A total of 23 professional development workshops were conducted across Malé and 11 atolls under the Supporting Students with Complex Learning Profiles (SCLP) Project, reflecting a commitment to strengthening inclusive education and enhancing the capacity of secondary English teachers throughout the Maldives.

The workshops aimed to build teachers’ confidence, knowledge, and practical competence in supporting students with complex learning profiles. Through a comprehensive professional development package, participating teachers were introduced to evidence-based instructional strategies designed to address diverse learning needs and promote more inclusive classroom environments. The programme emphasised the importance of adapting teaching approaches, recognising individual learner differences, and providing appropriate support to enable all students to participate meaningfully in the learning process.

The delivery of workshops across Malé and 11 atolls extended professional development opportunities to teachers in different parts of the country. This nationwide reach reflects the importance of strengthening teacher capacity beyond the capital and promoting more consistent approaches to inclusive teaching across diverse educational contexts. By investing in teachers’ professional learning, the SCLP Project contributes to building a more responsive education system that recognises learner diversity and supports the participation and progress of all students.

The initiative aligns with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It supports SDG 4: Quality Education by strengthening teachers’ professional capacity and promoting inclusive teaching practices that respond to diverse learning needs. It contributes to SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities by encouraging equitable access to quality education and addressing barriers that students with complex learning profiles may encounter in the classroom. Furthermore, the project reflects SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals through collaboration among education stakeholders to strengthen professional development and advance inclusive education across the Maldives.

Overall, the SCLP Project’s professional development workshops represent an important effort to empower secondary English teachers with the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to support diverse learners. By strengthening inclusive classroom practices and expanding professional learning opportunities across the atolls, the initiative contributes to the broader goal of ensuring that every student has meaningful opportunities to participate, learn, and succeed in education.