| 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 |
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| 10:00 - 10:30
Keynote 1 |
The latest national plans for Special Educational Needs
Laura Cunningham, Assistant Director, Special Educational Needs and Disability Division, DCSF |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch and exhibition | |||
| 14:00 – 14:30
Keynote 4 |
Coordinating teaching and support staff to ensure a whole-school approach to SEN
A representative from the TDA |
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| 14:30 – 15:20 | Streamed sessions | |||
| Creating dyslexia friendly lessons to provide for all learning styles Glenys Heap, Senior Training Principal, Dyslexia Action |
Creating strong links between schools and SEN professionals in multi-agency teams | 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 | 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 | RAISEonline: assessing your SEN pupils and creating strategies for raising their achievement |
| 16.40 | Conference close |
| Event Sponsor - Inclusive Technology Ltd
Inclusive Technology provides a range of assistive technology - the hardware and software that helps those with special needs to take part in learning. Access devices, such as switches and alternative keyboards, enable people with physical or sensory difficulties to use a computer and to communicate. The Inclusive Interactive Plasma Screen provides an inclusive alternative to the interactive whiteboard. Inclusive's software helps develop skills like using a switch, understanding cause and effect, making choices and working with words and numbers. Inclusive also provides advice, consultancy and training on SEN issues and ICT solutions. |
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