30 to 16.00 (GMT)
Meet the AV1 Robot—discover how it helps pupils stay connected, learning, and feeling part of the school community, even beyond the four walls of the classroom
Presenter: Azraa Saleh, London Key Account Manager, No Isolation
Training joining details
We will email you the Microsoft Teams joining details a couple of days before the training session so keep an eye out in your email inbox. Please check your spam or junk mail folder and contact CENMAC at newsandevents@cenmac.com if you do not have the joining details one day before the event.
Our Ten Top Apps to support learning in SEND and mainstream schools
Date: Thursday 5th February 2026
Time: 15.30 to 16.00 (GMT)
In this 30 minute online session CENMAC Advisory Teachers Victoria and Carys will discuss some of the apps they use to support learning in the classroom. These will include Writing Wizard, Pictello, Clicker Apps and more and how they are used to support curriculum skills and engagement. They will also share some real life examples of how pupils have made progress through the use of these apps.
Training joining details
We will email you the Microsoft Teams joining details a couple of days before the training session so keep an eye out in your email inbox. Please check your spam or junk mail folder and contact CENMAC at newsandevents@cenmac.com if you do not have the joining details one day before the event.
Missed a Thursday Thirty Session?
Thursday Thirty sessions are recorded > View recorded sessions
If you have any changes in school and need training to implement the students’ assistive technology please do get in contact with your advisory teacher or mail@cenmac.com.
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