School Improvement

Our leaders are driving improvements for pupils with SEND.

 

  • Our SENCo works closely with the headteacher and senior leadership team to develop a whole-school approach to ensure SEND priorities are integrated into strategic decision-making.
  • Key priorities in our School Development Plan (SDP) are informed by our annual SEND review. The SDP outlines clear outcomes for pupils with SEND. Outcomes for pupils with SEND are evaluated as a key performance indicator within our SDP.
  • We have a named governor with responsibility with SEND who has attended appropriate training and offers effective challenge and support to senior leaders.
  • Our leaders track the progress of pupils with SEND using both national benchmarks and local authority data to identify gaps and inform interventions.
  • Our SEND Annual report to the governors is a critical tool used to evaluate the impact of our provision for pupils with SEND. Key findings are highlighted within the School Improvement Plan (SIP) and School Development Plan (SDP), ensuring it remains a whole-school priority.
  • Systems are in place to review staff and governor confidence and skills in supporting pupils with SEND, using surveys, audits, or performance reviews.
  • We use a range of data sources (e.g. individual pupil reviews, staff, parent teacher surveys and data from SEND reviews and the SEND register to plan a targeted CPD cycle that addresses emerging needs and aligns with the SDP.
  • A differentiated CPD programme is in place to support staff at all levels, including:

    • Early Career Teachers (ECTs)

    • Middle leaders

    • Teaching Assistants (TAs)

    • peer observations or coaching focused on inclusive practice

  • Our CPD themes include inclusive classroom strategies, adaptive teaching, and understanding specific needs (e.g. autism, ADHD, SEMH). 

Resource Description Pricing Stage
Example SEND Register Example SEND Register (excel) Free Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Post 16
Example annual SEND Questionnaire for parents Editable questionniare Free Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Post 16
Every Leader a Leader of SEND - Tool How inclusion is communicated through policies, enacted in practice and experienced by stakeholders Free Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Post 16
School performance data | The Key Leaders Highlights from school evaluation and improvement Subscription Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Post 16
Primary School performance data: pupils with SEN Primary SEND data Paid Primary
Great Expectations: Leading and effective SEND Strategy A selection of articles Edited by David Bartram OBE Paid Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Post 16
SEND Annual report to governors Report template Free Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Post 16
send questionniare Questionnaires to identify CPD needs around SEND Paid Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Post 16
CPD programme CPD for SENcos Free Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Post 16
Toolkits NASEN Whole School SEND Whole School SEND Resource toolkit Free Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Post 16
Teacher SEND Confidence Questionnaire Editable Questionnaire Free Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Post 16
Parent carer SEND questionnire Editable Questionnaire Free Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Post 16
TA SEND Questionniare Editable Questionnaire Free Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Post 16
Whole School SEND review tool The IMP Whole School SEND review tool Free Primary, Secondary, Post 16