Make a booking now
Campus Online Login
In an ideal world, every learner’s journey through education would be marked by inclusivity, ambition, and unwavering support. Unfortunately, the reality is that many children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) continue to face obstacles in their pursuit of educational attainment and high outcomes.
The Universal SEND Services programme’s ambition is poised to reshape the landscape of education, ensuring that all learners with SEND are given every opportunity to thrive both within education settings and beyond.
One of the core principles of the Universal SEND Services programme is the recognition that SEND is not a niche concern but a collective responsibility. By making SEND a central focus, educational institutions set the stage for a more equitable learning environment.
SEND should be seamlessly woven into the fabric of every policy. The Universal SEND Services programme advocates for an approach where the needs and opportunities for children and young people with SEND are intrinsic to every policy, not tacked on as an addendum. This ensures that inclusivity becomes a fundamental part of the educational ethos.
The journey towards adulthood begins in the classroom. Recognising this, the programme encourages school and college leaders to consider preparation for adulthood from the earliest stages of curriculum design. By integrating this perspective, learners with SEND are better equipped to navigate life beyond the classroom, fostering a holistic approach to education.
The backbone of any successful education system is its educators. The Universal SEND Services programme emphasises the importance of reflective professionals who continuously evolve to meet the diverse needs of their learners. Teachers are encouraged to embrace adaptability and innovation in their teaching methods, ensuring that each child’s unique potential is unlocked.
Early intervention is key to unlocking the potential of learners with SEND. The programme equips teachers with the tools and knowledge to identify needs at an early stage, allowing them to tailor their teaching methods effectively and provide robust provision and support. This proactive approach ensures that children receive the support they require before obstacles become insurmountable.
True inclusivity involves collaboration and co-production. The Universal SEND Services programme recognises the critical insight of parents and carers and the voice of the learner as invaluable assets in shaping the educational experience.
The Universal SEND Services programme stands as a beacon of hope for children and young people with SEND. It is a call to action for all stakeholders in education, from leaders and educators to parents and learners. By prioritising SEND, embedding inclusivity in policies, and fostering collaboration, we can create a brighter future where every learner’s ambitions are within reach, within the context of education and beyond.
A crucial cog in the Universal SEND Services programme is the interactive, e-learning suite. This series of 20, online Continuing Professional Development (CPD) units is designed to support all education professionals, at any level, who work with learners in schools and further education settings to deliver an inclusive experience for every learner.
Funded by the Department for Education, and developed in partnership by Whole School SEND and Real Group, these free-to-access units take 20 minutes (each) to complete and are supported by live online networking sessions, facilitated by regional SEND leaders.
Overarching themes for these units include:
Within these units, delegates will be given the tools to improve their understanding of and confidence in supporting additional needs, as well as practical strategies to implement within their context. Each unit contains first-hand accounts from learners with SEND, as well as their families and education professionals that support them in school and further education settings. Additionally, delegates will have the opportunity to collaborate with other education professionals, using the Discussion Forum.
This series is delivered on our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), Campus Online.
Register to access these free CPD units here.
Unit 1: (Click to zoom in)
Course structure: (Click to zoom in)
Example activity:
Sign up for our newsletter
Jill Eaton - co-director at our sister company, Educational and Sporting Futures, has been awarded an MBE in recognition of her exceptional contribution to raising the profile of apprenticeships in Further Education and the skills sector.
The theme for Dyslexia Awareness Week 2024 is “What’s Your Story?” We caught up with Luke Hearne-Brown to hear more about his experience of dyslexia. Luke is a successful young filmmaker and co-founder of Imprint Films. He was diagnosed with dyslexia when he was in Year 3 and told us his story.
This event provided a valuable platform to explore current trends and expert insights in literacy and dyslexia/SpLD. We would like to express our gratitude to the speakers and panellists for their insightful presentations and engaging discussions and a huge thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this event such a success!
What do you think?