EQUALS

@equals_co_uk will be publishing a response to the #sendreview Green Paper later today/ early tomorrow. This will have a specific focus on those with #SLD #PMLD #CLD This will complement the views & responses of colleagues at @NNSP21 & @FLSEUpdates #send #sen #specialisteducation

This week is #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek - a huge subject especially with the Covid pandemic - Help to shine a light on the importance of children and young people's mental health

EQUALS are holding online CPD training sessions throughout the Spring Term, these are completely free for our Members to attend - please take a look and let us know if you would like to attend any #SEND

Really enjoyable discussion with @WholeSchoolSEND @equals_co_uk @_chrisrossiter tonight #WSSChatLIVE

@WholeSchoolSEND Thanks @WholeSchoolSEND good to be a part of the conversation.

That's all for tonight's Twitter Chat. Thank you all for joining and sharing your ideas! Next month's #WSSChatLIVE is on Tuesday 22 February. We hope you'll join us again!

@_chrisrossiter @WholeSchoolSEND @WSSemsyhumber @NasenJames @DriverTrust There is no evidence that UDL (or Inclusive Pedagogy) is anything new or actually works

@WholeSchoolSEND @WSSemsyhumber @NasenJames @equals_co_uk @DriverTrust If we use principles of universal design then we should be able to do this. The difficult bit is to deciding what to prioritise so that CYP get what they need, whilst maintaining as broad a focus as possible. It's why getting input from a no. of pple is so important #WSSChatLive

#WSSChatLIVE Question 5: “Design for the margins and all are included” – How do we ensure marginalised groups are considered in curriculum design? @WSSemsyhumber @NasenJames @equals_co_uk @_chrisrossiter @DriverTrust #Inclusion #SENCO #SEND #Education

#WSSChatLIVE Question 8: “All subjects are created equal”. How well represented are different subjects within the curriculum and why? @WSSemsyhumber @NasenJames @equals_co_uk @_chrisrossiter @DriverTrust #Inclusion #SENCO #SEND #Education

@WholeSchoolSEND @WSSemsyhumber @NasenJames @_chrisrossiter @DriverTrust This very much depends on the learner. I suspect that Turner, Mozart and Einstein did not regard all subjects as equal. They concentrated on what engaged, motivated and excited them as individuals. The pedagogy behind the Equals curriculums is no different.

@WholeSchoolSEND @WSSemsyhumber @NasenJames @_chrisrossiter @DriverTrust Equals curricula are designed to fit those who are marginalised by curriculums that are not designed for them. This is especially true for those at the edges e.g. those with PMLD and SLD. There is absolutely no research evidence to suggest that one curriculum can fit all.

@_chrisrossiter @WholeSchoolSEND @WSSemsyhumber @NasenJames @DriverTrust This assumes that we are able to teach these things to any level that will make a difference to the learner.

@WholeSchoolSEND @WSSemsyhumber @NasenJames @equals_co_uk @DriverTrust Ultimately we should be aiming for all children to have the necessary language, literacy and numeracy skills needed for their next steps. There's plenty of others aspects to curriculum but these core skills are essential for CYP later lives #WSSChatLive

#WSSChatLIVE Question 7: What should be the overarching skills/attributes that the curriculum is a vehicle for delivering? @WSSemsyhumber @NasenJames @equals_co_uk @_chrisrossiter @DriverTrust #Inclusion #SENCO #SEND #Education

#WSSChatLIVE Question 6: How can we ensure that curricula are relevant and authentic for those they are designed for? @WSSemsyhumber @NasenJames @equals_co_uk @_chrisrossiter @DriverTrust #Inclusion #SENCO #SEND #Education

@WholeSchoolSEND @WSSemsyhumber @NasenJames @_chrisrossiter @DriverTrust This depends on which Equals curriculum we’re discussing, since there are four, and which child we’re discussing. All of the Equals curriculums are designed to have sufficient flexibility to fit each child. They do not demand that the child change to fit the curriculum.

@WholeSchoolSEND @WSSemsyhumber @NasenJames @_chrisrossiter @DriverTrust The designers of the Equals curricula are acknowledged expert practitioners in the areas of SEND the curriculums are designed for. It would be ludicrous to expect those with no particular expertise in Maths to design a Maths curriculum. The same applies to PMLD, SLD and CLD.

@WholeSchoolSEND @WSSemsyhumber @NasenJames @_chrisrossiter @DriverTrust The designers of the Equals curricula are acknowledged expert practitioners in the areas of SEND the curriculums are designed for. It would be ludicrous to expect those with no particular expertise

@WholeSchoolSEND @WSSemsyhumber @NasenJames @_chrisrossiter @DriverTrust Not to the design, but learners (not families) do individually decide the direction & pace of travel because they are all in control of what they individually concentrate on. Motivation is key to success. No curricula will work effectively without the individual’s engagement.

#WSSChatLIVE Question 4: Do learners and families contribute to curriculum design? How? @WSSemsyhumber @NasenJames @equals_co_uk @_chrisrossiter @DriverTrust #Inclusion #SENCO #SEND #Education

@WholeSchoolSEND @WSSemsyhumber @NasenJames @_chrisrossiter @DriverTrust Yes, because each curriculum is centred on a Capabilities Approach; that is, they are all concerned with enabling each individual student to be the best they can be and do the best they can do, irrespective of disability, by the time the individual leaves school at 19.

#WSSChatLIVE Question 3: Does your curriculum support students in achieving sustainable, positive long term outcomes? How? @WSSemsyhumber @NasenJames @equals_co_uk @_chrisrossiter @DriverTrust #Inclusion #SENCO #SEND #Education

First question: How do you ensure your curriculum is ambitious and aspirational for all students? #WSSChatLIVE @WSSemsyhumber @NasenJames @equals_co_uk @_chrisrossiter @DriverTrust #Inclusion #SENCO #SEND #Education