High quality teaching is the foundation for progress for all learners. It is believed that the difference between poor teaching and highly effective teaching equates to just under half a year’s extra progress for most learners. The effects of...
Cognition and learningCommunication and interactionSocial, emotional and mental health (SEMH)Sensory and physical needsDescriptors of SEN support provision in the four broad areas of SEND (pdf)Cognition and learningDescription of what this...
In this section the SENCo will find ideas, approaches and strategies to use when quality first teaching needs to be supplemented with something more to remove a barrier to learning or to ensure that progress towards agreed targets can be made by the...
SEND DirectorySpecial school and alternative provision offer Special educational needs and disability code of practice: 0 to 25 years DfEEaling family directories SEN support: research evidence on effective approaches and examples of current...
Here is a glossary of special education needs and disability (SEND) termsAbbreviationMeaningASD/ASCAutistic spectrum disorder - no longer used by some professional due to the connotations of disorder. Some professionals e.g. speech and language...
SENDline is an advice line for all SENCOs and school leaders supporting children with additional needs who go to school or live in Ealing.Experienced SENCO Sam Campbell-Jones is the consultation line lead.SENDline advice and supportSENDline is a...
Episode 3 This wonderful schoolHeadteacher Paul Adair and deputy headteacher Melanie Hogan of Castlebar School reflect on the similarities and differences between mainstream and specialist settings, their outreach offer and the changes faced by...
These resources have been produced by The National Autistic Society for The Autism Education Trust with funding from The Department of Education.All resources can be found at AET Tools for Teachers - Autism Education TrustSchool stress and...
Attendance and absence codes explainedPresent codes/ \ present during registrationB educated off site and taster days and do not fit K, V, P or W codesK attending provision arranged by the local authorityL arrived after the register has...
In line with the new guidance from the DfE, schools are encouraged to regularly inform parents about their child’s attendance and absence levels. Here is the guidance Working together to improve school attendance (publishing.service.gov....