Schools to close again. Lots to put in place for Headteachers, whose roles I don’t envy. But what about the SENDCO? Follow these steps, to ensure children and families can be well-supported during school closure: Be aware of the needs of your teams, and of yourself. If you have Teaching Assistants who are clinically extremelyContinue reading “The lockdown SENDCO – how to support children and families during another school closure”
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The Spring term SENDCO
It’s a strange time of year. Too late to set an initiative up for the academic year; too early to write something off until next academic year. Here’s 7 things to be considering as you embark on the Spring term as a SENDCO. Think back to the Autumn term and all that went well. RememberContinue reading “The Spring term SENDCO”
How to fix a broken inclusion system
In the first blogpost, I argued that the system of supporting children and young people with complex needs is broken. It punishes schools whose Headteachers see inclusion as their duty, rewarding those who put up barriers to inclusion. What would a fairer system look like? What incentives would need to exist for balance to beContinue reading “How to fix a broken inclusion system”
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