Latest Resources
What are 'Special Educational Needs and Disabilities'?
- Webcasts
- 07 Dec 2017
In this webcast, we will look at the legal definitions of ‘special educational needs’ and ‘disability’ which are currently used nationally.
Understanding the wider world of the child and family
- Webcasts
- 29 Nov 2017
In this webcast, we will look at the importance of understanding the wider world of the child and family, including culture, language and economic circumstances.
Understanding and promoting social and emotional wellbeing in young children
- Webcasts
- 28 Nov 2017
In this webcast, we will consider how young children’s social and emotional wellbeing develops in the early years and how you can support it.
What inclusion is and how to support it?
- Webcasts
- 11 Nov 2017
In this webcast, we will look at what we mean by the term ‘inclusion’.
'Team around the child and family' working together to support the child
- Webcasts
- 07 Nov 2017
In this webcast, we will look at the importance of working in collaboration with other professionals to support the child and family.
Universal Classroom Provision for SEND
- General
- 30 Oct 2017
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.
Listening to every child
- Webcasts
- 09 Oct 2017
In this webcast, we will look at the importance of listening to every child as central to the delivery of effective inclusive practice for all young children.
A Graduated Approach
- Webcasts
- 14 Sep 2017
In this webcast, we will look at what a ‘graduated approach’ is and how it can be used to support children with special educational needs and disabilities.
The four broad areas of need
- Webcasts
- 20 Jul 2017
In this webcast, we will look at the four broad areas of need referred to in the special educational needs and disabilities code of practice (2015).
Working with children, parents, carers and families
- Webcasts
- 19 Jul 2017
In this webcast, we will look at involving parents and carers and building effective practitioner and parent partnerships, in order to support children with special educational needs and disabilities (or SEND).
Early identification of children's needs
- Webcasts
- 18 Jul 2017
In this webcast, we will look at the early identification of concerns about a child’s progress and development and the importance of how the setting responds to these concerns.
A Level Lessons: supporting dyslexic learners through their A Levels
- General
- 17 Feb 2017
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.
First steps towards school self-evaluation of SEND
- Webcasts
- 14 Feb 2017
This pre-recorded webinar will look at the purpose of school self-evaluation for SEND and some of the activities with which the SENCO and other strategic leaders in school can engage to identify strengths and areas for development.
Girls and Autism: Flying under the radar
- Mini Guides
- 30 Mar 2016
This guide aims to: Introduce the debate around autism and gender Identify key issues for girls with autism spectrum conditions and more
Template - Witness Testimony (SEND Casework Award Resource)
- Webcasts
- 01 Jan 1950
This resource is for candidates of the SEND Casework Award. This resource is an editable document for witnesses to complete in order to explain how the candidate has met the assessment criteria.
Template - Reflective Account (SEND Casework Award Resource)
- Webcasts
- 01 Jan 1950
This resource is for candidates of the SEND Casework Award. This resource is an editable document for candidates to use for self-reflection of the course.
Evidence Planner Level 3 (SEND Casework Award Resource)
- Webcasts
- 01 Jan 1950
This resource is for candidates of the SEND Casework Award. This resource is an editable document to help with evidence planning which will be useful for candidates sitting the Level 3 BTEC Qualification.
Template - Assessor Feedback to Candidate (SEND Casework Award Resource)
- Webcasts
- 01 Jan 1950
This resource is for assessors of the SEND Casework Award. This resource is an editable document for assessors to provide feedback to candidates.
Evidence Planner Level 4 (SEND Casework Award Resource)
- Webcasts
- 01 Jan 1950
This resource is for candidates of the SEND Casework Award. This resource is an editable document to help with evidence planning which will be useful for candidates sitting the Level 4 BTEC Qualification.
Overview of Workshop Content (SEND Casework Award Resource)
- Webcasts
- 01 Jan 1950
This resource is for candidates and assessors of the SEND Casework Award. This resource contains an overview of the BTEC Level 3 and Level 4 qualifications and outlines the contents of the eight workshops.