For other professionals, positive supervision is already a component of high quality work. Why not develop something similar for SENCOs? This week has been a tough one. As a SENCO, it can happen: external and internal demands, the end of our school’s financial year, planning for next steps and the...

No matter where you are, the hallmarks of inclusive practice remain the same. Gareth explains why shared responsibility and a clearly articulated vision are paramount. I have been very fortunate to work with a number of different schools in the UK and further afield. I write this from Santiago,...

Variability in local practice continues to cause upheaval for schools at the heart of the SEND system. Here are some of the misconceptions we need to address now. Previously I have written about how the law trumps all as far as SEND is concerned. As we near the end of the reforms implementation...

Speech and language skills are essential if pupils in Reception are to be expected to access the curriculum. I found out how one TA has helped improve her school's provision for SLCN. On Tuesday it was revealed that the government will not continue funding for The Communication Trust , a charity...