Governors

Understanding SEND: A Practical Guide for School Governors

Aimed at school governors in England, this course is designed to develop your confidence in your role and provide you with the knowledge and skills to effectively oversee Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision in your school. Learn about legal duties, roles and responsibilities and practical strategies for monitoring and improving SEND provision. Ensure your school is fully compliant and that your pupils with SEND are receiving the best possible support. 
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Megan Wilson, Jess Hursit & Carly Watkins

2 hours

Online Course

By completing this course, you will:

understand Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) guidance and legislation in schools;
know some common terms and acronyms used in reference to SEND;
understand how the governing body provides strategic guidance and oversight concerning SEND provision;
understand the role and responsibilities of a SEND Lead/ Link Governor;
feel empowered in holding a school to account with reference to SEND provision.

Course Lessons

Written by: Megan Wilson

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Megan is a Content Writer and Editor on the CPD team at Twinkl. She is an experienced former classroom teacher and subject leader. She holds a first class honours undergraduate degree in Primary Education (5-11 years) with QTS and a National Professional Qualification for Middle Leadership (NPQML). During her time as a classroom teacher, Megan led the development of multiple curriculum areas, serving as subject lead for computing, online safety, maths and science. 

Presented by: Jess Hursit

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Jess Hursit is an experienced teacher with a strong background in maths education. As a former maths lead, she worked closely with Maths Hubs and supported the development of her school’s maths curriculum. Jess has worked in a leading training school, where her teaching was regularly observed by visiting educators, and she served as a mentor to trainee teachers and early career teachers.

In collaboration with: Carly Watkins

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Carly is the Quality of Education Lead at Twinkl PD, overseeing the development of Teachers' Standards courses. She is an experienced primary school teacher and senior leader with an MA in Education Practice and NPQ in Leading Teacher Development. Carly also facilitates the ECF, delivering training for current mentors and ECTs; she is passionate about accessible and actionable professional development for all educators at all levels.