SENCO Update - SOLD OUT - London

Programme

08:45 – 09:45		Registration, refreshments and exhibition
09:45 – 10:00		Chair’s introduction and welcome Christopher Robertson, Lecturer, School of Education, University of Birmingham and editor of SENCO Update
10:00 - 10:30 Keynote 1		The latest national plans for Special Educational Needs Laura Cunningham, Assistant Director, Special Educational Needs and Disability Division, DfE
10:30 – 11:00 Keynote 2		The Lamb Inquiry and how the final recommendations will impact on Government policy Brian Lamb, leader of the Lamb Inquiry
11.00 – 11.10		Questions
11:10 – 11:40		Morning refreshments and exhibition
11.40 – 12.10 Keynote 3		The Steer Report: what the recommendations mean for SENCOs and pupils Sir Alan Steer, The Steer Report
12:10 – 13:00		Streamed sessions
Working with pupils on the autistic spectrum to provide the best possible provision Dr Glenys Jones, Autism Centre for Education and Research, University of Birmingham			Identifying and including pupils with ADHD in the mainstream classroom Gareth D. Morewood, Director of Curriculum Support [SENCO], Priestnall School, Stockport	Identifying and supporting pupils with speech, language and communication needs Melanie Cross professional advisor, I CAN	Engaging parents to improve confidence in their child’s SEN provision Helen Peter Independent Educational Consultant & Teacher, hpsourced.co.uk	Inclusion in Action: making whole school systems work for staff and pupils to enhance planning and provision Alison Ekins senior lecturer in inclusion, Canterbury Christchurch University Group
13:00 – 14:00		Lunch and exhibition
14:00 – 14:30 Keynote 4		Updated information on the framework of nationally accredited training for SENCO’s Phil Snell, Programme Lead: Special Educational Needs and Disability, Training and Development Agency for Schools
14:30 – 15:20		Streamed sessions
Creating dyslexia friendly lessons to provide for all learning styles Glenys Heap, Senior Training Principal, Dyslexia Action			Identifying and including pupils with ADHD in the mainstream classroom Gareth D. Morewood, Director of Curriculum Support [SENCO], Priestnall School, Stockport	Understanding your legal obligations - the relationship between SEN and Disability Equality Mark Blois, Partner, Browne Jacobson LLP	Listening to the voices of children and young people with SEN, messages from positive psychology Dr. Ruth M. MacConville, Head of SEN Service, London Borough of Ealing	Inclusion in Action: making whole school systems work for staff and pupils to enhance planning and provision Alison Ekins senior lecturer in inclusion, Canterbury Christchurch University
15:20 – 15:50		Afternoon refreshments and exhibition
15.50 – 16.40	Streamed sessions
Differentiation: engaging and challenging all pupils in mixed ability classrooms Linda Evans author, SENCO Update e-bulletin			Providing effective support for pupils and tackling the stigma associated with mental health Aqualma Murray, Independent Child Care Consultant and Trainer, Aqua-Empowerment Services	The SENCO’s legal obligations surrounding LA schemes for delegated SEN funding Mark Blois, Partner, Browne Jacobson LLP	Developing the common assessment framework in line with SEN procedures Dr. Ruth M. MacConville, Head of SEN Service, London Borough of Ealing	RAISEonline: Embedding SEN data and strategies throughout your school Simon Uttley Headteacher, St Pauls Catholic School
16.40			Conference close

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