We are inviting teachers, SENCOs and special school staff to take part in a half-day consultation workshop to help shape a new mental health and wellbeing course for pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN). The event will take place on Friday 16 January 2026, 10.30am to 1.30pm, at the University of Greater Manchester, Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5AB.
The session builds on the success of the Hummingbird Project, MedEquip4Kids’ evidence-based wellbeing programme that has already supported more than 9,000 pupils in mainstream schools across the North West. We are now developing a new version specially adapted for pupils with diverse learning and communication needs. The workshop will gather insights from school staff with experience supporting SEN learners, helping us understand what works in practice and how the content can be tailored to different settings.
Participants will hear from Professor Geoff Baker, CEO of TRUE Learning Multi Academy Trust, and members of the Hummingbird team: Sonia Ebenezer-Bamigbayan, Hummingbird Project Facilitator and Researcher, and Catherine North, Development Manager. The session will be chaired by Professor Jerome Carson from the University of Greater Manchester. Following this, Sonia will lead a workshop where attendees contribute their ideas to help us shape the new course.
Attendance is free of charge and includes tea, coffee, and a sandwich lunch. You can register using the form below or by emailing info@medequip4kids.org.uk or calling 0161 798 1600.
