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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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Supporting SEN - Universal Provision

  • General
  • 07 Oct 2023
Free

This resource is an informative document suitable for all teaching staff which can be used to offer information and guidance to teaching staff. Benefits of using this resource to increase knowledge and understanding of the concept of Universal Provision i

Supporting SEN- Vocabulary

  • General
  • 07 Oct 2023
Free

This resource can be used by all teaching staff to give ideas about ways to extend vocabulary to support all learners

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Supporting SEND-Observing Learners

  • General
  • 06 Oct 2023
Free
Observing learners

This supportive guidance resource will support education professionals in using a variety of observation techniques when observing learnings of all ages. By using this resource you will gain a wider knowledge of a range of observ

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The journey to establishing a powerful teaching assistant network - a model for change

  • General
  • 05 Oct 2023
Free
nasen Live

These slides were presented by Abi Joachim at nasen Live 2021.

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The SEND Code of Practice: 0 to 25 years

  • Mini Guides
  • 02 Oct 2023
Free
Miniguide
statutory guidance

This guide aims to: - summarise the content of the SEND Code of Practice - highlight key changes from earlier statutory guidance - explore the implications of the Code for schools and settings - signpost readers to case studies and other sources of inform

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SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan: What SENCOs need to know

  • General
  • 02 Oct 2023
Free
SEND AP

To support SENCOs, we have extracted the key changes from the DfE’s SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan which are most relevant.

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SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan: What post 16 leaders need to know

  • General
  • 02 Oct 2023
Free
SEND AP

To support post-16 leaders and other professionals, we have extracted the key changes from the DfE’s SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan which are most relevant.

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SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan: What specialist school leaders and teachers need to know

  • General
  • 02 Oct 2023
Free
SEND AP

To support special school leaders and teachers, we have extracted the key changes from the DfE’s SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan which are most relevant.

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National Award for SEN Co-ordination SENCO Research Posters

  • General
  • 01 Oct 2023
Free
SENCO Research Poster

We have included examples from the ‘nasen live 2021’ display of the small-scale action research projects carried out by SENCOs and aspiring SENCOs for their National Award for SEN Co-ordination coursework.

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Routes to becoming a Teacher of Learners with SEND

  • General
  • 01 Oct 2023
Free

There can be very few careers more rewarding than being a teacher. The opportunity to work with children and support them on their education journey is a privilege.

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Supporting pupil wellbeing during lockdown

  • General
  • 01 Oct 2023
Free
Covid-19

Julie Wharton, Senior Lecturer at the University of Winchester shares stories of how SENCOs and their settings supported the emotional well-being of pupils during lockdown

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What is dyspraxia?

  • General
  • 01 Oct 2023
Free
Cognition & Learning
dyspraxia

A useful resources to help educators understand dyspraxia and what can be done to support children and young people with dyspraxia

Male teacher supporting two primary school children in a lesson

What is DME?

  • General
  • 01 Oct 2023
Free
DME

This information document summarises some key ideas related to Dual and Multiple Exceptionality. This summary guide will assist teachers and leaders to understand how DME is identified and how it may affect learning.

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Questions for governors/trustees to ask about SEND

  • General
  • 01 Oct 2023
Free

This resource has questions for school governors or trustees to ask their SENCO and other senior executive leaders about SEND.

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Provision Management Intervention Record: inclusive practice

  • General
  • 01 Oct 2023
Free

Whenever an intervention is being delivered it is important that its delivery and effectiveness are monitored and evaluated. This template has been designed to help you do this.

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Reasonable adjustments examples

  • General
  • 01 Oct 2023
Free
reasonable adjustments

A set of resources that may be used by SENCOs to support class and subject teachers with making reasonable adjustments for the pupils in their classes.

Pupil helping secondary age school pupil

SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan: What all teachers need to know

  • General
  • 01 Oct 2023
Free
SEND AP

To support all teachers, we have extracted the key changes from the DfE’s SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan which are most relevant.

SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan: What leaders and teachers in Alternative Provision need to know

  • General
  • 01 Oct 2023
Free
SEND AP

To support leaders and teachers in alternative provision, we have extracted the key changes from the DfE’s SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan which are most relevant.

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SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan: What Early Years SENCOs and other EY professionals need to know

  • General
  • 01 Oct 2023
Free
SEND AP
early years

To support early years SENCOs and other EY professionals, we have extracted the key changes from the DfE’s SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan which are most relevant.

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The Disability Access Fund: Case Study 7 A Setting In The South Of England

  • General
  • 01 Oct 2023
Free
early years
DAF case study

The Department for Education has commissioned this series of case studies which illustrate the impact it can have for individual children.