SEND
Leading SEND: Professional Development for SENCOs
Overview
The sessions are designed to promote consistency and drive high standards of SEND provision across all schools within the Trust. Training typically covers shared expectations for SEND support, trust-wide policies and procedures, leadership development, effective data tracking and reporting, and fostering collaboration between SENDCos and external partners. It also explores trust-specific approaches to inclusion, strategic planning, and working in partnership with trust leadership and external agencies.
Our Aims
- Empower SENDCOs to develop and embed high standards of SEND leadership across all schools, strengthening a culture of inclusion and ensuring every child can thrive, regardless of need.
- Foster strong, high-performing school cultures rooted in high expectations for all pupils, where success is not limited by barriers to learning.
- Enhance and deepen SENDCOs’ knowledge of trust-wide policies, processes, and strategic priorities, equipping them to lead with confidence and consistency.
- Promote collaboration and best practice sharing across the Trust, creating opportunities for SENDCOs to innovate, refine SEND provision, and drive sustainable improvement.
Course Leader
Jen Goldsmith
Strategic Leader for SEND
Jen is a dedicated leader of SEND; she gained extensive knowledge and expertise while working as a SENCO and she now brings this experience to her role as the Trust’s Strategic Leader. With a deep understanding of SEND in education, her focus is on developing inclusive provision. Jen works closely with leaders, teachers, support staff, parents, and external professionals to ensure every child receives the best opportunities to thrive. Her collaborative approach ensures that all students are supported in reaching their full potential.