SEND reform: Planning steps school leaders can take now

Changes to SEND provision mean school and trust leaders need to think carefully about what they can prepare now, while keeping inclusion and learner outcomes at the centre of their plans.

In this on-demand webinar, SEND and school leadership experts Natalie Packer, Andrea Harris, Vicki Maher and Andy Done explore the practical implications of SEND reform and the steps education leaders can take to prepare.

The session looks at strategic planning, early identification and inclusive provision, with practical examples from Mosaic Schools Learning Trust and Masefield Primary School, part of BASE Academy Trust.

You’ll hear how schools are planning their inclusion strategies and using technology to support a graduated approach across universal, targeted and targeted plus provision. The speakers also share examples of how these approaches can help staff respond earlier, trial support more effectively and build greater learner independence.

What you’ll learn

Watch the webinar to learn how to:

• plan short and medium-term priorities in response to SEND reform
• build inclusion into strategic leadership and whole-school planning
• prepare for ISPs and strengthen approaches to early identification
• plan inclusive provision across universal, targeted and targeted plus support
• consider quality and Ofsted readiness as part of your planning
• use practical approaches and technology to support earlier intervention and greater learner independence

Who is this webinar for?

This webinar is for school leaders, SENDCOs, trust executives and inclusion leads who are planning how their setting will respond to SEND reform.

Whether you’re reviewing your current approach or starting to plan for future changes, you’ll get practical examples and clear next steps to support your planning.