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Senior Manager - Progression, Transition and Removal of Barriers
Kelly leads on The Careers and Enterprise Companies work to remove barriers for young people and support work on progression and transition and works closely with the network of Careers Hubs across the country who support the education institutions in their area. As a qualified Teacher and experienced in working with young people 11-19 in a variety of settings Kelly is passionate about ensuring all young people have access to the support, they need to make their best next step when approaching key transition points. Kelly is also a Governor at 2 Alternative provisions in the North East.
- transition
- mainstream,
- WSS past event
A webinar giving advice and ideas on how to support transition for pupils with SEND using materials produced by Whole School SEND.
The All Party Parliamentary group for SEND have issued their report into the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on educational transitions for young people with SEND
- transition
- WSS past event
This webinar explores key strategies that support effective transitions from Year 6 to Year 7 for pupils with SEND.
On International Women’s Day, Kamal Bodhanker, Head of International Development at nasen, reflects on how COVID-19 is threatening girls’ education globally.
- Webcast
- early years
- PfA
In this webcast, we will look at the importance of transitions for young children with SEND.
Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) with the Department for Education (DfE) are holding an event to hear from young people with lived experience of visual impairment (VI) about their experiences of moving into post 16 education and what needs to be improved.
Stacey Burke is the SENDCo at Risedale Secondary School in Catterick Garrison, where she is passionate about creating an inclusive environment in which every young person feels valued, supported and able to achieve their potential. Working within a highly mobile military community, Stacey understands the challenges that frequent transitions can bring and is committed to ensuring continuity of support for pupils and their families. She works closely with local partners and services to help families navigate the SEND system, advocating for individual needs and fostering positive outcomes for young people across the community.
Louise Newport is the Headteacher of Carnagill Primary School in Catterick Garrison and has served in headship for 14 years, including the last eight years leading the school within its unique military community. She is passionate about inclusion and is committed to ensuring that every child, particularly those experiencing mobility and transition, feels supported, valued and able to thrive. Louise believes that strong relationships are at the heart of successful schools and works to create a nurturing environment where children, families and staff feel connected, respected and inspired to achieve their best.
A consultation has been announced today into the government approach on reforms to the National Funding Formula (NFF) and the plans to transition away from local formulae to all schools’ funding allocations being determined directly by the NFF.
- Covid-19
This year, it is more important than ever to develop our understanding of SENCOs’ workload, both since the COVID lockdown and during the transition back to school for all pupils, and the survey has a particular focus on this.
Dr Emily Bennett, Consultant Clinical Psychologist & Dr Gemma Costello, Educational Psychologist National ABI in Learning in Education Forum (N-ABLES)
September 2026
Ofsted has launched a major research project to identify the most effective approaches for preventing young people from becoming not in education, employment or training (NEET).
Liz Maudslay from the Association of Colleges provides insight into some of the important differences between school and college provision for students with SEND.
September 2026
A new national alliance focused on improving pupils' experience of Key Stage 3 has launched a call for evidence to identify what works, and what does not, in supporting children as they move from primary to secondary education.
May 2026
Down Syndrome UK, a parent-led charity, working to support and raise expectations for individuals with Down Syndrome, have two webinars that are free for educational professionals in primary and early years settings.
October 2026
A national roundtable has called for urgent reform to help young people with complex needs move into adulthood. Leaders say flexible regulation, early planning and stable relationships are essential to creating brighter futures.
October 2024
New report from House of Lords highlights the need for an inclusive approach in schools that actively prepares learners with SEN for the transition to employment
The Public Services Committee has launched a new call for evidence for its new inquiry, the transition from education to employment for young disabled people.
September 2025
Under the RISE programme, funded by the Department for Education, The Council for Disabled Children are hosting an online national webinar exploring good practice in supporting transitions into a fulfilling adult life.