SEN Hour- Leading SEN provision in Mainstream Primary schools

This course provides an overview of the principal aspects of coordinating and managing SEN provision in mainstream primary schools.

 Definitions of Special Education, Inclusion, the principals of the SEN provision model and the actions/steps to be taken in the overall process of providing additional support to students with SEN.

 Particular focus on planning, models of provision, strategies for supporting staff and mechanisms for reviewing and updating school SEN policy and practice.

Demonstration of resources that facilitate effective planning and record keeping and useful information books

The key learning outcomes for participants.

The participants will:

Become familiar with DES, NCSE and PDST resource documents providing information regarding the provision of SEN in primary schools.

Understand the principals that underpin of the SEN provision model and the steps that  schools are required to follow in planning, implementing and reviewing support plans for pupils with SEN.

Examine resources and templates that will facilitate more efficient planning, monitoring and review of pupil progress.

Compare the merits of the various models of SEN provision. Engage with a variety of strategies designed to support NQTs and new SETs.

Become familiar with a model of engagement involving all stakeholders to facilitate the review and development of school SEN policy.