Positively responding to increasing complexity in mainstream schools

FREE webinar, delivered by Universal SEND Services

Friday 28th June 2024: 2.00pm – 3.30pm

This webinar explores the current context around pressures on mainstream schools due to the shortage of special school placement and how schools can collaboratively and positively respond as system leaders. The webinar will conclude with a panel discussion and questions chaired by Margaret Mulholland (ASCL SEND and Inclusion Specialist). Panel members will include Will Smith, CEO Greenshaw Learning Trust, Alistair Crawford, Co-Chair of National Network of Specialist Provision and school leaders to be confirmed.

Objectives

• To explore terminology associated with ‘additional provision’ and relevant frameworks and guidance
• To reflect on how to strategically use SEND data to make evidence-informed decisions
• To explore the benefits and risks of running additional provision
• To reflect on the conditions required to enable successful provision

Desired outcomes

The webinar will open a national dialogue around ‘additional provision’. 

Participants will have a more secure understanding of: 

• The current context
• Benefits and risks
• Questions to ask to ensure that decision-making is evidence-informed
• How mainstream and specialist settings working collaboratively can better support pupil outcomes across local areas.

The shortage of specialist places means that more learners with additional needs are being taught in mainstream education. Join us to explore how we can overcome some of the pressures we face through collaboration between specialist and mainstream settings. 

We’ll consider relevant frameworks and guidance, as well as how to use data to make decisions. We’ll also discuss the benefits and risks of running additional provision.