In this online workshop we will explore the specific characteristics school and curriculum leaders could take into account in order to understand the specific profiles of their learners with complex SEND, beyond the usual ‘labels’ of PMLD, SLD and MLD. We will consider which characteristics of learning (including developmental assessment) might be valuable in defining provision to meet those needs at either an individual level or in defining specific curriculum pathways (for larger SEN bases and special schools). This will support schools in understanding where pupils might be described withing the governments proposed Specialist Support Packages as well as defining the accurate use of alternative or hybrid curriculum models (including the use of Equals Pre-Formal, Informal, Semi-Formal frameworks). In the session there will be exemplification of how a school might want to approach decision regarding the design of provision to meet ever more complex presentations of need within schools and classrooms. This session is ideal for those starting to think about establishing a specialist base or restructuring their specialist pathways.
This session helps to pull together strategies around sensory processing, communication, play based learning, engagement and assessment so that they can be considered within the context of specialist provision packages and pathways. For those interested in depth or details regarding the exemplification of strategies and characteristics referred to in the session, practice sharing visits can be booked here: Senhub – Sunningdale School