Build whole-school confidence in supporting students with disability
From education support staff to leadership - STEPS gives your whole school practical, evidence-based disability and inclusion training. Flexible modules. Real confidence. Better outcomes for every student.
What is STEPS?
STEPS is OLT's whole-school disability and inclusion training suite - accessed through the OLT platform. It offers 8 specialist disability and inclusion courses — from autism and ADHD to dyslexia, behaviour and more. With three progressive modules per course, built-in goal-setting, and a leadership dashboard to track impact, STEPS gives every member of your school community exactly what they need.
- 8 specialist disability and inclusion courses
Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Behaviour, and more - SMART goals and interventions
Staff set evidence-based targets with progress tracked automatically - 3 progressive modules per course
From universal awareness to specialist implementation - Unlimited access
For every member of your school community - Practical resources
Ready to use in classrooms immediately - Leadership dashboard
To track progress and evidence impact
Everyone benefits with STEPS
For Principals
Strategic leadership & school improvement
- Maximise your professional learning budget
- Train your entire staff with one subscription
- Track impact and evidence your school's commitment to inclusive education through the leadership dashboard
For Disability Support Coordinators
Build whole-school capability - without being the only person who can help
- Staff develop independence through training and Madge, our AI goal-setting assistant
- You track progress and provide guidance - STEPS delivers the content
- Completion rates over 98%
For Teachers & Support Staff
Practical skills for daily classroom success
- Practical strategies you can use tomorrow
- Flexible, self-paced modules that fit around your timetable
- 85% of staff report a significant increase in confidence to support students with disability
Role-appropriate training for every staff member
STEPS offers three progressive learning modules for each course, structured to fit around the school day and meet the varying needs of staff:
Module 1
Universal Awareness
- Essential knowledge for all staff, including education support staff and office teams. Creates a consistent whole-school approach and shared language around disability and inclusion.
Approx 3–4 hours of self study
Module 2
Enhanced Skills
- Deeper understanding and practical strategies for classroom teachers and support staff. Focuses on assessment tools, observations, and progress monitoring techniques.
Approx 3–4 hours of self study
Module 3
Specialist Skills and Interventions
- Advanced skills and guidance for principals and disability support leads. Includes evidence-based individual, classroom and whole-school adjustments and interventions.
Approx 3–4 hours of self study
Each module earns a certificate of completion. Staff can complete all three modules or stop at the module appropriate to their role.
Eight specialist disability and inclusion courses
Our courses are developed with disability and inclusion specialists to reflect current evidence-based practice. Start with one course free, or access all 8 with a full STEPS licence.
Dyslexia and Significant Difficulties in Reading
Understand the concept of dyslexia; the challenges faced by these students and how teachers and schools can better support their learning needs.
Dyspraxia and Motor Coordination Difficulties
Find out more about how dyspraxia and motor coordination difficulties can impact on both learning and social behaviour and how best to help.
Speech, Language and Communication Needs
Understand how speech and language difficulties can impact learning and social inclusion for students and what teachers and schools can do.
Understanding and Supporting Behaviour
As well as a focus on improving student behaviour take the opportunity to reflect on how teachers and schools can develop a climate to support student behaviour.
Understanding Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Recognise observable signs of ADHD and how to distinguish this from other difficulties. Learn how to adapt classroom practice to support students with ADHD.
Understanding Autism
Distinguish autism from other disabilities and find out how to provide teaching and learning adjustments to meet the needs of students with autism.
Understanding Hearing Loss
Understand the causes of hearing loss and identify best practice for supporting students with a hearing impairment.
Vision Impairment
See the world through the eyes of students with vision impairment and identify best practice for supporting them.
Measurable impact across your whole school
95 %
of teaching staff report positive changes in classroom practice
85 %
of staff report significant confidence gains after training
500+
schools empowered since launch
Is your jurisdiction licenced?
Check if your education system is covered. Select below to find out how to access STEPS through your existing licence:
| Feature |
Start with one free course New to STEPS — no commitment needed |
Full STEPS licence New schools (subscribe) or licenced jurisdiction schools (free) |
|---|---|---|
| Courses | 1 | All 8 |
| Modules per course | All 3 | All 3 |
| Staff access | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Webinars |  |
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| Resource Library | Selected course only | All courses |
| Madge AI Goals & Interventions | 2 per user | Unlimited |
| Discussion Forums | Selected course only | All courses |
| Certificates of completion | Up to 3 | Up to 24 |
| GAP Workbook | |
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Check if your education system is covered. Select below to find out how to access STEPS through your existing licence.