Educational resources for ensuring the best possible whole-school provision for SEND; from fulfilling the requirements of the Code of Practice to working with teaching assistants.
Jean Gross explores if the greatest potential of the changes for children with SEMHD is around the engagement of parents, carers and of pupils themselves in decision making
A formal TA/teacher agreement is at the heart of teaching assistant deployment at Brickhouse Primary School in Sandwell, as SENCO and headteacher Paul Newby describes
A special school for children with extremely complex needs outlines how educational, medical and care staff work closely together in the best interests of the child
The support of the teaching assistant has become central to pupil progress. Suzanne O’Connell considers the changing expectations and how schools are adapting and developing this role
Download these checklists to ensure your governing body understands what the SEND link governor needs to know in relation to their key responsibilities
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
