Early Years SEND Roadshow - Manchester

Get the highest quality CPD from experts at your convenience, with nasen's SEND CPD on Demand - The ultimate flexible training resource. This webinar explores how effective data collection and analysis can improve decision making, and have positive impact on SEND provision across settings . • The importance of sound, evidence and data informed decision making • The decisions we make – provision management • What data sets do we use • How do we analyse data and why • The difference evidence based practice makes Full access to this resource is available for £10.

In this inspiring and practical webinar, Gina Bale explores how inclusive, holistic learning helps every child thrive by focusing on possibilities rather than limitations. Drawing on her expertise in movement, music, storytelling and SEND practice, Gina shares simple, creative strategies that can be implemented immediately to build communication, confidence and early literacy through meaningful play. This session demonstrates how observing children's individual interests and strengths can transform everyday activities into rich learning experiences that support communication, problem-solving, language development and inclusion. Ideal for early years practitioners, managers and nursery owners, this webinar offers practical ideas to create engaging environments where every child has the opportunity to succeed. What you'll learn: How movement, music and storytelling create strong foundations for communication and literacy Why observing the whole child leads to more inclusive and effective practice Practical ways to differentiate activities so every child can participate and thrive Simple strategies to build confidence, language and learning through play and meaningful interactions A must-watch for anyone working in early years settings who wants to create truly inclusive learning experiences and help every child spread their wings.

We bring together experts with specialisms in SEND, inclusion, alternative provision and more to discuss the SEND Reform: ‘Putting Children and Young People First’. We discuss the challenges, opportunities and gaps in the reforms and share advice on practical next steps for the new academic year and beyond. What the ‘universal offer’ should include to be effective in mainstream education How Individual Support Plans (ISPS) can help provide consistency between school systems supporting transition between different settings What schools need to consider to ensure inclusion bases work well in practice How alternative provision and mainstream settings can work more closely together Clarity on what detail is needed to address gaps in the current documentation and give schools clearer next steps

How can families unlock the support their child needs, and does it have to involve a formal diagnosis for schools to provide it? In this episode, host Helen Mulley is joined by former headteacher Lucy Rundle and parent Laura Albero, whose children have SEND. Together, they explore what equitable support really looks like, and whether schools can respond effectively to individual needs within a system of limited resources and increasing demand.

This two-part course explores key areas for primary schools in supporting pupils with dyslexia and literacy difficulties. This course explores key areas for primary schools in supporting pupils with dyslexia and literacy difficulties. The course aims to build school capacity through: Developing SENCo and English Lead knowledge of dyslexia Exploring appropriate assessment and target-setting approaches Developing effective whole-class strategies through high-quality teaching Coordinating SpLD (dyslexia) provision within school, including the use of appropriate interventions Managing parental and pupil concerns relating to dyslexia Day 1: Thursday 15th October 9:00am to 3:30pm · UK Definition of Dyslexia (New Delphi 2025) Early identification and assessment: formative and summative tools to support schools in identifying pupils with a dyslexic profile and informing reasonable adjustments and provision Exploring the impact of dyslexia on children and young people (CYP) Using assessment information to inform planning and next steps GAP TASK - Assessment Day 2: Thursday 5th November, 9:00am to 3:30pm Dyslexia-Friendly Classrooms: effective high-quality adaptations and the removal of barriers to learning An introduction to targeted and personalised interventions Developing policy and practice, including whole-school ethos and working with parents and external agencies Delegates will receive a toolkit to support implementation of learning and the development of ongoing good practice within school. An audit tool will be used throughout the course to help identify key actions for delegates to take forward on their return to school. Following attendance on both days, delegates will also be given access to CPD materials suitable for a staff meeting. Outcomes Through this training, delegates will: Understand current definitions of dyslexia Use current assessment approaches to support the identification of pupils with SpLD (dyslexia) Understand how to remove barriers so pupils with a profile of dyslexia thrive Use the toolkit to audit current provision and develop an action plan to strengthen capacity and support for pupils with SpLD (dyslexia)

Don’t miss this day of accelerated professional learning. Gain essential skills and knowledge to be part of the solution to Scotland’s dyslexia attainment gap. Keynote Louise Selby will share immediately applicable techniques in morphology, the alternative reading method that supports children and young people to break down language and unlock its meaning – a critical foundation for curriculum-wide success. There will be take away actionable insights from expert in-depth workshops and seminars on dyslexia-focused teaching interventions for primary and secondary settings. Early bird member £135 Early bird non-member £160 Full rate member £165 Full rate non-member £190

How do I know if my multilingual learners have SEND or if they’re “just catching up?” And whose role is it to find out? Join us for this panel webinar as experienced multilingualism and SEND specialists from UK and international schools explore how schools can build clear, collaborative processes around this decision. Getting it right depends on each member of the team around the learner working together at the right moments. This session looks at how to design that process. Attendees will leave with: Clarity on which roles should be involved at each stage, from initial concern through to a formal decision Practical approaches for sharing information between multilingualism and SEND leads Greater confidence in building a whole-school process that supports earlier and more accurate identification

A practical exploration of high-quality inclusive practice in mainstream classrooms. A practical exploration of high-quality inclusive practice in mainstream classrooms. The session will consider adaptive teaching, identifying and removing barriers to learning, ordinarily provision, effective deployment of additional adults and the graduated response. Participants will share current practice and consider what excellent inclusive provision should look like for pupils with SEND across our schools. This Network session is aimed at Inclusion leads, SENDCo, Assistant SENDCo, Headteachers & senior leaders. Network Sessions are completely free of charge and refreshments will be provided. Please ask for Mark Hamblett upon your arrival. On arrival, please sign in as a visitor on the screen provided in the foyer of Fulwood Academy. If you need any support, please speak to reception. Please also ensure to input your car registration on the screen to avoid a parking charge.

Join us in person to share tips on keeping SEND support consistent across your primary school! Ensuring consistency of SEND provision across a primary school Join us for a hands-on, in-person event focused on making SEND support consistent and effective throughout your primary school. You'll discover practical tips, share ideas with fellow educators, and explore strategies that really work. Whether you're a teacher, SENCO, or just passionate about inclusive education, this is a great chance to boost your skills and make a positive impact. Come along and let's make SEND provision better together!

Join us for this one-day virtual masterclass for an indepth look at how to identify pupil needs and put in place and monitor effective interventions. There has been a significant increase in the number of children and young people with complex needs now attending our mainstream schools. This has resulted in a difficulty in SENCOs and teachers being able to identify individual needs and put in place appropriate interventions. Alongside this is the difficulty that schools have to engage Education Psychologists and other professionals to support this identification process. The four broad areas of need as laid out in the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and the descriptions used in the school census do not adequately describe some of the needs of these complex learners. During this session, Lorraine will explain some of the difficulties schools are having with this identification process and offer support and advice in. KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES To develop a greater understanding of how to identify children with special educational needs and disabilities To offer support and guidance on interventions that might be used to support SEND To offer support and guidance on monitoring interventions, including impact and outcomes for learners. FACILITATOR Lorraine Petersen has 25 years’ experience in the mainstream school environment as a Teacher and Headteacher. From 2004 – 2013 Lorraine was CEO of NASEN, a charitable organisation supporting all those who work with children and young people with SEND. She worked on a number of projects with various agencies including the Department for Education, the National College of Teaching and Leadership & UKTI, not to mention being a chair, keynote speaker & workshop facilitator at numerous national & international events and conferences.

This essential masterclass provides delegates with an essential overview of the role of the SENCO in independent settings. You will come away with practical tools, tips, strategies and resources to take back to your school and implement straight away. The role of the SENCO in an independent school comes with significant pressures and challenges. Figures show that over 17% of all ISC pupils require SEND support and it is vital that independent schools can meet the individual needs of these pupils. While the SEN Code of Practice does not apply, having a consistent and robust approach is key. Join us for this one-day virtual masterclass for a detailed look at the role of the SENCO in Independent schools. Our expert speaker will take you through your legal requirements to ensure that you are compliant, whilst signposting you to useful resources. You will also look at the EHCP and admissions process and how they might differ for your setting. You will be able to audit your identification, referral and diagnosis process and procedures to ensure they effective, as well as consider how best to support individual pupils. You will consider your leadership of SEND, how you can work strategically and prepare for inspection. During the course of the day, you will have plenty of time to network with colleagues, discuss specific challenges and put your questions to Lorraine. Key Learning Objectives This Masterclass will enable you to: Explore the legal responsibilities for an independent SENCO Understand the EHCP process for independent provisions Put processes and procedures in place to identify pupils with SEN in your setting Effectively implement support for individual pupil Improve how you work with parents to improve support for children Provide outstanding leadership in your role as SENCO Raise awareness of SEND across your school and understand what staff training maybe required Prepare yourself and your setting for inspection of SEND provision

Professional Communities bring colleagues together to network, connect with leading practice and hear from expert speakers. Introduction These sessions aim to create a support network in which schools share ideas, effective practice and discuss issues surrounding SEND. To focus on practical solutions to common challenges and gain expert advice and guidance from SEND lead professionals. In each meeting we will: Find out about development and updates in the field of SEND Share and learn from good practice Network with colleagues from other schools and agencies Agenda Whole School SEND Update, Jeanette Savage, Deputy Regional SEND Lead for the South West of England An overview of the charity PEAK (Parenting Empowered Autistic Kids) - providing support and guidance to families of children with SEND (not only Neurodiversity), Meg Donnelly, PEAK Family Consultant An overview of The Balanced System framework and information regarding Link Therapists, Hannah Burton, Operational Manager for the Speech, Language and Communication pathway (across Devon) & Lead Speech and Language Therapist in the Enhanced Speech and Language Provision (ESLP). The roles of the Early Years Quality and Inclusion Partners and the transition project, Tamsin Robertson, Early Years Quality and Inclusion Team Lead, Devon County Council Let’s Talk Safer Families, an overview of the Let’s Talk project and information regarding new SEND focused webinars - making sure parents and carers have the most up to date information about the risks in their communities, whilst providing tips to help them support their children and young people, Rebecca Shwenn, Project Lead for the 'Let's Talk' – Safer Families initiative at Teignbridge District Council in Devon