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Natalie Packer
Natalie Packer is an independent education consultant, specialising in school improvement, SEN and outstanding teaching. She delivers a wide range of professional development packages for primary and secondary schools and supports initial teacher trainees. She is the author of The Perfect SENCO and The Teacher’s Guide to SEN.
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What are the proposed changes in the SEND review green paper, and what are the next steps and implications for schools?
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How will you ensure that all pupils are accessing a broad and balanced curriculum? Natalie Packer shows how SENCOs can build plans based in good practice
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Download these checklists to ensure your governing body understands what the SEND link governor needs to know in relation to their key responsibilities
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An annual SEND report will keep your governing body up to date with policy, provision and progress. Download our checklist to make sure you include all the right information
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Are you using your teaching assistants effectively? Natalie Packer offers some ideas to make the most of this vital role
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A SEND review across your trust is a valuable opportunity for self-evaluation. Natalie Packer outlines the purpose and process
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Early and accurate identification of need is an essential first step towards putting in the right support for a child or young person with SEND. Natalie Packer outlines what can leaders do to support a more consistent approach
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Asking questions is a vital part of teaching. How can you support the process for pupils who may have cognition and learning needs, communication difficulties or anxiety?
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SENCOs say that the pandemic and lockdowns have added to their already long list of priorities. Natalie Packer suggests five ways of managing workloads over the coming months
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Watch this video to know what is meant by high quality teaching, why it matters for pupils with SEND and what it might look like in the classroom