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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Understanding what young children's behaviours are trying to tell us

  • Webcasts
  • 08 Dec 2017
Free

In this webcast, we will look at what we mean by ‘behaviour’ and what children might be trying to communicate through their behaviours.

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Key documents to support children with SEND

  • Webcasts
  • 07 Dec 2017
Free
early years

This webcast is one in a series which addresses practice for children in the Early Years with special educational needs and disabilities (abbreviated to SEND).

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What are 'Special Educational Needs and Disabilities'?

  • Webcasts
  • 07 Dec 2017
Free
early years
Webcast

In this webcast, we will look at the legal definitions of ‘special educational needs’ and ‘disability’ which are currently used nationally.

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Man reading a book to an early years child

Understanding the wider world of the child and family

  • Webcasts
  • 29 Nov 2017
Free
Webcast
early years

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.

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Three early years children playing with plastic balls

Understanding and promoting social and emotional wellbeing in young children

  • Webcasts
  • 28 Nov 2017
Free
early years
Webcast

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.

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What inclusion is and how to support it?

  • Webcasts
  • 11 Nov 2017
Free
early years
Webcast

In this webcast, we will look at what we mean by the term ‘inclusion’.

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An image of a mom and a dad looking at their baby who is wearing a pink dress

'Team around the child and family' working together to support the child

  • Webcasts
  • 07 Nov 2017
Free
early years
Webcast

In this webcast, we will look at the importance of working in collaboration with other professionals to support the child and family.

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Two children with SEND playing a board game in school

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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Listening to every child

  • Webcasts
  • 09 Oct 2017
Free
Webcast
early years

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.

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A Graduated Approach

  • Webcasts
  • 14 Sep 2017
Free
early years
Webcast

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.

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Man reading a book to an early years child

The four broad areas of need

  • Webcasts
  • 20 Jul 2017
Free
early years

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).

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An image of a mom and a dad looking at their baby who is wearing a pink dress

Working with children, parents, carers and families

  • Webcasts
  • 19 Jul 2017
Free
early years
Webcast

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).

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Early identification of children's needs

  • Webcasts
  • 18 Jul 2017
Free
early years

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.

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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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First steps towards school self-evaluation of SEND

  • Webcasts
  • 14 Feb 2017
Free

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.

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Girls and Autism: Flying under the radar

  • Mini Guides
  • 30 Mar 2016
Free
Miniguide
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This guide aims to: Introduce the debate around autism and gender Identify key issues for girls with autism spectrum conditions and more

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Template - Witness Testimony (SEND Casework Award Resource)

  • Webcasts
  • 01 Jan 1950
£1,295.00
SEND Casework Award Candidate
SEND Casework Award

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.

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Template - Reflective Account (SEND Casework Award Resource)

  • Webcasts
  • 01 Jan 1950
£1,295.00
SEND Casework Award Candidate
SEND Casework Award

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.

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Candidate Guidance (SEND Casework Award Resource)

  • Webcasts
  • 01 Jan 1950
£1,295.00
SEND Casework Award Candidate
SEND Casework Award

This resource is for candidates of the SEND Casework Award. This resource is a guidance booklet for candidates

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Level 3 Manual (SEND Casework Award Resource)

  • Webcasts
  • 01 Jan 1950
£1,295.00
SEND Casework Award Candidate
SEND Casework Award

This resource is for candidates of the SEND Casework Award. This resource is a manual for candidates sitting the Level 3 BTEC Qualification.

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