Communication & Interaction

Welcome to our SENCO news and updates series, where we’ll keep you up-to-date with the latest developments, trends, and best practices in the world of Special Educational Needs Coordination. If you’re a SENsible SENCO member, you get even more amazing help, advice and insights when you log in.

Understanding Resilience: What It Is and Why It Matters

Understanding Resilience: What It Is and Why It Matters

Explore the significance of resilience in the realm of Special Educational Needs (SEN) and discover its importance for both students and educators. Learn how resilience helps students overcome challenges and educators thrive in an ever-evolving educational landscape.

Speech, Language and Communication Needs in teenagers: it’s never too late

Speech, Language and Communication Needs in teenagers: it’s never too late

Explore the importance of addressing Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN) in teenagers during their secondary school years. Learn how timely identification and intervention can empower students, improve academic performance, and enhance social interactions. Discover how Secondary Language Link provides valuable tools and resources to support students with SLCN.

What is Speech and Language Link?

What is Speech and Language Link?

Discover the significance of speech and language screening and gain insights into Speech and Language Link screening packages in this engaging webinar featuring Yin Collighan from Speech and Language Link.

Managing Staff Absences in SEND

Managing Staff Absences in SEND

Explore strategies for managing staff absences in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) settings, ensuring the continuity of support for SEND pupils. Learn about the importance of consistency, skill specificity, pre-emptive planning, communication, adaptation, and post-absence transitions. Discover contingency measures for a seamless SEND provision.

Hosting Drop-In Sessions: Why and How?

Hosting Drop-In Sessions: Why and How?

Explore the importance of hosting regular SEND drop-in sessions, fostering open communication, building trust, and engaging parents, pupils, and staff in the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) process. Learn how to plan and execute these sessions effectively and address challenges that may arise.

The Role of SENCO in Reading/Spelling Age Updates

The Role of SENCO in Reading/Spelling Age Updates

Explore the vital role of SENCOs in updating reading and spelling ages for SEN students. Learn how this data serves as a diagnostic tool, influences interventions, and informs curriculum planning. Discover the importance of collaboration and technology in the process.

Coordinating With Support Specialists

Coordinating With Support Specialists

Explore the importance of coordinating with support specialists in the realm of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Discover who these specialists are, their key roles, and why regular engagement with them is vital for tailoring interventions, skill transfer, holistic understanding, and efficient scheduling.

Participating in Awareness Weeks: A Guide

Participating in Awareness Weeks: A Guide

Explore the significance of Awareness Weeks for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and how schools can participate. Learn about breaking stereotypes, providing education, building empathy, and celebrating diversity. Get tips on planning and involving various stakeholders.

Ultimate Guide to SLCN – Book Review

Ultimate Guide to SLCN – Book Review

Discover the ultimate SLCN book – Your comprehensive guide to Speech, Language, and Communication Needs. Perfect for SENCOs, educators, and professionals. Explore practical insights and diagnostic knowledge on SLCN conditions, a must-have resource for your bookshelf.

Why It’s Vital to Screen for Language Difficulties: A Heartfelt Message to SENCOs

Why It’s Vital to Screen for Language Difficulties: A Heartfelt Message to SENCOs

Discover the importance of screening for language difficulties in the realm of special educational needs. Learn why early detection, targeted support, and building communication skills can boost academic success and confidence. Explore the Language Link program by Speech and Language Link for online assessments and interventions. Promote inclusive education and empower students to reach their full potential.

What should I look for when supporting pupils with speech, language and communication needs?

Discover effective ways to support pupils with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN). Explore Speech and Language Link’s comprehensive packages offering assessments, interventions, resources, and training for school staff. Empower your team to provide tailored support, freeing you to focus on other SEN areas. Learn more about how our solutions positively impact student development and self-confidence.

Monthly Newsletter June 23

Monthly Newsletter June 23

We’ve taken a break from our normal monthly newsletter, we’ve let Dale and the team at B Squared loose and it seems they have had some fun. They included information on Autism, how doing stuff yourself is not always the best use of your time and how to gain the best outcomes for children with SEND. It’s a great read! Also a big well done to Rebecca Banks who is our monthly winner of the SENbooks £100.

National Read Aloud Challenge – with Fonetti

National Read Aloud Challenge – with Fonetti

The National Read Aloud Challenge by Fonetti is a free, engaging competition that promotes literacy, boosts reading skills, and encourages children to read more. Join the challenge today and unlock three months of free access to Fonetti’s extensive book catalogue.

Calming Cat – TTS – Review – Polyvagal Theory

Calming Cat – TTS – Review – Polyvagal Theory

TTS recently released their Calming Cat (although it will forever be Cuddle Cat to me). Even though I appreciate a good stuffed animal, what really sets Calming Cat apart is the theoretical and psychological considerations that went into its development.  Not only is...

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