Special Needs and Inclusive Education in Spain

Building inclusive, creative, and strength-based learning environments.

Join this 7-day course in Alicante, Spain, designed for educators supporting diverse learners. Explore practical strategies to foster well-being, boost engagement, and create inclusive, student-centred classrooms. Through hands-on workshops and activities, gain tools to support neurodivergent students and those with special educational needs in a welcoming Spanish coastal setting.

This course empowers educators to create inclusive learning environments by celebrating students’ strengths and abilities. Through creative projects, educators learn how to support well-being, build confidence, and encourage student participation. Led by Rachel Bennett, a British specialist in inclusive education with over 25 years of experience, the course combines practical activities with reflection to help participants develop strategies for inclusive teaching. Activities explore communication techniques, community collaboration, and creative approaches to enhance accessibility. With a focus on well-being, creativity, and cultural immersion, the course fosters an understanding of how inclusive strategies can promote growth and engagement for all learners.

Learning Objectives:

• Develop inclusive teaching strategies that celebrate student strengths.
• Explore creative approaches to promote accessibility and engagement.
• Build connections with families, students, and communities to foster inclusion.
• Apply tools to support well-being, confidence, and motivation in the classroom.
• Design activities that encourage collaboration and social-emotional growth.
• Reflect on personal practices and create action plans for implementation.
• Build international partnerships to promote collaboration and support future Erasmus+ projects.

Methodology & Assessment:

• Interactive workshops with ice-breakers, group discussions, and collaborative tasks.
• Practical sessions exploring creative tools, inclusive frameworks, and team-building exercises.
• Activities focused on enhancing communication, trust, and relationship-building with students and families.
• Reflection and brainstorming to adapt ideas for specific classroom needs.
• Networking and sharing good practices with international peers.
•  Digital Collaboration to share resources and facilitate group reflections enhancing teamwork and digital literacy skills.
• Vision-planning workshops to outline steps for implementing inclusive strategies.
• Cultural activities, including exploring Spanish traditions and outdoor natural and urban environments. 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONALS ACROSS THE EDUCATION SECTOR:

This course offers learning opportunities for teachers and school staff across the education sector including: Preschool; Primary; Secondary; Adult education; Special Needs; Teaching assistants; School management; Vocational education; Higher education; and Student teachers.

AS PART OF THE COURSE WE ALSO PROVIDE:

• Course material
• Morning refreshments   
• Cultural evening                                                                                                                                                           
• A walking tour of Santa Barbara castle, Alicante
• A local trip to the beautiful village of Altea   
• Certificate of attendance

ACCOMMODATION:

Don’t miss out on our STPM discount at our course hotel in Alicante. We chose this hotel for its fantastic location: just 5 minutes from the beach, close to the old town and neighbouring the famous Santa Barbara Castle. This is an exclusive offer for our participants and their families only.

COURSE DATES:

06.04.2025 > 12.04.2025 CONFIRMED

12.10.2025 > 18.10.2025 CONFIRMED

COURSE PRICE:

595€ per participant