SEND
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- An introduction to the East Sussex Additional Needs Plans
- New to SENCO Programme - Monitoring and Managing Provision
- New to SENCO Programme - Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
- New to SENCO Programme - Working with Young People and Families
- New to SENCO Programme - Working with Support Staff and CPD
- New to SENCO Programme - Coaching for independence including preparation for adulthood
- New to SENCO Programme - Self Evaluation, Ofsted and Well-being
- New to SENCO Programme - Questions and Answers
- SENCo briefing
- SEND Action Planning Workshop
- The Role of the SENCo in the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Process
- Tribunals Training for SENCOs
- Virtual SENCo briefing
An introduction to the East Sussex Additional Needs Plans
A question and answer session for SENCos who may have queries around the East Sussex Additional Needs Format.
Training objectives
- To understand how to use the East Sussex Additional Needs Plan (ANP) format.
- To understand how the ANPs link to the Graduated Approach.
- To answer any questions regarding the East Sussex ANP format
Who can attend this course?
SENCOs
Cost: £0
Contact: Education Events Team
Number of Sessions: 1 session
| Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
| Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
| SEN17 | Microsoft Teams | 16 January 2024 | 15:30 - 16:30 |
| Go to booking form | |||
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.
New to SENCO Programme - Monitoring and Managing Provision
This session is primarily for new to role SENCos or those that are new to ESCC but it is also open to anyone in school who wants to refresh any knowledge. It is designed to compliment the NASENCo qualification with the practical application of skills relevant to working within East Sussex.
Training objectives
- Key principles concerning monitoring and managing provision
- What do we understand by the term ‘provision’?
- What are the uses of monitoring and managing provision?
- Provision mapping
- Leadership role
Who can attend this course?
SENCOs
Cost: £0
Contact: Education Events Team
Number of Sessions: 1 session
| Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
| Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
| SEN10 | Microsoft Teams | 30 November 2023 | 09:30 - 11:00 |
| Go to booking form | |||
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.
New to SENCO Programme - Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
This session is primarily for new to role SENCos or those that are new to ESCC but it is also open to anyone in school who wants to refresh any knowledge. It is designed to compliment the NASENCo qualification with the practical application of skills relevant to working within East Sussex.
Training objectives
- When should EHCPNA be applied for?
The process including gathering evidence - What happens during an assessment and stage 2
- What next when the decision is not to access?
- Implementing an EHCP
- The Annual Review process
- Attendance at panel
Who can attend this course?
SENCOs
Cost: £0
Contact: Education Events Team
Number of Sessions: 1 session
| Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
| Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
| SEN11 | Microsoft Teams | 11 January 2024 | 09:30 - 11:00 |
| Go to booking form | |||
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.
New to SENCO Programme - Working with Young People and Families
This session is primarily for new to role SENCos or those that are new to ESCC but it is also open to anyone in school who wants to refresh any knowledge. It is designed to compliment the NASENCo qualification with the practical application of skills relevant to working within East Sussex.
Training objectives
- To consider the wider team involved in supporting a pupil
- Consider supporting pupils with SEND through collaborative working with the pupil and parent/carers
- Consider the benefits and challenges to this collaborative approach
Who can attend this course?
SENCOs
Cost: £0
Contact: Education Events Team
Number of Sessions: 1 session
| Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
| Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
| SEN12 | Microsoft Teams | 1 February 2024 | 09:30 - 11:00 |
| Go to booking form | |||
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.
New to SENCO Programme - Working with Support Staff and CPD
This session is primarily for new to role SENCos or those that are new to ESCC but it is also open to anyone in school who wants to refresh any knowledge. It is designed to compliment the NASENCo qualification with the practical application of skills relevant to working within East Sussex.
Training objectives
- To explore the value of Support Staff
- To consider effective deployment of support staff
- To understand the SENCo’s role
- To consider continuous Professional Development of support staff including coaching
Who can attend this course?
SENCOs
Cost: £0
Contact: Education Events Team
Number of Sessions: 1 session
| Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
| Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
| SEN13 | Microsoft Teams | 29 February 2024 | 09:30 - 11:00 |
| Go to booking form | |||
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.
New to SENCO Programme - Coaching for independence including preparation for adulthood
This session is primarily for new to role SENCos or those that are new to ESCC but it is also open to anyone in school who wants to refresh any knowledge. It is designed to compliment the NASENCo qualification with the practical application of skills relevant to working within East Sussex.
Training objectives
- To consider what coaching for independence is and why it is important
- To consider how this can be implemented in settings
- To consider how to prepare young people for adulthood.
Who can attend this course?
SENCOs
Cost: £0
Contact: Education Events Team
Number of Sessions: 1 session
| Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
| Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
| SEN14 | Microsoft Teams | 7 March 2024 | 09:30 - 11:00 |
| Go to booking form | |||
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.
New to SENCO Programme - Self Evaluation, Ofsted and Well-being
This session is primarily for new to role SENCos or those that are new to ESCC but it is also open to anyone in school who wants to refresh any knowledge. It is designed to compliment the NASENCo qualification with the practical application of skills relevant to working within East Sussex.
Training objectives
- To explore preparing for Ofsted
- To consider tools for self evaluation
- To revisit well-being for SENCos and Practitioners
Who can attend this course?
SENCOs
Cost: £0
Contact: Education Events Team
Number of Sessions: 1 session
| Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
| Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
| SEN15 | Microsoft Teams | 28 March 2024 | 09:30 - 11:00 |
| Go to booking form | |||
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.
New to SENCO Programme - Questions and Answers
This session is primarily for new to role SENCos or those that are new to ESCC but it is also open to anyone in school who wants to refresh any knowledge. It is designed to compliment the NASENCo qualification with the practical application of skills relevant to working within East Sussex.
Training objectives
- To provide an opportunity for New SENCos to raise questions and share practice
Who can attend this course?
SENCOs
Cost: £0
Contact: Education Events Team
Number of Sessions: 1 session
| Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
| Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
| SEN16 | Microsoft Teams | 2 May 2024 | 09:30 - 11:00 |
| Go to booking form | |||
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.
SENCo briefing
A briefing session to provide continuing professional development for SENCos and Inclusion Managers in East Sussex. Speakers from external services will be presenting as well as key messages from the Education Division being delivered
Training objectives
- To provide ongoing CPD
- To communicate key messages from the Education Division and external services
Who can attend this course?
SENCOs
Cost: £0
Contact: Education Events Team
Number of Sessions: 1 session
| Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
| Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
| SEN20 | To be confirmed | 1 May 2024 | 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Go to booking form | |||
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.
SEND Action Planning Workshop
An in person opportunity for SENCos and Inclusion Managers to reflect on the provision in their setting, and the next steps in developing inclusive practice. The importance of SEND action plans will be discussed and best practice examples of SEND action plans will be shared. Time will be given for individuals to start writing their own SEND action plan for the forthcoming year.
Training objectives
To understand:
- the purpose of having an action plan
- how to write an effective action plan
- what an effective action plan includes
- how to review and use the action plan
Who can attend this course?
SENCOs
Cost: £0
Contact: Education Events Team
Number of Sessions: 1 session
| Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
| Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
| SEN21 | To be confirmed | 12 June 2024 | 09:30 - 11:00 |
| Go to booking form | |||
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.
The Role of the SENCo in the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Process
A session to enhance SENCos understanding of their role in the EHCP process and how to collate the evidence within an application.
Training objectives
- To understand when should an EHCPNA be applied for
- To understand the process including gathering evidence
- What happens during an assessment and stage 2
- What next when the decision is not to access?
- Implementing an EHCP
- Annual Review process
- Attendance at panel
Who can attend this course?
SENCOs
Cost: £0
Contact: Education Events Team
Number of Sessions: 1 session
| Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
| Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
| SEN18 | Microsoft Teams | 24 January 2024 | 15:30 - 16:30 |
| Go to booking form | |||
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.
Tribunals Training for SENCOs
This training session is aimed at East Sussex SENCOs to support in preparation for children and young people that are involved in the SENDIST Tribunals processes. We will cover the basics in terms of information that is required at the beginning, during, and at the end of an appeal.
Training objectives
- Discuss the different types of appeals SENCOs may be involved with
- To give SENCOs understanding of what information is required by the Tribunal and why
- What information to prepare in advance of a hearing
- How do hearings work, and what sort of questions may be asked
- Opportunity for Q&A
Who can attend this course?
SENCOs
Cost: £0
Contact: Education Events Team
Number of Sessions: 1 session
| Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
| Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
| SEN22 | Microsoft Teams | 5 March 2024 | 15:00 - 16:00 |
| Go to booking form | |||
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.
Virtual SENCo briefing
A briefing session to provide continuing professional development for SENCos and Inclusion Managers in East Sussex. Speakers from external services will be presenting as well as key messages from the Education Division being delivered.
Training objectives
- To provide ongoing CPD
- To communicate key messages from the Education Division and external services
Who can attend this course?
SENCOs
Cost: £0
Contact: Education Events Team
Number of Sessions: 1 session
| Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
| Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
| SEN19 | Microsoft Teams | 7 February 2024 | 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Go to booking form | |||
To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.