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.
Latest Resources

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.

Candidate Guidance (SEND Casework Award Resource)
- Webcasts
- 01 Jan 1950
This resource is for candidates of the SEND Casework Award. This resource is a guidance booklet for candidates

Level 3 Manual (SEND Casework Award Resource)
- Webcasts
- 01 Jan 1950
This resource is for candidates of the SEND Casework Award. This resource is a manual for candidates sitting the Level 3 BTEC Qualification.

Level 4 Manual (SEND Casework Award Resource)
- Webcasts
- 01 Jan 1950
This resource is for candidates of the SEND Casework Award. This resource is a manual for candidates sitting the Level 4 BTEC Qualification.

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.

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.

Level 4 Assessment Grids (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 assessing evidence which will be useful for candidates sitting the Level 4 BTEC Qualification.

Level 3 Assessment Grids (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 assessing evidence which will be useful for candidates sitting the Level 3 BTEC Qualification.

Assessor Guidance (SEND Casework Award Resource)
- Webcasts
- 01 Jan 1950
This resource is for assessors of the SEND Casework Award. This resource is a guidance booklet for assessors which contains important information about the 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.

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.