As discussed in our previous blog, the SEND reforms could have an impact on practice at your school. From September 1st, schools will be expected to have clear systems for identification, assessment, monitoring and securing appropriate support for children with special educational needs. Today we have received new information from the Pathfinder Champion Support Team to help implement these reforms and inform staff of changes.
The document explains:
“The SEND reforms require a whole school approach to SEND. It is essential that the whole school community, governors, teaching and non-teaching staff, young people and parents, understand what the reforms mean for them.
This attached slide pack has been designed to help school leaders in mainstream schools engage the wider school community in the culture change. The aim is for school leaders to use selected slides from the pack to engage governors and staff in the reforms. It is not designed to be used in its entirety.
The slides have been developed in partnership with the Joint Professional Association SEND Forum, comprising representatives from ASCL, ATL, NAHT, NASUWT, NUT and Voice; as well as Achievement for All, London Leadership Strategy and organisations representing disabled children and their families.”
The school leaders slide pack, which you can download here, contains key information to help headteachers introduce new practices to staff and governors. There is also guidance notes which you can download here.
For full information visit the new Pathfinder website. The Pathfinder Champion Support Team have asked for these new resources to be passed on so everyone can benefit from the new advice so feel free to share.
What can 4D creative offer you to support the implementation of this legislation?
Within the 4D team, there are a range of skills and knowledge from across the disability agenda. Our operations manager, Colette Gollcher also works on behalf of the Council for Disabled Children supporting local authorities in their preparation for these reforms.
We have a range of workshops that can support you and your school:
- A full briefing session to understand the upcoming reforms to enable you to support your children, young people, their families, your staff and governors.
- A workshop explaining how to utilise an immersive space for person centred annual reviews
- A day of live planning for a group of young people and their families who may be starting the journey in education health and case plans
- Learn how to develop immersive content relevant to preparing children and young people for adulthood
- A bespoke workshop designed around your ideas and intended outcomes. Just get in touch to find out more.
Next steps.
If you’d like to find out more about an immersive space being installed at your school contact Louise on louise@4dcreative.co.uk
Alternatively, to discuss a workshop on the SEND reforms, please call on 0844 414 2595 or email: hello@4dcreative.co.uk
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