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.
Introducing the C-Pen Reader 3: Making Reading Accessible for All Students
Date: Thursday 2nd October 2025
Time: 15.30 to 16.00 (BST)
About this online session: We dive into the new features of latest C-Pen and breakdown how it can support students with their learning journey.
Presented by Neil Ryland, Business Development Executive, Scanning Pens
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.
Empowering SEND learners with AYOA – how to kickstart the writing process with Mind Mapping
Date: Thursday 9th October 2025
Time: 15.30 to 16.00 (BST)
About this online session: Discover how Ayoa’s intuitive mind mapping tools can help SEND learners overcome barriers to writing. This practical session will explore strategies for using visual organisation to support idea generation, planning, and confidence in writing. Ideal for teachers, SENCos, and support staff looking to kickstart the writing process in an inclusive, accessible way.
Join James Wright, Product Specialist at AYOA for this interesting session.
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.
Discover how Everway tools unlock equity for every learner
Date: Thursday 16th October 2025
Time: 15.30 to 16.00 (BST)
About this online session:
Join the Everway team to see how our suite of tools helps remove barriers to learning and ensures every student can access the curriculum in their normal way of working. From daily classroom learning to exam time, Everway’s solutions support the full range of access arrangements; reader, scribe, and word processing.
By providing consistency and familiarity, students can show what they know with confidence, independence, and equity. This session will bring the tools to life with practical strategies you can apply straight away in your own setting, helping you create a level playing field where every learner can succeed.
Presenter: Danielle McKernan, Teaching & Learning Specialist with Everway. With over 20 years of experience in the 11–18 education sector, Danielle brings a wealth of expertise in pedagogy and evidence-informed practice. She is passionate about supporting schools, MATs, and local authorities to realise their vision of inclusion, creating learning environments where every learner can thrive.
Danielle works to remove barriers across reading, writing, and maths, ensuring education is equitable, accessible, and personal. Her goal is to help every learner feel a true sense of belonging, where everyone can understand and be understood.
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.
Supporting daily writing with Clicker: Personalising for every learner
Date: Thursday 23rd October
Time: 15.30 to 16.00 (BST)
About this online session:
Join Katie for a 30-minute webinar full of practical tips for using Clicker to support daily writing in the classroom. Whether you’re a teacher or teaching assistant, this session will help you get more out of Clicker and tailor it to meet the needs of the children you work with.
Clicker helps learners become more confident and independent writers. In this session, Katie will show you how to make simple adjustments to resources and settings so that Clicker works effectively for children with a range of learning needs.
Katie will cover:
- Key Clicker tools that support daily writing
- Adapting pre-made resources for individual learners
- Personalising Clicker’s settings to suit different learning profiles
Whether you’re new to Clicker or looking to build on your existing knowledge, this session will give you ideas you can use straight away.
About the presenter
Katie Fitch is a Senior Education Consultant at Crick Software. Her previous roles include more than 14 years being a Primary teacher and SENCO in both UK and International schools. Katie has also been a curriculum consultant working with schools in South East Asia leading presentations, training sessions and being part of accreditation teams.
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.
Wordshark in support of individual learners with SEND
Date: Thursday 13th November
Discover the flexible ways that Wordshark can be used in mainstream and special educational settings to support students in reading and spelling and making it relevant to their classwork and interests. This will cover both primary and secondary age groups.
Presenter: Ruth Savery – Education Director, Wordshark
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.
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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