Talking head: The moment I realised I couldn’t really crochet!

Supporting a child to recognise the aspect of a task that they don’t know, but which would make a difference to them moving forward, is an important first step.

The language we use

The language we communicate through our words and our actions is a beacon for the learners we teach.

Much Ado About Nothing

KS3 lesson planning ideas for a unit on Shakespeare’s

Inclusivity – A constant journey toward a shared vision

Despite working in inclusion for years, it’s still easy to assume a shared understanding of the term, thinking that people know what we mean when we talk about it, but surprising how often these assumptions are misjudged.

Calthorpe Academy Pastoral and Safeguarding Pack

A pastoral and safeguarding pack created by Calthorpe Academy.

Webinar: Leadership of SEND: Building a Culture of Collective Responsibility

This series of webinars aimed at leaders will explore effective leadership of SEND, including how to use data strategically, the current inspection landscape and fostering a culture of collective responsibility.

Frank Wise School Assessing Intellectual and Reasoning Skills

This document from Frank Wise school offers the rationale behind the assessments, assessment pro forma and a list of suitable resources to deliver them with.

Frank Wise School Post-16 Curriculum Framework

This document outlines Frank Wise School's approach to context based education in the community, how it links to assessment and how it is evaluated.

The SEND Code of Practice for Special School Governors and Trustees

This presentation, created by Whole School SEND National Coordinator Erica Wolstenholme, explores and presents the SEND Code of Practice and national SEND data specifically for special school governors and trustees.

Frank Wise School 2019 Curriculum Framework

Frank Wise has been judged to be ‘Outstanding’ several times and it is the Curriculum Framework which sits as the foundation to that success. The document outlines the school’s approach to Curriculum, how it links to assessment and how it is evaluated.

Webinar: The Inclusive Secondary Classroom

This sequence of webinars is an opportunity to reflect on and explore the components that support the inclusive secondary classroom.

Webinar: Getting to Grips with Great SEND Governance

This webinar series is designed as an accessible course for all those in leadership and governance to understand their roles and responsibilities, audit and evaluation mechanisms, and best practice examples in relation to SEND governance.

A Guide to Whole School SEND Resources for Early Career Teachers

This short video walks through some key resources, all available from Whole School SEND (WSS), which may be of use to Early Career Teachers.

Webinar: Working with Parents, Carers and Families

This webinar series supports schools in developing and evaluating how they work with families to maximise engagement and outcomes.

Webinar: Developing an Inclusive, Accessible and Ambitious Curriculum

This three-part series aimed at secondary practitioners explores how to make the curriculum inclusive, accessible and ambitious for all pupils.

Webinar: The Inclusive Primary Classroom

This sequence of webinars is an opportunity to reflect on and explore the components that support the inclusive primary classroom.

Webinar: Early Identification and Intervention: Acting upon the Earliest Indicators of Need at Every Stage

This series focuses on the importance of early identification of students’ needs, including understanding identification methods, using assessment methods to develop learning-led strategies and building in the graduated approach.

Webinar: Practical Strategies for Supporting Speech, Language and Communication Needs

This series introduces the building blocks needed for communication and practical strategies for supporting children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs in the classroom.

Webinar: New to the SENCO Role: Understanding the role of the SENCO within a context of distributed leadership

This three-part webinar series, aimed specifically at new-in-post SENCOs, is an opportunity to understand the roles and responsibilities of the SENCO and to develop the role of the SENCO as a strategic leader.

Webinar: Preparation for Adulthood: High Aspirations Through All Stages of Education