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Consultancy, Training & CPD Courses
SEND/Gifted & Talented
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Advanced SENCO Programme - starts 28th November 2011 and runs till May 2012
Developing Inclusive Practice in the Classroom - 28th Feb 2012 |
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Feedback
School staff who have recently attended training by the SEND team have commented: |
SEND
“Excellent range of speakers—very inspiring and lots to
think about. The up-to-date information and where to
access information was most valuable.”
Annual SEN Conference February 2011 |
“I have found this course extremely useful, I was very pleased to be
consolidating Day 1 and Day 2. I am so pleased as a SENCo to now be
focussing on making a difference to pupils, feeling as though I can make
a difference. It is making my role so much more rewarding, thank you!”
Day 2 Tools for SENCos—November 2010 |
“The most accessible and useful SEN course I have been on, lots of
time to digest and huge range of resources and information
presented, thank you for tailoring the course to meet out needs.”
Day 2 Tools for SENCos—November 2010 |
Promoting excellent inclusive practice in Hertfordshire
The SEND/AG&T team provides consultancy and support to ensure high quality inclusive provision in schools and other settings through monitoring, challenging and intervention strategies.
A key aspect of the team’s role is providing training and consultancy to support the self evaluation and strategic planning of inclusive provision, particularly in relation to special educational needs and disabilities and gifted and talented provision. It supports local networks of schools with briefings for SEND AG&T to disseminate good practice and provide training for school staff.
The SEND / Able Gifted and Talented team offers a range of consultancy support tailored to the
needs of schools:
School leaders
- Helping leaders to be confident that self evaluation is robust for pupils with disabilities and /or SEN
- Preparation for Ofsted - health checks on disability, SEN and inclusion
- Tailored whole school review of inclusion with feedback to SLT
- Developing confident leaders of inclusion of pupils through coaching
- Mapping provision for vulnerable learners aligned to whole school systems
- Monitoring impact of teaching assistants in the classroom
- Statutory disability equality requirements - making sure you are compliant and making a difference
- Accessing pupil voice – removing barriers to communication and language
- Action research projects on improving outcomes for pupils who may be vulnerable in their learning
SENCos/InCos/AGT leading teachers/coordinators
- Accountability to senior leaders in reporting on self evaluation
- Feeling confident and making the role manageable
- Planning and prioritising time effectively
- Setting up effective systems and processes that focus on pupil progress
- Monitoring pupil progress using qualitative and quantitative data
- Evaluating effectiveness of provision
- Working effectively with other staff in school and outside agencies
- Whole school and class provision mapping
- Make practical adjustments to classroom teaching to include pupils who may be vulnerable
- Working with parents
- Effective deployment of teaching assistants
Governors
- Understanding statutory requirements of role in relation to disability and SEN/AG&T
- Developing role as critical friend
- What to ask when you are meeting with the SENCo/AGT ltco and visiting the school
Newly and recently qualified teachers
- Practical strategies and resources to include the range of diverse learners in your class
- Developing independent learners
- Feeling confident in understanding and implementing statutory SEN requirements
- Effective working partnerships with other adults in the classroom
Teaching assistants
- Understanding disability, SEN/AG&T and implications for learning
- Supporting communication and independent learning
- Improving confidence in using Assessment For Learning approaches
- Working in partnership with teachers
For further information and to discuss your needs please contact:
Margaret Davies-McKeon,
Lead Adviser SEND / Able Gifted and Talented
Standards and School Effectiveness
Tel: 01438 843945
Email: margaret.davies-mckeon@hertscc.gov.uk
Schools SEND/G&T Team Training Brochure - Summer 2011
In addition to delivering the training offered in the brochure below, our highly skilled team of Advisers are on hand to provide tailored support to you and your school, offering a wide range of support, from delivering whole-school INSET to providing support to the SLT, middle leadership as well as classroom practitioners.
Consultancy is available either on an individual basis, or a package of support tailored to fulfil your needs. The standard price structure is given below, but where ongoing support is requested, pricing can be tailored to the support package.
Please contact the SEND team to discuss your needs.
Download Brochure
School Based Support for SEND and Able, Gifted and Talented
Our highly skilled team of Advisers
are on hand to provide tailored support to you and your school, offering a wide range of support, from
delivering whole-school INSET to providing support to the SLT, middle leadership as well as
classroom practitioners.
Consultancy is available either on an individual basis, or a package of support tailored to fulfil your
needs. The standard price structure is given below, but where ongoing support is requested, pricing
can be tailored to the support package.
Please contact the SEND team to discuss your needs.
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