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Adaptation of EEF resources to support SEN Training for staff. Delivered for a 45-60 minute staff training allowing time for reflection. Some of the resources found here are taken from the EEF. Please note the starter activty that staff really enjoy does need some set up. Although this can be completed in about 15 minutes. Enjoy!

Summary of revision techniques based on MAgenta principles. Year 11’s like the range of ideas that can be embedded into the classroom and home study.

Access Arrangements can cause lots of questions for parents/carers and students alike. These guides are aimed at secondary settings. Editable parent and student guide to support parents/carers understanding what their child is entitled to (as long as they use it) What’s included: Parent Guide to Access Arrangements on what their child is entitled to Student friendly (with visuals) on what a student is entitled to How we use: As a school we normally send to parent by emails with the guide. For students we ask them to sign and then photocopy the booklet and give a copy to them. This is useful evidence for JCQ and for any queries.

SEND Questions for Governors to support their understanding of SEND. Could be pre-populated and support governors to understand their responsibilities. Aimed at 3 x termly visits. OFSTED liked this style and complimented the understanding of the SEND governor. Grab yourself a bargain and support your workload!

An excel spreadsheet to support recording of data and showing trends over time. Really good for OFSTED, Governors and MAT inspections. I got a lot of positive feedback from this for OFSTED and was showcased as good practice across my LA. Can easily be adapted to you setting. Each category can be assigned to your school values. Grab a bargain!

SOme ideas for raising attainment in Boys. COmpleted at a school TeachMeet

Proven APDR Format – 95% Success Rate for EHCP Applications While not legally required, this APDR format has supported a 95% success rate in securing needs assessments across three different counties in secondary settings. Over 40 consecutive EHCP applications have been granted using this approach. Easily adaptable for primary settings, this format streamlines documentation and improves clarity for both professionals and parents. What’s Included in the Bundle: A blank APDR template A completed example to guide best practice A simplified version for use in parent meetings Designed with efficiency in mind, this bundle helps SENCOs evidence support clearly and effectively.

This PowerPoint is perfect for a 20–30 minute INSET session (including time for questions) and can be easily adapted to suit the time you have available. It features a practical activity for staff to engage with and apply their learning straight away. You’ll also receive the NHS CHECK resource, a valuable free tool highlighting a range of reasonable adjustments. This includes many often-overlooked adjustments that schools may need to consider to fully support learners. For those wanting to take the session further, there are a range of extension ideas you could add on: Case study discussions applying reasonable adjustments to real classroom scenarios. Action planning where staff identify quick wins and longer-term strategies for their own teaching. Resource audit to review what’s already in place and where gaps remain. Peer-sharing activities where staff share examples of what has worked well in their practice.

Range of ideas to support revision

This resource introduces dual coding as a powerful evidence-informed strategy for enhancing learning through the combined use of visual and verbal information. Grounded in cognitive science, it explains how working memory processes visual and verbal content separately, reducing cognitive load and improving retention when used well. Included in this pack: editable PowerPoint, Takewaway editable handout, EEF Poster and Summary Guide Teachers will find: A clear explanation of how dual coding works and why it matters. Practical examples across English, humanities, maths, and science. Step-by-step strategies such as mind maps, annotated diagrams, storyboards, timelines, infographics, and sketch noting. Guidance on supporting SEND learners, reducing cognitive load, and providing multiple access points for understanding. Common pitfalls to avoid, ensuring visuals are purposeful and not decorative. The resource highlights the EEF evidence base, showing where dual coding can be effective but also why careful implementation matters. It positions dual coding as a practical, inclusive, and research-led approach to making learning stick. Activities to consider adding (depending on time): Stop & Read (EEF Guidance) Embed a short reading task from the EEF’s Cognitive Science Approaches in the Classroom. Use this as a reflection point: “How might this apply to your subject?” Redesign an Extract Provide a block of dense text and ask participants to re-present it using dual coding principles (e.g., diagram, flow chart, storyboard). Dual Coding Methods Carousel Set up stations for different strategies (mind maps, annotated diagrams, infographics, sketch noting). Small groups rotate, creating quick examples. SEND Lens Activity Case study: show a complex concept. Ask groups how dual coding could reduce load for dyslexic or autistic learners. Really hope this helps. My teachers loved it!

Free Resource for Schools and SENCOs This PowerPoint presentation has been designed to give new SENCOs (and those supporting them) a clear, high-level overview of the SENCO role. It can be used in multiple ways: To introduce new SENCOs to their responsibilities around inclusion and leadership. To explain to school staff and SLT the complexity and scope of the SENCO role, ensuring colleagues appreciate its strategic importance. To open discussions with governors about how inclusion is embedded in policy and practice. To provide a training or CPD session starter for teachers and support staff. To engage with parents and the wider school community about how schools promote belonging and equality. The presentation covers: The SENCO as an inclusion leader The historical and legal context of inclusion Strategic leadership and collaboration with SLT The graduated approach and high-quality teaching Balancing intervention and classroom inclusion Working with TAs, assessments, and access arrangements It is ready to use, but also: Easily editable – schools can adapt it to their own policies, vision, and context. Designed to be professional yet accessible – suitable for a wide range of audiences. A strong tool to raise awareness of inclusion as a whole-school responsibility. This is offered as a free resource to support schools in strengthening inclusion.