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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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Are you starting as a new SENCO in September? Find out what you can do to prepare in the short, medium and longer term for this stretching role
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You may know what the graduated approach is, but do you know how to put it into practice? Natalie Packer gives a practical outline of the process
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How can TAs with experience in SEND widen their contribution across school? Natalie Packer shares how support staff can access professional development through the introduction of SEND leads
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Natalie Packer highlights some of the key considerations for SENCOs and other school leaders to ensure their approach to assessment is a fully inclusive one
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Teaching assistants should be able to enrich high-quality teaching, not substitute for it. Natalie Packer explains how they can work with teachers to plan and deliver meaningful interventions
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How to make sure that pupils without EHCPs are thriving, not falling behind? Natalie Packer outlines the seven pillars of effective SEN support
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The DfE has published new statistics on the SEN population in England. Natalie Packer explains why this data is important and how it can inform your planning
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Early and accurate identification of need is the first step to providing the right support for a pupil with SEND. Natalie Packer provides a step-by-step guide to the process
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As well as calculating the cost of SEND provision, a SENCO should be able to assess its value for money. Natalie Packer offers advice for finding and evidencing impact
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Hearing impairments are often difficult to spot, but can have a significant impact on learning. Natalie Packer provides some strategies for the classroom