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SUMMARY:SEND Conference
DESCRIPTION:SEND Conference 2026
 This year’s event brings together prac
 titioners and educators for a day focused on SEND reform\, foundations of 
 universal and equitable learning\, and an expert's insight into improved a
 ssessment of needs.&nbsp\;
 This conference day is designed to cut throug
 h the noise and give you high-impact\, manageable strategies you can imple
 ment the very next day.
 Whether you want to master the upcoming SEND ref
 orms\, sharpen your assessment skills\, or make your classroom environment
  work harder for you\, this session is for you.
 The Day at a Glance
 Se
 ssion 1:&nbsp\;Foundations of Universal and Equitable Learning - Billing B
 rook School
 True inclusion starts with a robust universal offer. We will
  explore what FUEL means in practice and why a strong foundation benefits 
 every learner\, not just those with identified SEND.
 
 Beyond the Label
 : Why high-quality universal design raises the baseline for the whole clas
 s.
 The 7 Core Elements:&nbsp\;
 Environment
 Transitions
 Emotional R
 egulation
 Communication &amp\; Interaction
 Task Breakdown
 Tailored R
 esources
 Structure &amp\; Organisation
 
 Real-World Implementation: H
 ow to implement\, build consistency and gain staff buy-in.
 Audit Your Pr
 actice: Time to reflect on your current provision—what is already secure
 \, and what needs strengthening?
 
 Session 2: SEND Reform – What You 
 Actually Need to Know
 
 The Big Picture: A brief overview of the propos
 ed reforms and what they mean for your school.
 Reading Between the Lines
 : How to prepare for change\, including the critical elements the White Pa
 per doesn't tell you.
 Your Immediate Action Plan: Practical things we ca
 n do now and into next year to stay ahead of the curve.
 Collaborative Q&
 amp\;A: A chance to ask questions\, voice concerns\, and problem-solve wit
 h peers.
 
 Session 3: Expert Insight – Sharpening Our Assessment of N
 eeds
 
 The Assessment Trap: The true purpose of accurate assessment—a
 nd the common pitfalls schools fall into.
 Core Approaches&nbsp\;that und
 erpin accurate assessment.
 Toolkit: Practical\, easy-to-use tools for as
 sessing a variety of needs.
 Theory into Practice: Dedicated workshop tim
 e to apply these tools to your context\, collaborate with other schools\, 
 and make them work for your specific students.
 
 What You Will Walk Awa
 y With:
 
 Immediate Impact: Strategies you can use in your classroom th
 e very next morning.
 Clarity: A clear understanding of upcoming national
  changes and how to navigate them.
 Connection: Time to reflect\, share\,
  and learn alongside colleagues from other schools.
 
 
 
LOCATION:Sponne School\, Brackley Rd\, Towcester NN12 6DJ\, UK
DTSTART:20260702T074500Z
DTEND:20260702T143000Z
DTSTAMP:20260602T132621Z
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