Tes SEND Show 2026

The Tes SEND Show is a two-day event for the special educational needs and disability (SEND) workforce, with more than 30 years behind it. It combines a large exhibition of specialist SEND suppliers with CPD-certified seminars, free theatres and a one-day leadership summit, helping practitioners share effective practice and source practical resources.

What's on

Free-to-visit features run alongside the paid seminar programme, which is CPD-certified and graded by level from newcomers to experienced practitioners.

• Opening Keynote Panel Debate
• CPD seminar programme (paid)
• SEND Solutions Theatre
• SEND Futures Theatre
• Exhibitor Workshop Theatre
• Parent, Carer and Teacher Forum
• Exhibition of specialist SEND suppliers

SEND Leadership Summit

Now in its fifth year and run with the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL), this one-day conference for senior leaders, themed 'Reform into Reality: Leading Inclusion with Confidence', looks at putting the latest government SEND and inclusion reforms into practice. It includes keynotes, workshops, networking lunch and a drinks reception.

Who attends

SENCOs, teachers and teaching assistants, school and trust leaders, SEND practitioners in early years, primary, secondary, FE, special schools and Pupil Referral Units, local authority children's services, social workers, therapists, and parents and carers. The 2025 show sold out its stand space with more than 150 organisations exhibiting.

Tickets & passes

• Exhibition visitor — Free: Exhibition, free theatres, forum and opening keynote
• CPD seminar place — GBP 19: Per seminar, plus VAT, early bird; £23 + VAT before the show, £25 + VAT on the day
• SEND Leadership Summit – public sector — GBP 215: Plus VAT; proof of eligibility required
• SEND Leadership Summit – private sector — GBP 297: Plus VAT