TA Training Academy
All 9 DSPL areas across Hertfordshire have come together to offer a package of quality TA online training sessions for free.
The TA Academy aims to:
- Equip staff to work with vulnerable learners
- Encourage progress at every level of need
- Improve the wellbeing of the child, young person, family and staff
- Ensure every child and young person feels successful and happy

To book a place on one of the sessions above, please open the PDF file below 'TA Training Academy 25.26 and click on the links - this will direct you to the booking form.
What to do if you've missed a session?
Session 1 - a PDF copy of the slides can be found below
Session 2 - to watch a recording you can click on the link here: DSPL TA Academy EBSNA Framework Training-20251113_133726-Meeting Recording.mp4 - Google Drive
Session 3 - a zip file is provided below and to watch a recording you can click on the link here: TA Academy Session Learning and Cognition in the classroom-20260128_133217-Meeting Recording.mp4 - Google Drive
There is also additional resources available:
understanding-autism-a-brief-guide-for-parents-carers-and-professionals
autism-what-does-that-mean-to-me-a-guide-for-young-people
Welcome to Barriers to Education
* Please also see Hertfordshire TA Training Directory under the 'Services Directory' section on this website.