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Effective SENCO: Having a Whole School Impact 1

Effective SENCO: Having a Whole School Impact

Effective SENCO: Impact on School Culture Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCOs) play a critical role in ensuring that every student in their school receives the support they need to thrive. In order to be effective, SENCOs must not only be experts in their field, but also have the ability to influence and drive change across …

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The Impact of Lockdown on Autistic Children's Mental Health 3

The Impact of Lockdown on Autistic Children’s Mental Health

The Impact of Lockdown on Autistic Children The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have had a profound impact on’s lives, including children and adolescents. At the time of writing this article, June 2023, we are seeing the challenges and outcomes of this upheaval including much-reduced attendance. It feels like there has been a subtle shift …

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Trauma, challenging behaviour and restrictive practice in schools. 4

Trauma, challenging behaviour and restrictive practice in schools.

Trauma Informed Behaviour Management in Schools This is a record of the #SENexchange Discussionon Trauma informed Behaviour Management in Schools. We examined the findings and content of Centre for Mental Health briefing on Trauma, challenging behaviour and restrictive practice in schools. To give you context as to my potential bias in choosing and responding to …

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Rethinking assessment for PMLD

Assessment for PMLD

Rethinking Assessment for PMLD learners. In 2015, Cherry Garden School decided their assessment and reporting procedures were no longer fit for purpose. Although we had just received our third consecutive Outstanding judgement from Ofsted, we were aware that our assessment ‘data‘ wasn’t always meaningful, and that many of our children didn’t make typical linear progress. …

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The Influence of School Leaders on Inclusion 5

The Influence of School Leaders on Inclusion

Improving Inclusion Through School Leadership This post builds on the input of 30 school leaders during an SLTChat educational discussion. It also references two papers (see references section) Inclusive education has become a global priority, with countries worldwide seeking to provide quality education for all students regardless of ability, disability, language, culture, gender, or background. …

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