Blog posts listing

Curriculum and Assessment Review

It's been a few weeks since the publication of the Interim Report from the Curriculum and Assessment Review. In this bog, we share some mid-point recommendations which we think are crucial to achieving genuinely equitable and inclusive reforms.

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The importance of Transitions in Primary Settings

Learners in schools experience change every day. Here, we explore how understanding these transitions and implementing effective strategies can make a significant difference in helping all learners feel secure and confident in their educational journey.

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The Role of Memory in Learning

You can think of working memory as a mental notebook, where we hold information for a short period of time while we carry out other relevant mental activities. Here we reflect on how to identify barriers and support learners with poor working memory...

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The Curriculum and Assessment Review

The Government’s Curriculum and Assessment Review is a once in a lifetime opportunity to influence the evolution of an education system that works for all young learners, preparing them to thrive at every age and stage and reach their potential as adults.

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The importance of identifying and supporting speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN) in learners

Speech, language, and communication skills are fundamental to a child’s development, impacting not only academic success but also social skills, self-esteem, and emotional well-being.

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An introduction to teaching learners with physical needs

In this blog, we take a look at some of the key areas to consider in your practice when working with learners who have additional physical needs.

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EMBRACING INCLUSION: How mainstream school can and should be for everyone

Here, we explore the theme of supporting learners with Down Syndrome and other learning disabilities in the mainstream classroom and consider how inclusion done well reaps rewards for everyone…

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Person-Centred Working - Listening to and working with learners and their families

A Person Centred approach allows young people a voice in the decisions made about their support. Done well, it empowers, fosters confidence and promotes independence. Caroline Sutton-Reid explores...

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Great Preparation for Adulthood: Tanzie's road to independence

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Smooth transitions: how careful planning can ease the introduction to work for young people with SEND

A smooth transition out of education is essential for preparing students for the demands of the professional world and coping with the many new experiences and expectations they will be faced with. Amanda Wright explores ways in which we can help.

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Action Research and Lesson Study for ISEND

Half way through this exciting research project - part of the Universal SEND Services programme, funded by DfE and delivered by the University of Derby, Dr Geraldene Codina, reflects on the progress already being celebrated.

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The BIG Idea for SEND Project: Ania Hildrey – Headteacher, Abbot’s Lea School in Liverpool

We are excited about the next phase of the project and we know that, if there ever is an option of working on another idea (big idea in SEND, or other), we would be very keen to partner with the Sea View Trust and the Research School again.

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How a Preparation for Adulthood Review helped us- Becky Jones

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Vicci Wells, Head of Sport for Youth Sport Trust on Helping children with SEND to access PE and sport through Inclusion 2024

Currently 50% of parents in Britain with a child with disabilities aged four to 18 say their child does not feel comfortable taking part in sports with other children.

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The impact of Professional Development (PD) Groups – Timothy James

I applied to take part in the 2022/23 PD group at a time when I was considering and developing my action plan for last year. One of the areas identified for action was persistent absence and attendance rates for learners with SEND.

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Reflections on a National Professional Qualification for SENCOs

I was delighted to deliver the keynote speech at the recent NAHT SEND Conference in Manchester, kicking off a busy day of interesting and insightful sessions with school leaders and SEND professionals from across our sector.

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Annamarie reflects on proposed changes to EHC plans

At nasen House today, coffee-time conversation turned to the consultation into Education Health and Care Plan (EHC plan) proposed timescales, which is inviting responses until next Friday (12 August).

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DFN - Securing Good Transitions: Part 2

Claire Cookson - CEO, DFN Foundation

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Evidence informed practice: Deploying specialists to improve outcomes for learners with SEND

Authors: The Sea View Trust

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nasen - Neurodiversity: reaffirming the inherent differences that unify us all

For Neurodiversity Week, Dr James Galpin, Education Officer at nasen, reflects on the importance of celebrating diversity in SEND.