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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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For teaching assistants, a proper induction is as important as any later training. Elizabeth Burns shares some example questions her TAs use to support pupils from day one
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This information sheet will help explain to parents the what, how and why of SEN provision and provide them with summaries of research into TA deployment
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All staff have a responsibility to ensure that pupils with SEND achieve their individual outcomes. One school used a formal accreditation process to identify room for improvement
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How accessible are your PE lessons? Annie Grant explains how a national programme is helping sports professionals ensure no child is left on the sidelines
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Schools are adapting tennis to suit young people who find it hard to succeed at conventional games. Sal McKeown explains how the Tennis Foundation is helping pupils with SEN to build life skills
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Supporting parents and families is vital to the work of Aldermoor Farm School. Headteacher Ann Stacey shares ways they work together to remove barriers to learning
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Christopher Robertson summarises Ofsted's findings from the first 21 published local area SEND inspection reports, with commentary on some misconceptions and concerns about inspection practice
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Inclusive, high quality teaching (HQT) is the first step to supporting pupils with SEND. Natalie Packer explores the SENCO’s role in helping all pupils to engage with their learning
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SENCO Week discusses the practicalities of involving children with special educational needs and disabilities in Christmas celebrations at school, with some ideas on how this can be achieved
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As part of the SEND reforms, the DfE introduced the role of Independent Supporters. Anita Devi speaks to a frontline practitioner to find out more about what the role entails and how they will work with schools