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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.
Harnessing Executive Function to Boost Classroom Performance for ADHD Students
This article presents key strategies to bolster executive function in ADHD students, aiding them in overcoming challenges with organization, planning, and task management for classroom success.
SENsible Magazine Dec 23 – Final Choice Time!
The designers’ showdown has reached its thrilling conclusion, and it’s your turn to cast your vote for the one who will continue collaborating with us. Don’t miss the latest issue of SENsible Magazine and make your choice now!
Riding the Wave of SEMH: The Impact and Implications of Rising Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs in Schools part 2
Explore the methods and importance of early identification in social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) interventions for students. Learn about screening tools, observation, and the collaborative role of teachers, parents, and professionals in supporting students’ well-being.
Executive Functioning and SEN: Navigating Challenges and Solutions
Learn how to tackle executive functioning challenges in students with special educational needs (SEN), including ADHD, autism, and dyslexia. Discover tailored interventions and accommodations to support their learning needs.
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
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.
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.
Diversity and Inclusion for SENCOs: Strategies for Promoting Equity
Learn about different strategies and approaches for promoting diversity and inclusion as a SENCO, including cultural competence, sensitivity, and creating a positive school culture.
Behaviour Interventions for SENCOs: Managing Behaviours
Learn about different behaviour interventions that SENCOs can use to manage challenging behaviours in the classroom, including positive behaviour support and functional behaviour assessments
SENCO Assessment: Techniques for Supporting SEND
Are you a UK SENCO looking for effective assessment tools and techniques? Discover our informal guide to SENCO assessment and learn how to support students with special educational needs and disabilities.
Standing Desks can improve neurodivergent pupils work.
A study conducted by I Want A Standing Desk (IWASD) and Dr. Helen Ross has found that using standing desks can help neurodivergent children improve their focus, engagement, and handwriting during homework time. The study also reveals that schools using standing desks report improvements in behavior and concentration among neurodivergent pupils.
Pupils with SEN – Teaching Assistants, pay scales, terms and salary
We are in a dire position. Increasing number of EHCPs dictating 1:1 for significant hours and vast time out of lesson for intervention, LA response is ‘write a costed plan’…this does not solve the problem…we CANNOT recruit.
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...