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8 tips for SENDCOs to drive Teaching and Learning for pupils with SEND Helping teachers make the best decisions possible in how they plan, deliver and reflect on their lessons. For me, this is the closest SENDCOs get to having a ‘silver bullet’. SENDCOs’ work is multi…

SENCOs need to know what’s taking place in classrooms. We can survey teachers, ask TAs and analyse data, but it’s always limited unless SENCOs are regularly seeing practice.

🌟 New blogpost: 8 tips for SENDCOs to drive Teaching and Learning for pupils with SEND

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Super excited that today we start our *Speaker Announcements* for #researchEDEastAnglia🤩
✨What an incredible way to kick off with Gary Aubin, Jon Hutchinson & Kat Howard!!
Watch this space for more speakers, we will be sharing 3 speakers a day between now & 1st May!!

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8 tips for SENDCOs to drive Teaching and Learning for pupils with SEND Helping teachers make the best decisions possible in how they plan, deliver and reflect on their lessons. For me, this is the closest SENDCOs get to having a ‘silver bullet’. SENDCOs’ work is multi…

🌟 New blogpost: 8 Tips for SENDCOs to Drive Teaching and Learning for Pupils with SEND

Comments and reposts appreciated

sendmatters.co.uk/2026/04/12/8...

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8 tips for SENDCOs to drive Teaching and Learning for pupils with SEND Helping teachers make the best decisions possible in how they plan, deliver and reflect on their lessons. For me, this is the closest SENDCOs get to having a ‘silver bullet’. SENDCOs’ work is multi…

🌟 New blogpost: 8 Tips for SENDCOs to Drive Teaching and Learning for Pupils with SEND

Comments and reposts appreciated

sendmatters.co.uk/2026/04/12/8...

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The summer term SENDCO Consider these 8 areas as potential priorities for the summer term, which broadly fit into 2 categories: doing the summer term well and preparing to do next year well

Blogpost: The summer term SENDCO

sendmatters.co.uk/2022/04/12/t...

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The summer term SENDCO Consider these 8 areas as potential priorities for the summer term, which broadly fit into 2 categories: doing the summer term well and preparing to do next year well

Blogpost: The summer term SENDCO

sendmatters.co.uk/2022/04/12/t...

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We are all set for our TKAT Annual Leadership Conference, where over 50 school leaders and SENDCOs will be exploring CPD and Strategic approaches to SEND with @sendmattersuk.bsky.social .

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With just 2 weeks to go to our TKAT Annual Leadership Conference, it is not too late to book: www.trybooking.com/uk/FBDL. We are looking forward to being joined by Dr Chris Baker and @sendmattersuk.bsky.social for an exciting day of collaboration and learning.

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#Inclusion starts with information.

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The Spring term SENDCO It’s a strange time of year. Too late to set an initiative up for the academic year; too early to write something off until next academic year. Here’s 7 things to be considering as you embark on th…

Blogpost: The Spring Term SENDCO

sendmatters.co.uk/2020/12/30/t...

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We can live in hope…🤣

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Joyous ownership of our pupils with SEND The responsibility for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) lies with everyone in a school. While a culture of joyous ownership is necessary, it can be undermined by unre…

#EduBlogClub in 2026 is going to start with the @teachertapp.bsky.social #1 blog from their Christmas countdown - Joyous Ownership Of Our Pupils With SEND.
8pm UK time. I’ll ask three questions over half an hour relating to the blog. Grab a brew and join the convo.
sendmatters.co.uk/2025/08/25/j...

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Thanks @teachertapp.bsky.social for giving me the NUMBER ONE spot in your Blog of the Year 2025 for primary and secondary teachers. Absolutely delighted at this.

Link to the blog below.

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SEND and the Curriculum and Assessment Review – recommendations that give hope for pupils with SEND Many elements of required SEND Reform lie outside of Curriculum and Assessment. But many also lie within it. The Final Report of the Curriculum and Assessment Review offers hopeful messages around …

Blogpost: SEND and the Curriculum and Assessment Review – recommendations that give hope for pupils with SEND

sendmatters.co.uk/2025/11/05/s...

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The Spring term SENDCO It’s a strange time of year. Too late to set an initiative up for the academic year; too early to write something off until next academic year. Here’s 7 things to be considering as you embark on th…

Blogpost: The Spring Term SENDCO

sendmatters.co.uk/2020/12/30/t...

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The Spring term SENDCO It’s a strange time of year. Too late to set an initiative up for the academic year; too early to write something off until next academic year. Here’s 7 things to be considering as you embark on th…

Blogpost: The Spring Term SENDCO

sendmatters.co.uk/2020/12/30/t...

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Implementing Whole-School Approaches to SEND SENDCOs face increasing demands due to rising numbers of pupils needing support. Successful schools adopt a whole-school approach to SEND, ensuring all staff engage with inclusion. Effective discus…

Blogpost: Implementing whole-school approaches to SEND

sendmatters.co.uk/2025/03/02/i...

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Joyous ownership of our pupils with SEND The responsibility for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) lies with everyone in a school. While a culture of joyous ownership is necessary, it can be undermined by unre…

Blogpost: Joyous ownership of our pupils with SEND (and how leaders can create the conditions to achieve it)

sendmatters.co.uk/2025/08/25/j...

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The regular habits of a strategic SENDCO SENDCOs face demanding roles filled with daily tasks such as managing pupils, coordinating with staff, and communicating with parents, which can hinder strategic oversight. Successful SENDCOs turn …

Blogpost: The regular habits of a Strategic SENDCO

sendmatters.co.uk/2024/12/15/t...

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SEND strategies: live by them, or death by them? Communication of pupil-level strategies is a fundamental part of the SENDCO role and is an essential part of a whole-school approach. So what is the way forward, in terms of individualised strategi…

Blogpost: SEND Strategies: Live by them…or Death by them?

sendmatters.co.uk/2024/05/13/s...

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EHCPs: a golden ticket…but who’s building the chocolate factory? EHCPs are essential for supporting students with SEND, offering access to assessments and provisions. However, many families still face challenges in securing proper support, due to systemic issues…

Blogpost - EHCPs: a golden ticket? But who’s building the chocolate factory…

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EHCPs: a golden ticket…but who’s building the chocolate factory? EHCPs are essential for supporting students with SEND, offering access to assessments and provisions. However, many families still face challenges in securing proper support, due to systemic issues…

Blogpost - EHCPs: a golden ticket? But who’s building the chocolate factory…

sendmatters.co.uk/2025/07/07/e...

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SEND strategies: live by them, or death by them? Communication of pupil-level strategies is a fundamental part of the SENDCO role and is an essential part of a whole-school approach. So what is the way forward, in terms of individualised strategi…

Blogpost: SEND Strategies: Live by them…or Death by them?

sendmatters.co.uk/2024/05/13/s...

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The regular habits of a strategic SENDCO SENDCOs face demanding roles filled with daily tasks such as managing pupils, coordinating with staff, and communicating with parents, which can hinder strategic oversight. Successful SENDCOs turn …

Blogpost: The regular habits of a Strategic SENDCO

sendmatters.co.uk/2024/12/15/t...

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School Transition for pupils with SEND – How Parents Can Support A supportive partnership between home and school is essential for children with SEND, especially during school transitions. Schools face challenges managing transitions due to different settings an…

School transition for pupils with SEND: how parents can support

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Joyous ownership of our pupils with SEND The responsibility for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) lies with everyone in a school. While a culture of joyous ownership is necessary, it can be undermined by unre…

Blogpost: Joyous ownership of our pupils with SEND (and how leaders can create the conditions to achieve it)

sendmatters.co.uk/2025/08/25/j...

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6 ways to add impact to your pupil profiles Pupil profiles are essential documents for communicating pupil needs in SEND, yet they can overwhelm teachers. To enhance their effectiveness, it is crucial to simplify language, develop systems fo…

6 ways to add impact to your pupil profiles

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Implementing Whole-School Approaches to SEND SENDCOs face increasing demands due to rising numbers of pupils needing support. Successful schools adopt a whole-school approach to SEND, ensuring all staff engage with inclusion. Effective discus…

Blogpost: Implementing whole-school approaches to SEND

sendmatters.co.uk/2025/03/02/i...

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How SENCOs, Teachers, and Teaching Assistants can bring metacognition… Strong teacher–TA partnerships help turn evidence into practice and improve learning for every pupil.

New @theeef.bsky.social blog by @sendmattersuk.bsky.social that expertly shares how SENCOs can lead vital shifts in teaching & learning:

‘How SENCOs, Teachers, and Teaching Assistants can bring metacognition to life in every classroom’

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💡 Metacognition isn’t just theory — it can come alive in every classroom.

@sendmattersuk.bsky.social's new blog shows how metacognitive strategies can be used in classrooms to support pupils with SEND.

Read more: tinyurl.com/ycy3dzhd

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