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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SEND report to governors template

  • General
  • 16 Oct 2023
Free
template

An editable document that will help you to structure your annual report to the governing board or trustees.

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Understanding and supporting transitions

  • Webcasts
  • 16 Oct 2023
Free
Webcast
early years
PfA

In this webcast, we will look at the importance of transitions for young children with SEND.

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The Engagement Model

  • General
  • 15 Oct 2023
Free

The resource can be used as a reference sheet for the purposes and uses of the statutory Engagement Model from September 2021. Benefits of using this resource it will provide an overview of the Engagement Model

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The Power of Different

  • General
  • 14 Oct 2023
Free
Dyslexia
Dyscalculia

This moving article looks first hand at what its like to live with Dyslexia and how modern day technologies can open lots of opportunities, especially for those who may think differently.

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Twilight Talks Research Series: Evidence-informed practice

  • Webcasts
  • 12 Oct 2023
Free
Twilight Talks
Research Series

In this session, Dr Miriam McBreen will introduce evidence-informed approaches and how these can be helpful in selecting suitable strategies to support learners with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

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The EEF recommendations for SEND in mainstream schools

  • Webcasts
  • 11 Oct 2023
Free
EEF

This webinar is suitable for SENCOs, headteachers, other leaders and classroom teachers who want an overview of this report.

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Understanding the eye care and vision needs of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities

  • Mini Guides
  • 11 Oct 2023
Free
Visual Impairment

This guide aims to understand the eye care and vision needs of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.

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'Teaching Play': helping children with autism learn to play

  • General
  • 10 Oct 2023
Free
early years
Communication and interaction

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

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Using pupil pen portraits for staff SEND CPD

  • General
  • 09 Oct 2023
Free

A practical resource that will provide you with CPD, questions and discussions to deliver to staff members to use pupil pen portraits.

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Why and how should we support children with DME in school?

  • Webcasts
  • 08 Oct 2023
Free
DME
Webinar

This webinar is suitable for SENCOs, SLTs and teachers who would like to understand the relationship between pupils with SEND and bullying

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Supporting SEN - The Learning Environment

  • General
  • 07 Oct 2023
Free

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

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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

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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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