Designed specifically for Classics educators, this online CPD series, led by Emily Rushton, provides practical, evidence-based strategies to create neuroinclusive Classical Subjects classrooms. Across six targeted sessions, you will explore how to adapt Key Stage curricula, design accessible educational trips, and tailor instruction for students with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, and working memory differences. From adjusting day-to-day Latin and Classical Civilisation pedagogy to exploring myth through a neurodiverse lens, this course empowers teachers to remove learning barriers and ensure every student can thrive in Classics.
Emily Rushton is a doctoral researcher at the University of Cambridge and a passionate neuroaffirmative education consultant. She is experienced in both senior and trust level school leadership in SEND, as well as having taught Classics in both primary and secondary phases across state and independent schools. Emily has worked with diverse communities to create inclusive, empowering learning environments, bringing a unique blend of professional expertise and lived experience as a neurodiverse person. Her work has been recognised nationally, winning a NASEN award and being shortlisted for a TES award. Her doctoral research uses classical mythology as a creative tool to promote inclusion.
All sessions will run online from 4:30-6pm. Recordings will be made available to those who register.
Wednesday 7th October 2026
Adaptive Teaching at Key Stage 3
Discover how to build inclusive foundations in lower-school Classics without diluting core content. This session focuses on practical, high-impact adaptive teaching techniques for KS3 Latin, Greek and Classical Civilisation, ensuring diverse learners can access ancient texts, vocabulary, and cultural concepts from day one.
Tuesday 17th November 2026
Running Inclusive Classics Trips
Educational visits to museums and archaeological sites offer powerful learning opportunities, but they can present unique sensory and executive function challenges. Learn how to plan, risk-assess, and execute accessible local and overseas Classics trips that accommodate processing differences, routine changes, and mobility requirements.
Thursday 28th January 2027
ADHD in the Classics Classroom
Unpack how ADHD impacts focus, executive functioning, impulse control, and working memory in secondary students. This workshop offers actionable classroom strategies to support engagement, minimise cognitive overload during translation, and harness student enthusiasm for ancient history and literature.
Monday 15th March 2027
Supporting Autistic Learners in Classics
Explore the sensory, social, and communication profiles of Autistic students within a Classical context. We will discuss clear structuring, literal language instruction, managing visual and textual overload, and creating a predictable learning environment that supports both linguistic acquisition and thematic analysis.
Wednesday 19th May 2027
Dyslexia, Processing Speed and Working Memory
Classical languages and historical sources place heavy demands on visual processing and working memory. This session breaks down low-prep interventions to support students with Dyslexia and processing differences—covering dual-coding, vocabulary retention scaffolds, accessible formatting, and cognitive load reduction strategies.
Tuesday 15th June 2027
Neurodiversity and Mythology
Conclude the series by examining Classical mythology through the framework of neurodiversity. Learn how to use ancient narratives to explore varied ways of thinking and
experiencing the world, and discover how engaging with non normative mythological figures can foster empathy and representation in your classroom.
Prices:
Single webinar: £20/£10 for CA members*. REGISTER HERE.
All 6 webinars: £100/£50 for CA Members*. REGISTER HERE.
*You can find the discount code in the Member Area of the CA website.
