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
The EEF recommendations for SEND in mainstream schools
- Webcasts
- 11 Oct 2023
This webinar is suitable for SENCOs, headteachers, other leaders and classroom teachers who want an overview of this report.
Understanding the eye care and vision needs of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
- Mini Guides
- 11 Oct 2023
This guide aims to understand the eye care and vision needs of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
'Teaching Play': helping children with autism learn to play
- General
- 10 Oct 2023
Kay Smith, an Area Senco, shares her experience of helping children with autism learn how to play. This article originally appeared in 'Special' in March 2016
Using pupil pen portraits for staff SEND CPD
- General
- 09 Oct 2023
A practical resource that will provide you with CPD, questions and discussions to deliver to staff members to use pupil pen portraits.
Why and how should we support children with DME in school?
- Webcasts
- 08 Oct 2023
This webinar is suitable for SENCOs, SLTs and teachers who would like to understand the relationship between pupils with SEND and bullying
Supporting SEN - The Learning Environment
- General
- 07 Oct 2023
This resource is suitable for all Teaching Staff and can be used to give ideas about ways the learning environment can be used to support all learners. By using this resource, a variety of ideas will be gained for awareness of the importance of considerin
Supporting SEN - Universal Provision
- General
- 07 Oct 2023
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
This resource can be used by all teaching staff to give ideas about ways to extend vocabulary to support all learners
Supporting SEND-Observing Learners
- General
- 06 Oct 2023
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
The journey to establishing a powerful teaching assistant network - a model for change
- General
- 05 Oct 2023
These slides were presented by Abi Joachim at nasen Live 2021.
The SEND Code of Practice: 0 to 25 years
- Mini Guides
- 02 Oct 2023
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
SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan: What SENCOs need to know
- General
- 02 Oct 2023
To support SENCOs, 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 post 16 leaders need to know
- General
- 02 Oct 2023
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.
SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan: What specialist school leaders and teachers need to know
- General
- 02 Oct 2023
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.
National Award for SEN Co-ordination SENCO Research Posters
- General
- 01 Oct 2023
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.
Routes to becoming a Teacher of Learners with SEND
- General
- 01 Oct 2023
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.
Supporting pupil wellbeing during lockdown
- General
- 01 Oct 2023
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
What is DME?
- General
- 01 Oct 2023
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.
Questions for governors/trustees to ask about SEND
- General
- 01 Oct 2023
This resource has questions for school governors or trustees to ask their SENCO and other senior executive leaders about SEND.
Provision Management Intervention Record: inclusive practice
- General
- 01 Oct 2023
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.