This masterclass provides a comprehensive overview of supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), focusing on statutory guidance, suspensions and exclusions, and strategies for supporting SEND students in mainstream classrooms.
You will explore the roles of key staff, including the SENCO and SEN Expert, and how to effectively work with external agencies and the Local Authority. The session also includes practical advice on creating inclusive environments, managing exclusions, and implementing adjustments to meet the needs of SEND students.
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES
This masterclass will enable you to:
Understand the statutory duties of schools regarding suspensions and exclusions of SEND students.
Gain insights into the roles of the SENCO, SEN Expert, and other staff in supporting SEND students.
Learn how to support SEND students in mainstream classrooms through high-quality teaching, adjustments, and effective support staff deployment.
Explore strategies for developing an inclusive behaviour policy, reintegration plans, and managed moves.
Understand how to engage with parents, carers, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for SEND students.
FACILITATOR
Lorraine Petersen has 25 years’ experience in the mainstream school environment as a Teacher and Headteacher.
From 2004 – 2013 Lorraine was CEO of nasen, acharitable organisation supporting all those who work with children and young people with SEND. She worked on a number of projects with various agencies including the Department for Education, the National College of Teaching and Leadership and UKTI, not to mention being a chair, keynote speaker and workshop facilitator at numerous national and international events and conferences
