15th annual SENCO Update conference - Programme

Thursday 25 May 2017
Hilton London Wembley, London

09:00 to 09:45

09:45 to 10:00

10:00 to 10:30

10:00 – 10:30
Implementing a whole-school approach – what does this look like in practice? Take away practical ideas to engage teachers, enhance understanding and ensure all staff take responsibility for the progress of children with SEND

Elizabeth Burns, SENCO, St James’ Catholic High School

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10:30 to 11:00

11:00 to 11:10

11:10 to 11:40

11:40 to 12:40

11:40 – 12:40
Communication & Interaction

Take away a bank of evidence-based interventions and resources to support communication and interactive needs in school

Gareth D Morewood, Director of Curriculum Support (SENCO) and Speech and Language Therapists, Priestnall School

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11:40 – 12:40
Social, Emotional & Mental Health

Proven techniques taken from therapeutic practice to support students with SEMH at a school level
Plus, take away free resources to share with your colleagues

Ian Macdonald, Trainer, Charlie Waller Memorial Trust

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11:40 – 12:40
Cognition & Learning

Practical and research-driven strategies proven to work to support the progress of students with cognition and learning needs in school

Ann-Marie Ellis, Headteacher, The Dales School

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11:40 – 12:40
Sensory & Physical

Targeted interventions to support students with sensory and physical needs which have been proven to work in schools

Joanna Grace, Founder, The Sensory Projects

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12:40 to 13:40

13:00 to 13:15

13:40 to 14:40

13:40 – 14:40
QFT and staff training - Secondary

What do inclusive secondary classrooms look like? Take away strategies to support staff to deliver high-quality, differentiated teaching in line with the graduated approach

In this session work through real examples of schemas, adaptations and other resources proven to have impact

Linsey McGill, SENCO, Patcham High School

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13:40 – 14:40
QFT and staff training - Primary

What do inclusive primary classrooms look like? Support your staff to confidently deliver QFT which is appropriately differentiated

In this session work through real examples of schemas, adaptations and other resources proven to have impact

Kate Browning, Independent Consultant, School Improvement for SEND

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13:40 – 14:40
Working with your SLT

Build your leadership skills as a SENCO and take away tools to manage ‘top down’ pressure and work effectively with your SLT

Anita Devi, SEND Consultant

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13:40 – 14:40
Deployment of TAs

How to effectively deploy your TAs and LSAs to ensure impact on progress, encourage student independence and show value for money

Dr Rona Tutt, Past President of NAHT, Writer & Speaker

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14:40 to 15:10

15:10 to 15:30

15:30 to 16:30

15:30 – 16:30
Making the curriculum accessible – Secondary

Guidance on how to create a bespoke curriculum for students with SEND, explore alternative pathways and how to gain support from your SLT

Tina van der Graaf

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15:30 – 16:30
Making the curriculum accessible - Primary

How to meet an increasing number of complex needs in primary, provide a curriculum that meets need and utilise nurture groups to support pupils

Ruth Newbury

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15:30 – 16:30
Transition

Best practice and new ideas for supporting a smooth transition from primary to secondary for students with SEND

Maxine Houghton, SENCO & Education Consultant

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15:30 – 16:30
SEN or underachievement?

Give teachers the tools to distinguish between SEN and underachievement and ensure that their APDR tracking process aligns with your evidence building

Plus, take away checklists, diagnostic assessments and observations top tips for initial assessments

Kate Browning, Independent Consultant, School Improvement for SEND

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16:30