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.
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
The Local Offer should set out what support is available to children and young people with SEND. Anita Devi suggests five ways you can fully utilise this resource
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
At a time when many schools are holding open evenings, Gareth D Morewood explains how they can offer a valuable opportunity to address specific SEND issues
