SEND workforce development programme
Our SEND workforce development programme is aimed at providing a coordinated, sector-led approach to professional development to ensure all pupils with SEND can access a quality education in the right place, as close to home as possible.
The programme draws together resources and training opportunities for people in Lincolnshire who support children and young people with SEND.
It is written by schools for school communities, both mainstream and special, to ensure a culture of SEND awareness and inclusion is embedded in all aspects of school life.
Topics cover a wide range of development such as
- nurture principles
- attachment
- support interventions
- restorative practice
- sensory processing
- integration and transitions
New training continues to be developed in response to areas of need within the school communities. All the training can be accessed via the Lincolnshire Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP).
As part of the coproduction with Lincolnshire Parent Carer Forum (LPCF) it was identified that parent and carer access to elements of the training would support them to enhance their skills and knowledge with the aim of empowering them through expanding their expertise. Access to these aspects of the training is via the LPCF.
Lincolnshire Young Voices (LYV) produced a short, inspiring resource for professionals that won a National Association for Special Educational award (NASEN). The training, ‘A rough guide to not putting your foot in it’ uses the voices of the disabled community and national best practice to improve knowledge and confidence for everyone working or coming into contact with children, young people and adults with SEND. The training is available via LSCP.
