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Leading SEND
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.
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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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Nina Jackson shares ways to help manage the SENCO workload and caseload successfully and efficiently
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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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Pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs may have an assigned mentor with whom they regularly 'check in'. Use this document to keep track of these conversations and identify next steps
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Early and effective identification of SEND leads to better outcomes for learners. Natalie Packer explains the process and suggests tools to use
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Natalie Packer explores the importance of a recovery curriculum and a 'wellbeing first' approach to ensure a safe return to school for pupils with SEND
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Natalie Packer summarises the process in terms of risk assessment for pupils with EHCPs and provides example templates to download
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What do SENCOs and school leaders need to know about SEND in the education inspection framework? Natalie Packer explains what you need to consider in this video with accompanying presentation
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Inspectors will look for evidence that the curriculum meets the needs of all SEND pupils. Use these 10 ways to get ready for an inspection and prepare for questions you may be asked