Universal ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ Services
Universal ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ Services is an ambitious programme, funded until 2026 by the Department for Education. We deliver the programme in partnership with the Education and Training Foundation whose mission is to improve the quality of teaching and leadership across FE.
The programme provides practitioners with a range of free-to-access learning journeys - from Short Hops to Round the World - to suit every role and career stage. Delivery is structured in a flexible way, designed to fit into busy school and college life.
The cornerstone of the programme is a series of 20 Online ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ CPD units exploring some of the most commonly observed barriers to learning, regardless of age, label or area of need. Developed in partnership with leading specialists from the sector, the units give clear guidance on adaptations to help meet the needs of all learners.
As we enter our fourth year, we are delighted to be launching our new autism training - a combination of Train the Trainer and online units, suitable for all roles across the age ranges.
Register today to make sure you don't miss out!
What support is available through this programme?
Autism Train the Trainer Package
Aligned with the latest DfE & EEF standards, this package empowers school leaders, SENCOs, and inclusion leads to deliver high quality, evidence based autism training across their teams with confidence.
Delivered via 'How To' webinars for primary, secondary and FE leaders, supported by ready-made training slides, complete with speaker notes.
Online Autism CPD Units
Coming for Autumn 2025!
Developed in collaboration with autism specialists and individuals with lived experience, these units provide clear, practical guidance to help you implement effective support for students with autism.
Unique units for primary, secondary, and post-16 practitioners, plus two units specifically for school leaders.
Online CPD Units
This series of online Continuing Professional Development (CPD) units has been designed to support those who work with children and young people in schools and further education settings. They address the barriers most commonly observed in classrooms and other learning environments, regardless of age, label or area of need.
Specialist Spotlight Sessions
To complement each unit you also have the opportunity to join a live Specialist Spotlight session, often involving the same professionals who helped to develop the units. It’s a chance to contextualise the learning, share experiences and learn from colleagues from across the country. Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment!
Excellence Gateway - Online CPD
ETF will be delivering a range of CPD sessions and events for managers and practitioners through their excellence gateway - Communities of Practice. These online sessions are open to anyone working in the Education sector with an interest to improving experiences for learners with an inclusion need.
Responsive Webinars
Our live webinars are delivered four times a year, and take stock of the needs of the workforce and address the priorities of the sector at a given point in time.
Interactive ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ Toolkits
Each interactive toolkit is a comprehensive resource hub designed to guide professionals through resources to support various aspects of ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ. Tailored for a range of roles, these toolkits offer a variety of guides and webinars categorised for easy navigation.
Regional networking and support
Suitable for school-based practitioners these networking opportunities will support prioritisation of ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ across the region.
Resource update and exemplification
We have developed a wealth of resource materials over years of supporting the schools and further education workforce to develop inclusive practice. We remain committed to updating these existing resources, such as case studies and videos, to extend their relevance.
Parents and Carers
Whilst the Universal ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ Services (USS) programme is predominantly aimed at supporting the continuing professional development of educational professionals and enabling the cultural / leadership shift towards inclusive practice, we also recognise parents and carers as key stakeholders and a number of our resources - such as our Ask, Listen, Do leaflets - are aimed at helping to develop successful partnerships between families and education settings.
Sharing your data
A range of support and CPD opportunities is available to schools and further education settings over the course of the programme. As this is a Department for Education (DfE) funded project, participants may be contacted by an external evaluator to measure the impact and success of the project. By participating in any of the webinars, live sessions or other activities you are providing consent by default to have your data shared and be contacted by the DfE and/or the external evaluators to support the evaluation process.
Programme Partners
Education and Training Foundation
Our strategic partnership with ETF is enabling our ambition to bring together both school and Further Education and Training professionals to support a joined-up education journey for children, young people and their families, resulting in more of our talented young people achieving their aspirations.