SEND Training for Governors and Trustees 

School governors and trustees play a crucial strategic role in ensuring that children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) receive the support they need to thrive.

Strengthen your strategic leadership and support your school’s commitment to inclusive education with our essential SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) training, tailored specifically for governors and trustees. This informative session will equip you with the knowledge, confidence, and strategic insight to:

• Understand your statutory responsibilities under the SEND Code of Practice
• Effectively support and challenge your school’s SEND provision
• Monitor outcomes and ensure inclusive practice across your setting
• Promote equity, inclusion, and high expectations for all learners

Whether you’re new to governance, seeking to refresh your knowledge or enhancing your expertise, this essential training ensures you play a vital role in championing SEND at a leadership level.

Training Outcomes:

• Evaluate how your school or trust’s SEND policy aligns with national expectations and is implemented in practice.
• Recognise your duty to ensure accessibility plans and reasonable adjustments are in place.
• Understand the importance of the graduated approach (Assess, Plan, Do, Review) and how it is applied within schools.
• Fulfil your strategic role in monitoring SEND provision, progress, and outcomes.
• Ask effective, supportive, and challenging questions of the SENDCo and school leadership.
• Promote a whole-school culture of inclusion, high expectations, and personalised support.

Invest in impact. Lead with confidence. Ensure every pupil has the opportunity to succeed.