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How to improve SEND without new legislation: Five ideas

The recent budget gave an extra £1 billion to fund SEND. That’s much needed given the number of councils who are reporting that finances are stretched to almost breaking point. Whilst extra money for SEND is always welcome, this article focuses on other reform that could be implemented with low cost and without needing new […]

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Everything you need to know about School Suspensions in 2024

What are the important trends in suspensions from schools?

For school leaders, teachers & parents.

Data is from the July 2024 DfE release.

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Governing Body Self-Evaluation: Simple to complete, collate, and use to plan

Do you ask over 100 questions?

Or, can you do your Governing Body audit in less than two pages?

Yes!

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Nine Successful People who are Dyslexic Role Models

How many of these nine dyslexic role models do you know?

With a bonus section for pro-footballers, this list might inspire you, or your child, to dream even bigger.

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Supply Teachers: How to Help Yours to be Even Better

How many days a year do supply teachers cover pupils in your primary school?

How often do you reflect on how to get the best out of them? Let’s do that now!

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Great news about Teenage Pregnancy: A Real Success Story

Over 25 years, teenage pregnancies have fallen significantly in England and Wales.

Learn about this success through seven simple charts and graphs.

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New Academy Schools: The state of play in Nine Graphs

In 2011, the academy schools programme took off. But where are we now?

It’s hard to see from the overall data… So, let’s dive deeper.

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Nine Successful People who are Autistic Role Models

Do you know many autistic role models?

Here’s nine who have become successful.

They might inspire you, or your child, to dream even bigger.

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SEND Governor Questions: Five great tips for working with SENCos

Are you a SEND Governor?

Whether you are new or experienced in the SEND governor role, this article will be useful to you.

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Chat GPT: How can schools use it to make a better world for pupils?

Resources and information about AI and SEND, especially Chat GPT.

For school leaders, SENCos and staff, let’s make a better world for SEND!

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Entry Levels Explained: What you need to know

Has your child just started secondary special school?

Or, are you working in secondary special for the first time?

If so, get up to speed on entry levels.

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Can someone with autism or ADHD join the armed forces?

Maybe. Maybe not.

Autism or ADHD are not instantly rejected.

But the barriers are quite high. Click for more detail.

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SEND Tribunal: What are the costs of EHCP disagreement?

The SEND Tribunal is an independent body that makes decisions on EHCPs.

Before either side goes to a SEND Tribunal, it’s useful to see both sides, including some of the hidden costs.

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80 of the most common SEND terms explained: A free guide

Chances are parents, governors and staff are confused by SEND acronyms.

There’s more jargon than you think!

This free guide helps everyone to better navigate the SEND maze.

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SEND & LGBTQ: How to help SEND youngsters understand LGBTQ+

Need to support SEND kids to learn about sexuality and gender?

Here’s books and links to help work through the knowledge they need.

As featured at the SAYiT conference on SEND & LGBTQ+.

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School Governors: Asking the right questions about mental health

Schools are a front line service.

So, what role do school governors have when it comes to mental health? And, what questions can they ask to support mental health of pupils and staff?

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Talking to trans people: Ten Terms you need to Know

Do you hesitate when engaging with trans people because you don’t want to say the wrong thing?

Or do you just want to keep up to date?
If so, check out this summary of the key info.

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Advice & Support: Staff members being a witness at court

Staff hope they’ll never need to attend court as part of their job.

If they do need to appear as a witness, here’s 5 tips to help.

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An inspiring teacher: Boo Spurgeon and her powerful legacy

A mysterious change among young people in one part of north Sheffield….

What was happening?

The answer is an inspiring teacher…

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Everything you need to know about School Suspensions in 2023

What are the important trends in suspensions from schools?

For school leaders, teachers & parents.

Data is from the July 2023 DfE release.

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SEND Information Report: What must schools include? A Quick Guide

What must you include in your SEND information report?

Checklists to dowload plus a few helpful extras – for schools, academies and PRUs.

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Write accessible documents for people with dyslexia or visual impairment

Seven tips to make your school’s documents more accessible.

It focuses on online documents. These form a large part of a school’s information for new parents and carers.

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Does your Child need a COVID-19 test?

Does your child need a COVID test?

We created this free booklet, designed to help them understand testing and answer their questions.

Written in partnership with Widgit Online – our favourite producer of visuals.

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Schools, Face masks and Seatbelts

Face masks have become compulsory in shops in England.

So what next for schools?

And what can we learn from when we needed to belt up?

29/07/2020

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Ofsted Framework: Did they listen to advice about SEND?

Ofsted run consultations each time they release a new handbook.

Did they listen to the needs of children with hearing impairments and visual impairments?

Yes – Click to read more.

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