Resources

Our team of education specialists have put together a bank of information, support and resources. This provides you easy access to the most up-to-date knowledge and support which is rooted in research and evidence-informed best practice.

Please note: Our resources reflect the terminology and accepted language of the moment in time at which they were produced, and sometimes, although content remains relevant and valid, as our knowledge and understanding grows, some of the terms may not be what we would now choose to use.

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Celebrate Sunday webcast for Practitioners

  • General
  • 23 Sep 2020
Free
early years

In this webcast we will focus on celebration everyday by considering how one page profiles can support the celebration of an individual child’s personality, character and strengths.

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Early Years working with parents to identify SEN

  • General
  • 23 Jul 2020
Free
early years

This resource is guidance and support for effective conversations with parents about SEN in the Early Years and is suitable for all EY practitioners and leaders.

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Cognitive load and pupils with SEND

  • General
  • 07 Jul 2020
Free

This resource comprises a range of suggestions for using cognitive load theory to support pupils with SEND.

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COVID 19 annual review case studies

  • General
  • 01 Apr 2020
Free
case study
Covid-19
statutory guidance

A useful free resource for SENCOs, techers and seniour leadership, this set of case studies illustrate different approaches to annual reviews in the current COVID-19 situation.

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Podcast: Inclusive Practice in Early Years Settings and Behaviour Support

  • General
  • 13 Feb 2020
Free
early years
podcast

In this podcast we hear from Charlotte Worley, an EYFS Leader of Learning at Nexus Special School in Kent. We discuss inclusive practice, in particular when thinking about the environment and adapting delivery to include children’s individual targets. We

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SEND Guess the Word

  • General
  • 02 Dec 2019
Free

An engaging useful resource that will support SENCOs in their role in delivering effective, active and engaging SEND CPD for staff.

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Dyslexia True or False? CPD starter for SENCOs

  • General
  • 02 Dec 2019
Free
Dyslexia

A useful resource for SENCOs from Early Years settings, schools and colleges which can be used to support SENCOs in their role in delivering effective CPD for staff. Using this resource can help you to ensure SEND CPD sessions are active, engaging and use

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Becoming Trauma Informed

  • General
  • 05 Mar 2018
Free
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Universal Classroom Provision for SEND

  • General
  • 30 Oct 2017
Free

Presented by Michael Surr, Education Development Officer, this webinar explores what we mean by 'universal classroom provision' and how this can be as effective as possible for children and young people with SEND and ALN.

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A Level Lessons: supporting dyslexic learners through their A Levels

  • General
  • 17 Feb 2017
Free

Kristina Symons, Head of Learning Support, shares some top tips for supporting dyslexic learners through their A Level courses; these students can face particular challenges with the higher order skills these courses require.

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