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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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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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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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If you’re a SENCO without access to your budget, getting the necessary funding can be difficult. Sue Birchall explains what you need and how to ask for it
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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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How does the GDPR affect the way schools gather, share and retain SEND information? Jack Procter-Blain outlines what you need to know
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Learning English as an additional language isn't a special need but a percentage of EAL learners will be both EAL and SEND. Effective diagnosis can be a challenge, particularly in the early stages of English proficiency. Dr Anne Margaret Smith gives guidance
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Getting the interview process right is crucial to finding a SENCO who will meet the needs of your pupils. Lorraine Petersen offers some example questions
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Ensure that you hire the teaching assistant candidate who will best meet the needs of your pupils, with these example questions and school interview process