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Mainstream schools get £740m to ‘create specialist facilities’ for SEND students

6 December 2024

Funding of £740m is to be allocated for mainstream schools to “adapt classrooms” and “create specialist facilities” for students with SEND, the government has said. The money is part of…

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How TAs can best support learners with SLCN

1 December 2024

This live TeachMeet recorded session provides valuable information, top tips, and teaching strategies for teaching assistants supporting children with Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN). Understanding SLCN: Learn more about…

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Which students should go on the SEN register?

30 November 2024

Children do not necessarily fit easily into categories, especially those who have additional needs. Sara Alston considers how we decide which students need to be on the SEN register and…

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Why language matters: putting the child first – why we say children who have disabilities 

22 November 2024

NSPCC Learning has published a Why language matters blog on using child-first language when talking about children who have disabilities. The blog explores how shifting language can help professionals to:…

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Roundtable: Meeting the increasing challenges of SEND provision in schools

11 November 2024

The number of children and young people with SEND is increasing, putting pressure on provision and facilities within mainstream primary and secondary schools. A best practice roundtable brought together experts…

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Spotlight on SEND: free CPD

2 November 2024

This is a series of "spotlight on practice" events looking at meeting the complex needs of SEND children in the context of the mainstream classroom. The first session is on…

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SEND Network podcast: Empowering relationships between SENCOs, teachers and parents

14 October 2024

This episode of the SEND Network Podcast, RDI consultant Andreja Stefulj. Andrea explores empowerment, self regulation and collaboration between SENCO, teacher and parent to support a child with SEND in…

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Adaptive Practice in the Mainstream Classroom for Children with Complex Needs 

11 October 2024

This free webinar is a series of "spotlight on practice" events looking at meeting the complex needs of SEND children in the context of the mainstream classroom. Billesley Research School…

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Misreading dyslexia

6 October 2024

Dyslexia is one of most common special needs that impacts learners in schools. It is an issue, and a label, that is well known, but probably less well understood. So,…

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Inclusive PE self assessment

15 September 2024

Schools Minister, Catherine McKinnell, is calling on schools to enhance physical education (PE) and school sport opportunities for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), in the spirit of…

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EAL and SEND: Guidance for Integrated Provision in Schools

31 August 2024

This guidance from The Bell Foundation provides a framework for schools to ensure that any EAL learners, who may also have a special educational need or disability (SEND), receive appropriate…

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Free webinar: Identifying & responding to speech, language and communication issues in early years & primary

28 August 2024

It is estimated that 10% of children will be affected by long-term and persistent speech, language, and communication needs (Public Health England, 2020), and that around 4 in 10 of…

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