Series 2 – Academic year 26/27 

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Content

What every SENCo needs to know this year

Key national, Kent and inclusion developments; top priorities for the year

Writing your inclusion strategy

Inclusion Strategy requirements; Aligning inclusion with school improvement priorities; Measuring impact

EHCPs: Getting the basics right

EHC Needs Assessments; Appendix 2; Practical tips

Inclusion Funding

Notional budget, IMF, EHCP funding and CoS budgets explained simply

Who can help? Integrating Experts

PRG -Educational Psychology /STLS /Occupational Therapy /SALT – Balanced system / Understanding referral pathways

Moving beyond individual interventions

Relational approaches supporting participation and belonging in schools; School Policy; Supporting staff confidence

Making your funding work

Reviewing your Notional SEND budget; Mapping current spend against pupil needs; What should be funded through Notional Budget, IMF, EHCP funding and Whole School Budget?

Stronger partnerships with families and wider services

Early identification; Working with families; Practical school-based approaches

Consultation Process – what is it? What needs to be considered?

What does consultation mean? Appropriate responses; Schools’ statutory duty; Supporting increasing levels of need; Sensory and neurodivergent learners; Reasonable adjustments and inclusive practice

Inclusion That Works: School Case Studies

Examples of effective practice; Creative use of funding and provision; Lessons learned from schools

Annual Reviews: Improving Quality and Impact

Effective annual reviews; Amendments and transitions; Keeping outcomes central

Ofsted, Inclusion and Demonstrating Impact

SEND and inclusion through the inspection lens; Evidencing impact; Preparing for professional conversations

Leading Inclusion: Planning for the Next Academic Year

Reflecting on impact; Strategic planning; Setting SEND priorities for 2027/28