Inclusive practice in education involves a careful balance between visible support for pupils with SEND and the subtle, often invisible strategies that foster their success. Leaders must cultivate …

Inclusive practice in education involves a careful balance between visible support for pupils with SEND and the subtle, often invisible strategies that foster their success. Leaders must cultivate …

Inclusive practice in education involves a careful balance between visible support for pupils with SEND and the subtle, often invisible strategies that foster their success. Leaders must cultivate …

Inclusive practice in education involves a careful balance between visible support for pupils with SEND and the subtle, often invisible strategies that foster their success. Leaders must cultivate …

Defining special educational provision as that which is ‘additional to or different from’ feels less fit-for-purpose with each passing academic year. Is it time to redefine SEND?

Defining special educational provision as that which is ‘additional to or different from’ feels less fit-for-purpose with each passing academic year. Is it time to redefine SEND?

Defining special educational provision as that which is ‘additional to or different from’ feels less fit-for-purpose with each passing academic year. Is it time to redefine SEND?

Defining special educational provision as that which is ‘additional to or different from’ feels less fit-for-purpose with each passing academic year. Is it time to redefine SEND?

Helping teachers make the best decisions possible in how they plan, deliver and reflect on their lessons. For me, this is the closest SENDCOs get to having a ‘silver bullet’. SENDCOs’ work is multi…

Helping teachers make the best decisions possible in how they plan, deliver and reflect on their lessons. For me, this is the closest SENDCOs get to having a ‘silver bullet’. SENDCOs’ work is multi…

Helping teachers make the best decisions possible in how they plan, deliver and reflect on their lessons. For me, this is the closest SENDCOs get to having a ‘silver bullet’. SENDCOs’ work is multi…

Consider these 8 areas as potential priorities for the summer term, which broadly fit into 2 categories: doing the summer term well and preparing to do next year well

Consider these 8 areas as potential priorities for the summer term, which broadly fit into 2 categories: doing the summer term well and preparing to do next year well

It’s a strange time of year. Too late to set an initiative up for the academic year; too early to write something off until next academic year. Here’s 7 things to be considering as you embark on th…

The responsibility for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) lies with everyone in a school. While a culture of joyous ownership is necessary, it can be undermined by unre…

Many elements of required SEND Reform lie outside of Curriculum and Assessment. But many also lie within it. The Final Report of the Curriculum and Assessment Review offers hopeful messages around …

It’s a strange time of year. Too late to set an initiative up for the academic year; too early to write something off until next academic year. Here’s 7 things to be considering as you embark on th…

It’s a strange time of year. Too late to set an initiative up for the academic year; too early to write something off until next academic year. Here’s 7 things to be considering as you embark on th…

SENDCOs face increasing demands due to rising numbers of pupils needing support. Successful schools adopt a whole-school approach to SEND, ensuring all staff engage with inclusion. Effective discus…

The responsibility for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) lies with everyone in a school. While a culture of joyous ownership is necessary, it can be undermined by unre…

SENDCOs face demanding roles filled with daily tasks such as managing pupils, coordinating with staff, and communicating with parents, which can hinder strategic oversight. Successful SENDCOs turn …

Communication of pupil-level strategies is a fundamental part of the SENDCO role and is an essential part of a whole-school approach. So what is the way forward, in terms of individualised strategi…

EHCPs are essential for supporting students with SEND, offering access to assessments and provisions. However, many families still face challenges in securing proper support, due to systemic issues…

EHCPs are essential for supporting students with SEND, offering access to assessments and provisions. However, many families still face challenges in securing proper support, due to systemic issues…

Communication of pupil-level strategies is a fundamental part of the SENDCO role and is an essential part of a whole-school approach. So what is the way forward, in terms of individualised strategi…

SENDCOs face demanding roles filled with daily tasks such as managing pupils, coordinating with staff, and communicating with parents, which can hinder strategic oversight. Successful SENDCOs turn …

A supportive partnership between home and school is essential for children with SEND, especially during school transitions. Schools face challenges managing transitions due to different settings an…

The responsibility for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) lies with everyone in a school. While a culture of joyous ownership is necessary, it can be undermined by unre…

Pupil profiles are essential documents for communicating pupil needs in SEND, yet they can overwhelm teachers. To enhance their effectiveness, it is crucial to simplify language, develop systems fo…

SENDCOs face increasing demands due to rising numbers of pupils needing support. Successful schools adopt a whole-school approach to SEND, ensuring all staff engage with inclusion. Effective discus…

Strong teacher–TA partnerships help turn evidence into practice and improve learning for every pupil.

Self-evaluation data from 850 schools presents rich insights for ministers as they finalise SEND reforms, says one expert

The content discusses various archetypes of Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENDCOs): The Rescuer, The Administrator, The Friend, The Strategist, The Advocate, and The Pedagogist. Each arch…

The content discusses various archetypes of Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENDCOs): The Rescuer, The Administrator, The Friend, The Strategist, The Advocate, and The Pedagogist. Each arch…

Pupil profiles are essential documents for communicating pupil needs in SEND, yet they can overwhelm teachers. To enhance their effectiveness, it is crucial to simplify language, develop systems fo…

Pupil profiles are essential documents for communicating pupil needs in SEND, yet they can overwhelm teachers. To enhance their effectiveness, it is crucial to simplify language, develop systems fo…

Effective TA deployment depends on culture, communication, and strategic leadership decisions.

Pupil profiles are essential documents for communicating pupil needs in SEND, yet they can overwhelm teachers. To enhance their effectiveness, it is crucial to simplify language, develop systems fo…

Pupil profiles are essential documents for communicating pupil needs in SEND, yet they can overwhelm teachers. To enhance their effectiveness, it is crucial to simplify language, develop systems fo…

With the new Ofsted framework taking a broad view of inclusion, it’s even more important to make teaching inclusive ‘by design’ and not by accident, suggests Alex Quigley

The responsibility for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) lies with everyone in a school. While a culture of joyous ownership is necessary, it can be undermined by unre…

No rainy days here!Charity group Electric Umbrella are like a ray of sunshine on the stage as they perform their uplifting original song, 'Acceptance' – scor...