Inclusion and SEN

This programme is for schools who believe fundamentally in providing a high quality education for all children within their community and cherish the progress that each one makes. It is also for schools who believe in the principles of Every Child Matters and a personalised approach, but who are trying to develop their school’s approach to balance the rigour of thorough planning with the fun of the learning experience.

Course Leader: Helen Newton

Helen is an Assistant Principal of Ash Field School, a specialist training school that works in close partnership with primary schools, universities and other partners. Having previously served as a CPD Adviser with a local authority, Helen brings both humour and rigour to this programme in a way that will help schools to develop their best ways forward to interpret the range of requirements and opportunities within their school approach.

Autumn 2009: Leadership and Inclusion

  • Articulating a vision for meeting learning needs
  • Understanding current guidance and statutory duties
  • Leading SEN provision across the school
  • Developing and enhancing the skills of all staff
  • London Mon 14th September
  • Birmingham Wed 7th October
  • Leicester Mon 28th September

Spring 2010: Whole school planning for inclusion

  • Using data to inform practice
  • Identifying and scoping learning needs across the school
  • Using provision mapping and IEPs effectively
  • Implementing and evaluating effective provision for SEN/LDD
  • London Mon 11th January
  • Birmingham Wed 3rd February
  • Leicester Mon 25th January

Summer 2010: Meeting individual needs and personalisation

  • Identifying learning needs and different sorts of individual needs
  • Meeting the individual learning needs of pupils and working towards a personalised curriculum
  • Monitoring and recording progress of pupils with SEN
  • Making judgements about the progress of pupils with SEN and identifying actions
  • London Mon 19th April
  • Birmingham Mon 26th April
  • Leicester Thurs 6th May


The course content above is indicative of plans for the programme at this stage but may be modified slightly to better meet the needs of participants during the year.

One-off courses: It is possible for additional colleagues from participating schools to attend any course for £100. For schools who are not participating in Upward Trends, day delegate attendance on any single course is available for £150.

Your Upward Trends Tutor. In addition to the 3 courses above, participating schools will receive year-round support from a colleague with experience of supporting school-tailored improvement projects. This support includes a project workbook, recent relevant research resources, personal support through telephone, email, face to face sessions and electronic links to other schools on the programme.
 

Upward Trends, SDSA, Alliance House, 6 Bishop Street, Leicester, LE1 6AF