Assessment Specialist: SEND & Well-being @GL_Assessment. Former SENDCo 🇬🇧 & 🇦🇪. 20+ yrs in schools. Authentic leader. Committed to growth - my own & others.
England, United Kingdom
Joined October 2009
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If you’ve got questions about #SLCN - join our #SEND Searchlights next week. With growing numbers of learners identified w speech, language & communication as their primary need, this impacts every classroom. Find out how you can adapt UDL to create lang rich opportunities.
Our next #GLSENDSearchlights webinar is on 11 February, with guest Beth Morrant, speech and language specialist. She and Polly Marsh, @EmmaDibden and Debbie Baird will be defining #SEMH and #SLCN and answering your questions. #SEND
Sign up now: bit.ly/4aFWSCt
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If you missed January’s #GLSENDSearchlights webinar, which focused on #dyslexia, you can now watch on catch-up on our new #SEND Searchlights page. While you’re there, why not explore our other 30 minute episodes, all in one place? bit.ly/3EmokJ8
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How can data transform SEND planning? Schools are using data to identify gaps, inform interventions, and support every learner. Check out this blog by @EmmaDibden on practical tips and real-life examples! Read more: bit.ly/3DZonKV
‘Admidst all of the challenges of delivering really great SEND provision… leadership is one thing within our control that we can do something about.’ @DavidBartram_
Hear more from David & @berna_bouwer as they discuss intentional #leadership for #SEND gl-assessment.co.uk/news-hub…
#SEND Searchlights now has a dedicated site that offers a library of all past & future episodes.
We’ve previously covered topics incl #EAL, #dyslexia & #inclusiveeducation.
Join us on 11.2.25 for our discussion on #SLCN
Stop by the site lnkd.in/eixJfrhM
@GL_Assessment
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Register now for this informative webinar from leading SEND consultant and author @NataliePacker, on 'Developing and evaluating effective resourced provision / SEN units within mainstream schools'.
Book your free place here: events.teams.microsoft.com/e…
Last week I spoke with @DavidBartram_ & @berna_bouwer about SEND leadership - both advocated for intentional decision making.
We made reference to the excellent ‘Beyond Boundaries’ written by David & @NataliePacker - be sure to have a listen & share!
#SEND @EvaluateSchool
In our new #EducationJoiningTheDots podcast, @EmmaDibden is joined by @DavidBartram_ OBE and Berna Bouwer. They explain what ‘intentional #SEND leadership’ means and share their expertise from both the UK and the UAE. Inspiring stuff!
Listen now 🎙️ 👇 bit.ly/3PEZw1q
One of our previous #GLSENDSearchlights episodes focused on our learning from research presented at last summer’s international conference from BDA. We’re picking up this #dyslexia conversation again on Tuesday with @drhelenross so be sure to register via the link below. #SEND
In our last #GLSENDSearchlights webinar, Polly Marsh and @EmmaDibden looked back at a year of the series, the topics, the tips, and reflections from listeners. It’s a great watch! And put 14 January in your calendars to join us for the first of 2025. bit.ly/4j4UuZO
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In our last #GLSENDSearchlights webinar, Polly Marsh and @EmmaDibden looked back at a year of the series, the topics, the tips, and reflections from listeners. It’s a great watch! And put 14 January in your calendars to join us for the first of 2025. bit.ly/4j4UuZO
Loving the buzz in the room at the @GreenwoodAcad SENDCo Conference. Great to be amongst a group of people focused on understanding and meeting the needs of their learners. #ShowcaseSEND #WeAreGAT @GL_Assessment
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“With information provided by EMS and GL, I could identify priority areas where we needed to pool resources and make sure we were working collectively – with a Trust focus.”
Read @simontanner_SEN’s account of improving #SEND strategy at @EducationEACT bit.ly/3ZYu1pF
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If you’re leading #SEND & looking at how best to build strong & consistent systems, particularly for supporting the identification of needs, then be sure to read our most recent case study where @simontanner_SEN shares his experience using @GL_Assessment & @EvaluateSchool
In our new case study, Simon Tanner, National Director of SEND at E-ACT, explains how our assessments and the @EvaluateSchool #SEND evaluation platform are helping the Trust to put robust systems in place. @simontanner_SEN @EducationEACT
Read it now: bit.ly/3ZYu1pF
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‘A determination to identify & understand children who were ‘managing but not thriving’ in primary’ was the driver for @BaileyDebi & her colleagues at NEAT. They’ve worked with resources in school & the community to ready learners for the transition to secondary. Find out how…
In this new case study, CEO @BaileyDebi of NEAT Academy Trust explains how their ‘Windscreen’ was developed to help identify barriers to learning. With primary pupils still flying ‘under the radar’, they enlisted the help of #PASS @NEATschools
Read more: bit.ly/4d8wvVf
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Who should I follow for SEND in secondary? (Bonus points for secondaries/ specialist settings in NW that are doing brilliant things for their learners with SEND, who might let me visit next term)
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📣Calling local authorities, academy trusts leaders and groups of nurseries and colleges in England! We need your help!
Complete a survey to help us see how we can work together to encourage more schools and settings to take part in research projects: ow.ly/Po7F50SAyOC
Privileged to have shared an audience with @simontanner_SEN as we discussed the link between provision mapping & pupil progress. We explored the role that assessment might play and the features to consider for strategic oversight. #SEND @WholeEducation #IfNotUsWho @GL_Assessment
A powerful session fr @SimonKnight100 reminding us that a diagnosis shouldn’t define who a learner is & what they need… Unlike Procrustean’s bed we should be adjusting our practice not trying to force a fit for our learners or making assumptions. @WholeEducation #SENDConference
Tapping into a rich vein of strategic thinking for SEND - my hope for today’s #SENDConference. A really great start learning from the work of 40 MAT #SEND leaders through @DavidBartram_
#Ifnotuswho @GL_Assessment
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Completed. Proudly. Bionic Reading® Add-In for @Microsoft Word🔥
“Available soon” has just been converted to “Available now” by Bionic Reading®, so you can use our brand new product “Bionic Reading® Word Add-In” from now on.
For Windows and Mac
👉 bionic-reading.com
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We need another 85 school professionals to complete our survey
Important coproduced study - a joy to colead with Jane Hurry from @IOE_London
kindly share @MsJoBillington @VivianEdPsych @drzacharywalker @CRAE_IOE @AT_Autism @AFNCCF @SarahMarieOB @YoungMindsUK @AutismPractice
When supporting #autistic or #ADHD students' mental health, what helps mainstream secondary school staff and what barriers do they come across? We're finding this out with @ExPANDKCL Anna Freud UCL RE-STAR project! Can you take part and share widely? orlo.uk/5IPbr
