How planning and intervention tools can better support SEND students in the classroom
No two students are the same, which is why personalised, flexible SEND strategies and learning plans are essential. But managing them has never been more complex. For SENCOs, the burden of administration continues to grow whilst time, support and resources lag behind. So, how do SENCOs best support students in the classroom?
Tools to help support SEND students
One of the best strategies that SENCOs can implement to support students in the classroom is by using the right planning and intervention tools. These tools can reduce workload and help to make everyday processes more efficient for SENCOs, resulting in the focus being placed back on student outcomes rather than being buried in endless admin.
Imagine a place where every plan, provision, update and review is easy to find, update and share. Where staff can see what each student needs - and how they’re progressing - without digging through folders or emails. A place where paperwork becomes quicker, clearer, and more useful.
Introducing Tes Provision Map. Provision Map is a powerful yet simple to use provision mapping and SEND management software that makes everyday actions for SENCOs more efficient, leading to improved outcomes for students.
How planning and intervention tools benefit SEND strategies and improve student outcomes
By providing SENCOs and school staff with the tools they need to develop and implement effective interventions, tools such as Tes Provision Map enable SENCOs to support the learning and development of all students, leading to improved outcomes for everyone.
Stronger, more personalised plans
Use the tool to create personalised interventions for individuals, groups or classes based on their specific needs. Provision Map allows SENCOs to create detailed profiles which enable them to identify areas where additional support is needed and to appropriately plan interventions to meet these needs.
Clear outcome tracking
Easily keep on top of outcomes related to particular provisions and student groups without having to hunt for information – everything is easily accessible in one place and allows SENCOs to make more informed decisions.
Streamline reviews & instant reports
Reviews and reports can be a time-consuming process for SENCOs but a planning and intervention tool like Provision Map can help streamline the process. Automatic reminders ensure that reviews happen on time whilst the software itself ensures that the process is consistent, clear and purposeful.
Meanwhile, reports are available at the click of a button. SENCOs generate endless reports as part of their role, but it doesn’t have to be the bane of their professional life with a tool like Provision Map!
Centralisation
It’s important that SENCOs can easily access all the information need, when they need it. But with varying types of paperwork, filing systems and ways of working, it can become a challenge. That’s where a planning and intervention tool comes in – centralising all the data needed for provisions into one easy-to-use system. This makes administration much more efficient whilst ensuring that students can access the support they need in a timely manner.
Seamless transitions
When SEND students move to a new school, a huge amount of information must be transferred, creating a large amount of work for SENCOs. Yet, this information is essential for student outcomes. Tools like Provision Map streamline this process and guarantees that plans, provisions, passports, files and other vital information is smoothly and securely transferred to the new school, ensuring that the student can hit the ground running in their new environment.
Get more tips on how to simplify SEND management
Planning and intervention tools are just one way that SENCOs can simplify SEND management. Get more tips on how to reduce workload whilst maximising student outcomes by downloading our free guide.