SEN Support Plans

This training is designed to support professionals understanding of the Norfolk Guidance on SEN Support Plans through the experiences of families and settings and the perspective of SENDIASS. It should be used in conjunction with the IPSEF, Inclusion in a Nutshell, Graduated Provision Mapping and Provision Expected at SEN Support (or PEaSS) training modules.

In this training we will outline:

• The importance of the SEN Support Plans for everyone involved in supporting a child or young person and their family
• Examples from Norfolk settings on how they have developed SEN Support Plans to promote inclusion and positive working relationships between the settings and their families.
• Some top tips and best practice ideas for reviewing and developing SEN Support Plans

This module is for:

• Senior leaders and governors
• SENDCos and Inclusion leads

Welcome to our on-demand training about SEN Support plans. A SEN support plan developed between the setting, the family, and the child is a powerful vehicle to ensure not only that the setting is compliant with the SEN code of practice, but also that family and children are fully aware of and have been involved in decision making around not only the support that needs to be put in place for that child or young person, but what outcomes that provision is supporting the child or young person towards.

They support a culture where everyone involved in supporting the CYP has a shared understanding and responsibility to support them towards meeting their outcomes.

The Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service known as SENDIASS support families with discussions around SEN support as well helping them navigate the EHCP Process, Niamh Keane explains, from her perspective as part of SENDIASS, how do SEN Support Plans support children, young people, and their families?

At the heart of any SEN support plan sits the child or young person. A golden thread of participation runs throughout the SEN Code of practice and settings should support children and young people and their families to be actively involved in decision making at all stages. Niamh Keane explains, the importance of capturing the child or young person's voice and family views.

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to developing high quality SEN support plans in your setting, but it is vital that changes are strategic and led by the school or setting's Leadership team.

Matthew Sprake, Principal at Broadland High Ormiston Academy explains their Academy's approach:

In this training we have heard from a range of voices about the importance of a robust SEN support plan for a child or young person, here are the top tips.

• Ensure that children, young people and families are at the heart of everything you do. Collaboration, communication and co-production is key. Working together with children, young people and their families, school staff supports positive working relationships and confidence.
• Take a strategic view in your implementation of any changes to your processes.
• Refer to the Provision Expected at SEN Support to inform your planning.
• Review SEN Support Plans on a regular basis with everyone who is involved in supporting the child or young person. Celebrate success and adapt provision as needed.