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🌟 This Neurodiversity Celebration Week, it’s worth reflecting on the strengths, talents, and unique perspectives neurodiverse students and staff bring to learning and working environments. Explore SEND-focused insights and resources at the SEND Network.

📊 The importance of ‘matching up’ in education, health and care plans (EHCPs) by Enhance EHC Visit SEND Network to read the full guide: send-network.co.uk/posts/the-impo… #SENDNetwork #EHCP #SENDLeadership #QualityAssurance #SEND #InclusiveEducation

✏️ Supporting focus, memory and motivation for learners with SEND Dr Tej Samani on how schools can support attention, working memory and engagement for SEND learners in a fast-paced digital world. Read here: send-network.co.uk/posts/tiktok-k… #SENDNetwork #SEND #Inclusion #SENDSupport

📊 Invision360’s latest case study explores how Oldham Council transformed its approach to EHCP and annual review audits through digital quality assurance modules. Read here: send-network.co.uk/posts/from-pre… #SENDNetwork #EHCP #SENDLeadership #QualityAssurance #SEND #InclusiveEducation

🎧 Season 9 Episode 5: Rethinking Assessment and Skill Development in SEND In this episode, Dr Tej Samani explores how SEND professionals can move beyond content-heavy interventions and towards strengthening core learning skills. 📺 Watch now: send-network.co.uk/posts/season-9…

✏️ Reflections on reform: SEND White Paper insights Dr Sharon Smith explores what the White Paper means for inclusion, flexible pathways, and evidence-informed practice. Read here: send-network.co.uk/posts/reflecti… #SENDNetwork #SEND #Inclusion #EducationReform

✋ The Power of Sign: Strengthening communication, confidence and inclusion Lorenza Pye explores why British Sign Language and sign-supported approaches should be a first choice in education, not a last resort. Read here: send-network.co.uk/posts/the-powe… #SENDNetwork #EarlyYears #BSL

🎧 Season 9 Episode 2: Supporting Neurodivergent Staff in Schools Simon Airey shares powerful reflections on supporting neurodivergent children, building relationships with families, and the emotional labour carried by staff every day. Watch more here: send-network.co.uk/posts/season-9…

🚀 Enemy Of Boredom Academy Snippets from January 2026 Including new venues, national visibility, and real-world opportunities for neurodivergent learners. Explore their latest updates: send-network.co.uk/posts/enemy-of… #SENDNetwork #Neurodiversity #SEND #InclusiveEducation #Education

🎧 In this episode of The Alternative Provision Podcast, Academy21 alumnus Jaya shares her journey back into education. Listen here: send-network.co.uk/posts/the-alte… #Academy21 #AlternativeProvision #SEND #StudentVoice #EducationPodcast

🎧 Season 9 Episode 1: Creating true inclusion in schools: practical strategies for neurodiverse learners with Dr Freya Spicer-White 🎥 Visit Send Network to watch the full podcast: send-network.co.uk/posts/season-9…

📘 Closing the gap while we wait Dr Kieran Lord, Clinical Director at Momenta Connect, shares how schools are supporting pupils with unmet SEND needs while diagnostic and system pressures continue. Read the full piece on SEND Network: send-network.co.uk/posts/closing-…

🎹 Richard Llewellyn from Technology in Music Education demonstrates an adaptable, portable piano designed to move easily between schools, helping more children access music-making. Watch more on the SEND Network. #SendNetwork #MusicMaking #SEND #AdaptiveTechnology #Inclusion

🎶 Demonstrating adaptive instruments in practice: Richard Llewellyn and Kate Rounding from TiME - Technology in Music Education UK demonstrate a selection of adaptive and digital instruments featured in the Guide to Buying Adaptive Musical Instruments. send-network.co.uk/posts/demonstr…

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With almost one million young people now classed as NEET, the question for SEND specialists is no longer why disengagement happens, but how early, and how effectively, we can disrupt that trajectory. Read more: send-network.co.uk/posts/how-can-… #SendNetwork #SEND #NEET #YoungPeople

🎵 Opening Doors to Inclusive Music-Making Mary-Alice Stack, Chief Executive of Creative United UK, peaks about the development of the Guide to Buying Adaptive Musical Instruments and the thinking behind its recent update. 🎬 Watch the full interview: send-network.co.uk/posts/opening-…

📚 The sense from schools as we await the SEND White Paper is a familiar one: need is outpacing capacity within existing systems. Read more: send-network.co.uk/posts/closing-… By Kieran Lord, Momenta Connect #SendNetwork #EHCPs #MomentaConnect #EducationPolicy #Inclusion

In this episode of The SEND Network Podcast, Georgie is joined by Ginny Bootman to discuss how SENDCOs can manage meetings in the best way possible ▶️ Listen to the full podcast here: send-network.co.uk/posts/7-how-to… #SendNetwork #Podcast #Teachers #SENDCO #Support #Meetings