Professional Growth Archives

Recruitment in SEND: Timing and Considerations

by Abigail Hawkins | Oct 25, 2023 | News, SEND Insights, SEND Processes Information, Teaching Assistants Information | 0 comments

Roll up, roll up! Let’s imagine the SEND department as a delightful circus. Ah, but not just any circus – it’s a symphony of specialists, a carnival of carers, each with their unique act. Now, as the ringmaster (or SENCO, if you prefer the official title),...

Facilitating Staff Feedback after Externally Attended CPD

by Abigail Hawkins | Oct 12, 2023 | High Quality Teaching Information, News, Plans Information, SEND Insights, SEND Processes Information, Teaching Assistants Information | 0 comments

Picture this: a crew member of your SENCO ship ventures into foreign waters (externally provided CPD sessions) and returns with a chest full of treasures (knowledge). What’s crucial? Sharing the loot, of course! After all, it’s not just about accumulating...

Delivering Staff CPD: Preparation and Follow-Up

by Abigail Hawkins | Oct 11, 2023 | Equalities Act Information, Governors Information, News, SENCO Handbook information, SEND Insights, SEND Processes Information, Teaching Assistants Information | 0 comments

Imagine being a chef, curating a recipe, diligently preparing it, and then serving a dish that everyone remembers for a long time. That’s what delivering impactful staff CPD feels like! But how do we ensure that the delicacies we serve – the CPD sessions – are...

Prioritising Personal Development as a SENCO

by Abigail Hawkins | Oct 10, 2023 | News, SEND Insights, SEND Processes Information, Support Strategies Information | 0 comments

If our roles were depicted as an ever-evolving artwork (which, between us, they surely are!), think of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) as the brushstrokes that add vibrancy and depth. You wouldn’t dream of leaving a painting half-finished, would you?...