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Dates are here for all live sessions. Links to the session will be emailed out in the week leading up to our time together and also on the day.

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A look at who should be included (or not), the law around "what counts as SEND" and tips for managing conversations with staff and families.

Who should (not) be on you SEND register

Managing your SEND Register

What to do in the review itself as well as tried and tested ways to help you prepare beforehand / manage post-review processes.
We also cover SEND Law around EHCP reviews such as timescales for schools and LAs (plus how to challenge LAs who do not stick to the timescales)!

EHCPs: Annual Reviews

Annual Review Scheduling Tool

EHCP Annual Reviews

A look at some time saving techniques for making a request which still ensure compliance with SEND Law as well as information which you can use to support families through the process.

EHCNAs: Top tips and legalities slide-deck

EHCNA 10 minute template letter

LAs refusing to accept 10 minutes template? Model response here!

Re-assessment of need

EHCPs: Needs Assessment Requests

"The fun bit" as one previous course participant told me!
Knowing your rights as a school, a pupil's rights and those of the family are crucial in challenging LA decisions. Having a good level of legal knowledge also helps you to spot when information may be missed or unclear - this is the stuff that LAs do not want you to know!

Appealing - SEND35/35A and LGO

SEND35A "cheat sheet"

Appealing LA decisions

Not enough money to provide the support your students need?
SEND costs putting huge strain on school budgets?
There are some things you can do, particularly around EHCPs - if you do not ask, you do not get!
This module covers the laws around EHCP funding, how to challenge the LA and how to calculate what you should be receiving.

Increase EHCP Funding

EHCP Funding Letter

EHCP Funding

Examples and resources linked to questions you have asked,
Extra tips and strategies to help you in your role as SENCO and also more broadly, as a leader.

Help - my to-do list is huge!

EHCNA forms - unlawful criteria and things to look out for

Additional Resources

An extra module taking a look at ideas for termly prioritising and scheduling. 


A Year in the Life of a SENCO

SENCO Scheduler: A Year in the Life

BONUS CONTENT: A Year in the life of a SENCO

A series of live webinars, editable template letters and resources to support your workload and knowledge of SEND Law and processes. 


SENCO in September 2025

Claire Cannon

Course content

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