Understanding Personalisation and the Engagement Model in SEND Provision When high-quality teaching, adaptation, and Tier 1 and Tier 2 support have been tried and are still not enough, schools are left with a difficult but necessary question: what do you do next when a child cannot access or…

Adaption, Scaffolding, Differentiation or Personalisation? – Key Concepts Explained There has been a lot of confusion over recent years about how these both stand alone and overlap. Here are my thoughts on each concept and how these concepts can be practically applied in school. Let's start with…

New Blog for the new year! - thoughts appreciated! I think this is something most of us do anyway through a mix of both necessity and best practice. positiveyoungmind.com/hybrid-inclu... #send #inclusion #senco #sendco

The Hybrid Inclusion Model: The Best of Both In schools, we often talk as if curriculum is a binary choice. Either students access the same curriculum as everyone else, or they move onto something more personalised. However, many children are accessing something of a best fit, in-between model,…

Know Your Worth: UPS Pay for UPS Teachers Teachers are trying to escape untenable workloads, toxic cultures, or leadership that’s worn them down - but far too many hit the same wall: a new school offering them M6 when they’re already at UPS3. It’s happening everywhere, and it’s quietly becoming…

EHCP Needs Assessment Application Writing Service Introduction ✨If you or your your team is struggling to find the time or headspace to write a strong EHC needs assessment request, I can take it on for you. This service provides a fully written EHCNA application for one child, based on the…

You've heard of Black Friday, well we have Blue Thursday! 25% off in my shop! Voucher code: BlueThursday You may already know that Thursdays in The Sweary SENCo group are when everyone vents about what’s made them swear. Shop link: positiveyoungmind.com/shop #senco #send

SEND Identification For Schools and Parents – Downloadable Guidance Accurate and consistent identification of special educational needs is central to inclusive practice. Yet it’s also one of the areas that causes the most uncertainty for teachers and leaders. Schools are often different in how…

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This is gaining traction. There’s 4 blog posts within the petition for #senco protected time, protected holidays, an #SLT voice & fair pay. Please share and sign ✍️ if you agree our #SENCos deserve better. We are voting 🗳️ with our feet👣. c.org/J8hm2KNVSY

𝗔𝗜 𝘄𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴. But it is already reshaping how leaders reflect. I’ve written about what the research says, and why I created TalkSavvy™ Coach, an AI reflection partner for school leaders. Read here 👉 www.malcpd.com/post/why-we-... #edusky #AI #UKEd #TalkSavvy

How Teachers Can Help Students Navigate Academic Burnout Student life is a time of discovery, growth, and preparation for the future. However, beneath these positive narratives lies the growing reality of academic burnout. According to a ResearchGate study, burnout is common among students in the…

Practical Strategies for Supporting Anxious Learners By Helen Murry Anxiety in children and young people is more common than many realise. It can show up in subtle ways, such as a reluctance to join group activities, frequent stomach aches before school, or sudden difficulty concentrating. For…

SENCOs and SLT: Clarity Needed Another ongoing SENCo issue is not having a say in key school decisions surrounding inclusion in our schools. Many SENCos report that they have either limited influence or no influence when it comes to inclusion within their school. As someone who has had experience…

School Holiday Workload: Why SENCOs Need Protection It’s now September, and as we reflect back on the summer holiday period, many SENCOs are once again left questioning why the system continues to allow statutory deadlines to fall during times when schools are officially closed. The ‘back to…

SENCo Pay: Clearing Up Confusion & Setting Out Fair Standards Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCOs) carry statutory responsibilities under the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice. These include coordinating SEND provision, liaising with parents and external…

SENCo Support: 5 Years On – Urgent Call for Protected Time In January 2020, the National SENCO Workload Survey Report (“The Time is Now: Addressing missed opportunities for special educational needs support and coordination in our schools”) drew attention to long‐standing issues in SEN provision:…

Lots of discussion about summer holiday consultations for pupils with EHCPs on here and my SENCo group - here’s what you need to know - the out of office reply is your friend! Your LA ‘should’ be reasonable! #send #senco #slt Happy holidays! vm.tiktok.com/ZNd9QJPb9/

Check out my book review of ‘Starting Out as a Primary SENCO’ by Lynn How - an essential guide for new and early career #SENCOs - in #RISEEduMag. buff.ly/tQs9yUr @positive-y-mind.bsky.social @netsupport.bsky.social #BookReview #PrimarySchools #CPD #SEND

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Love our latest #RISEEduMag article from the brilliant @positive-y-mind.bsky.social, where she shares discusses better #Wellbeing support for teachers with tips for specific roles within school. riseedumag.com/wellbeing-su... #MentalHealth #Burnout @netsupport.bsky.social

SENDCOs Who Have ADHD: Ideas To Combat Overwhelm By Lisa Christopher Lisa has collated comments from research on social media platforms to form this helpful range of strategies to help SENCOs (and other school staff) navigate the workplace with ADHD. These strategies while useful for staff with…

Some awesome book reviews on Amazon 🤩. For my book, 'Starting Out As a Primary SENCo'. amzn.to/3HqKrzV

352+ teachers engaged 'live' via Zoom or stream, w/ today's #EYP2CtW25 @geccollect.bsky.social 'Takeover' session, from 17+ countries, spanning 5 continents. Feedback to follow, but thanks to @nicoleponsford.bsky.social @positive-y-mind.bsky.social, Anne Morris, Cathy Wassell & Matthew Savage 👏

Supporting The Next Generation With Mental Health By Julian Rose I want to share the journey that led me from quietly trusting the financial systems behind children’s services to actively challenging them. It’s a story about what happens when public funding shrinks, private profit steps in, and…

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Awesome 🤩 thanks Kat!

Stop Branding School Culture. Start Hearing It. By Dr Jon Morris In recent years, we’ve seen a growing trend of reducing culture to neat, one-word slogans to sum up school culture like learning culture, power culture, strong culture, or effective culture. We’ve even seen leadership consultants and…

The Call for Compassionate Leadership By Anne Kyle I had the job many people aspire to. An executive leadership role in education, earning over £90,000 a year. A large regional reputation. A proven record of transforming vulnerable schools, leading large teams, and changing lives... ...and yet, I…

🦄🦄🦄1:1 SENCO Coaching (3 sessions) 🌟 1:1 SENCO Coaching & Support – Tailored to You! 🌟 3 session for £120 (£15 discount) Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start in your role as a SENCO? You’re not alone! Whether you're navigating staff relationships, parent partnerships,…

Hoping that this event will support #teachers that need it. Monday, May 12 · 7 - 8pm From Autopilot to Awareness — Healthier Coping Without Alcohol (Teachers) www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-autop...

Looking for more help! I'm researching a book on wellbeing, looking at the link between teachers, their personalities and wellbeing. Please could you complete this fun test. www.16personalities.com/free-persona... Then submit findings: forms.gle/TcKeTLNKZBf4mz… TIA

✍️💖🚀 Journaling For SENCO Wellbeing 🌟 Introducing: The SENCO Journal - Your Pathway to Wellbeing 🌟 Are you a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) looking for a way to prioritise your mental and emotional health? Look no further! The SENCO Journal is here to guide you on your journey to…

🦚 Writing an EHCNA That Gets Noticed! Tops tips, best practice and the law! Have you been putting of that EHCNA because you don't know where to start? 🤔Have you been putting of that EHCNA because you don't know where to start? Drawing upon my experience as an academic writer and a SENCO as well as…

🔍Best Practice for LSAs Based on EEF’s TA document (Webinar and Tracking Spreadsheet) 📢 Webinar: Best Practice for LSAs including recruitment, retention and wellbeing. Based on the EEF's ‘Making Good Use of Teaching Assistants’ document. With a tracking progress spreadsheet📢 On demand and yours…

🤩SEND Support ON DEMAND 14+ hours of CPD 💖I'm excited to introduce my ON DEMAND subscription package! 💖 You asked, I listened! A few lovely SENCOs reached out and explained their CPD funding predicament whereby sadly, they are having to fund their own training (not something I would suggest).…

🤺Challenge Your LA Webinar 🌟 Webinar for School Leaders & SENCOs 🌟 🤺Challenging the Local Authority: Securing the Right Funding & Provision for Your Pupils On Demand and yours forever! Although this webinar is slightly more expensive than my others, I hope it will help to save your school £1000s…

Pupil Mental Health: 5 Issues We’re Facing Now As an educator, one thing that continues to concern me is pupil mental health. It’s become a growing issue in schools, and there’s no magic wand to fix it and there is no money to throw at the problem. Children are struggling, and if we don’t pay…

This is a witty but also hard hitting blog that everyone who works with sencos or has a send child should read. And the idea that this should be accepted as normal is rightly challenged - but in a light-hearted way. Thanks Lynn, and Sencos, you rock!

What Makes a Sweary SENCo? Volume 1 10 Witty (but Worryingly Honest) reasons which highlight our current challenges. Each week, I ask SENCos in my Facebook Group what has made them become a Sweary SENCO. Here is an analysis and overview of the common themes and issues from the last 5 weeks.…

Dyslexia: Pupil Voice For Effective Support by Margaret Rooke Children with dyslexia need to believe they can and will succeed. This will help them with learning, behaviour, motivation, school attendance, relationships, feelings of self-worth and so much more. Incorporating pupil voice within…

🤝An Introduction To Attachment In The Classroom – Principles and Practice 🌟 Unlock the Power of Attachment in the Classroom! 🌟 Are you ready to foster stronger connections and create a nurturing environment where every student can thrive? Join me for “An Introduction to Attachment in the Classroom…

🌳Interventions and Provision To Support SEMH and Anxiety 🌟 On-Demand Webinar: Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) Strategies for Schools 📢 Empower yourself and your staff with the knowledge and tools to support students’ well-being! Are you looking to create a nurturing, emotionally safe, and…

👁️Visuals and Duel Coding in the Classroom 🎓 Webinar: Dual Coding & Visuals in the Classroom 🎨 👋 SENCOs, teachers, and support staff! Are you ready to level up your teaching strategies? Join me for this exciting on demand webinar where we'll explore Dual Coding — combining words and visuals to…

🎯1:1 SENCO Interview Coaching 🎯 SENCO Interview Coaching – Boost Your Confidence & Secure the Role! Are you preparing for a SENCO interview and want to feel confident, prepared, and ready to succeed? Whether it’s your first SENCO role or you’re stepping into a new school, expert coaching can help…

🦄1:1 SENCO Coaching 🌟 1:1 SENCO Coaching & Support – Tailored to You! 🌟 Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start in your role as a SENCO? You’re not alone! Whether you're navigating staff relationships, parent partnerships, leadership challenges, or simply trying to keep up…

🌻Adaption, Scaffolding, Differentiation and Personalisation for SENCOs 🎓 Webinar: 🌻 Adaptation, Scaffolding, Differentiation & Personalisation for SENCOs ⭐️ My Most Popular Webinar so far! 🔥 Adaptive teaching is one of the biggest talking points in education right now — but how can you move beyond…

🦎Adaption, Scaffolding, Differentiation and Personalisation for Teachers and HLSAs 🎓 Webinar: 🦎 Adaptation, Scaffolding, Differentiation & Personalisation for Teachers & HLSAs 🔥 Adaptive teaching is a hot topic in education—but how do you apply it effectively in a busy classroom? This practical,…

✍️💖🚀 Journaling For SENCO Wellbeing 🌟 Introducing: The SENCO Journal - Your Pathway to Wellbeing 🌟 Are you a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) looking for a way to prioritise your mental and emotional health? Look no further! The SENCO Journal is here to guide you on your journey to…

🦚 Writing an EHCNA That Gets Noticed! Tops tips, best practice and the law! Have you been putting of that EHCNA because you don't know where to start? 🤔Have you been putting of that EHCNA because you don't know where to start? Drawing upon my experience as an academic writer and a SENCO as well as…