Training

Our training is the first of its kind in the UK

Starting with an overview of Special Needs Planning, we take you and your organisation or clients on a journey to understand the nuances, complexities and pitfalls of financial planning for SEND families.

All our training is delivered by experts in their field.  We draw on Professionals from multiple professions when we deliver our training and always, always have a parent voice to learn from.

Case studies form a key part of our learning – we know that nothing helps us learn better than a real-life example.

We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn about special needs and disabilities and the impacts that it can have when planning for secure financial futures.

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Our Training Courses

SENDA Foundation Course

Why this matters

Standard planning often misses blind spots around benefits, capacity, vulnerability, wider family involvement and long-term provision. This course provides the insight and structure needed to handle these conversations with confidence.

Who It’s For

Financial advisers, paraplanners, wealth managers, solicitors, Court of Protection teams, insurance and charity professionals. No prior SEND experience required.

Professional Outcomes

Identify SEND needs earlier; handle sensitive cases with more assurance; use clearer planning structure; strengthen professional judgement.

Pathway to Certification

This is the entry point to the SENDA development pathway and prepares you for the SENDA Certified Adviser Programme.

What’s included

Video training included:
  • Core SEND Foundations
  • Planning Solutions and Adviser Behaviours
  • 40-minute expert case study discussion
Course materials:
  • SENDA Planning Blueprint
  • Workbook
  • SENDA Landscape Booklet
  • Adviser Signposting Sheet
  • CPD certificate
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Format: Online, on-demand
  • Price: £297 per person
  • CPD: Yes – certificate provided on completion of the course

What you’ll learn

  • SEND landscape essentials
  • Recognising SEND-specific planning needs
  • Five planning challenges unique to SEND households
  • Better questioning and trust-building
  • Benefits, capacity and family dynamics
  • Using the SENDA Planning Blueprint

FAQ

Yes, it provides full foundational context.

Yes, it is part of your materials.

Yes. Group access is available for firms who want multiple staff trained. Group pricing varies depending on team size.

Yes. The full course is delivered online and can be completed at the learner’s own pace.

Yes. A CPD certificate is issued upon completion.

Bespoke In-House Training

Overview

We offer bespoke, in-house webinars for companies looking to upskill and engage their colleagues or for organisations looking to provide training to their clients or members.  We find that applying the Special Needs Planning lens to the way in which companies work is a fascinating opportunity for companies and their employees to think carefully about how they engage with SEND families and what services they can offer to support their unique needs, adhere to Consumer Duty requirements and ensure an excellent customer service that leads to repeat business and referrals.

What training do we offer?

  • Introduction to Special Needs Planning (1 hour)
  • Special Needs Planning Foundation Course (3 hours + case studies +  workbook)
  • Special Needs Planning Advanced Course (bespoke for each client, dependent on sector, attendees and outcomes required)
  • Boundaries, Balance & Better Client Outcomes (1-2 hours coaching-style training for those working with SEND clients)
  • Other bespoke courses can be created that focus on particular areas of Special Needs Planning such as: Wills & Trusts, The Team Plan, Investment Solutions for Special Needs Plans, Special Needs Planning: The Case Studies

Who do we work with?

  • IFA firms
  • Wealth Management Companies
  • Private Banks
  • Retail Banks
  • Insurance companies, particularly life offices with Adviser clients
  • Law firms
  • Trust specialists
  • Financial Advice Training & Support Service providers
  • Membership organisations
  • Charities

Our Course Structure

  • Duration: From 1 hour to several days
  • Format: Online webinars (occasionally, we can arrange in-person events)
  • Price: POA
  • CPD: Yes – certificate provided on completion of all courses
  • Included: Different for each course, but can include recordings of some courses, workbooks, flyers, case studies, handouts.
  • Pre-existing knowledge/qualifications: Dependent on the course
  • Learning Objectives: These will be agreed with clients in advance as part of the proposal.
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Senda Certified Training

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Overview

  • Special Needs Planning requires specialist advisers. At SENDA, we have decades of experience of working with special needs families; and we know that these families are served best by Professionals who understand the nuances, complexities and potential blind spots of Special Needs Planning and who can support these families with empathic curiosity.

What certification do we offer?

  • We are creating a certified training & accreditation route that will allow individuals and organisations the opportunity to demonstrate their competency and commitment to service SEND families.

Who will the certification be for?

  • Individuals wishing to demonstrate their competency
  • Organisations, companies and charities seeking to demonstrate a firm-wide commitment to working with SEND families.

Why train with SENDA?

Flexible learning options

Take a foundation course online or license the course for your organisation.

Flexible pricing options

A range of prices to suit every budget and client, from IFA to large corporate.

Bespoke training

Let’s come in-house and train your team.  All our courses can be made bespoke to your organisation.

CPD

Our foundation and advanced courses are all available with CPD.

Upskilling & engaging your teams

Our courses receive 5* feedback. Attendees leave feeling motivated and ready to make clients feel they’re in safe hands.

Post training support

Our training doesn’t stop with the last PowerPoint slide. We can offer ongoing expert guidance, casework and advanced training.