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Nicole Dempsey
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5 ways senior leaders can better support Sendcos
The role of a Sendco often isn’t fully understood by leaders, says Nicole Dempsey – as she offers some advice
Staff Management
19 October 2021
SEND: 3 steps to plan better provision
We need to make sure our classrooms truly cater to pupils with SEND, instead of removing them for additional support, writes Nicole Dempsey
13 August 2021
SEND: 3 ways to make pen portraits more useful
Individualised information sheets have a role, says Nicole Dempsey, but more inclusive practices can benefit everyone
4 May 2021
3 steps to deliver better in-house CPD around SEND
Schools don’t need to bring in external speakers to develop teachers’ understanding of SEND, says Nicole Dempsey
26 November 2020
3 questions to ask about every SEND intervention
Targeted SEND interventions can be effective – if schools ask the right questions at the start, says Nicole Dempsey
27 October 2020
2 problems with IEPs and how to solve them
Individual education plans are widely-used, but how often are they used effectively? Nicole Dempsey offers some advice
7 October 2020