Can you think of anything else that should be added to this list? #autism #autismawareness #neurodiversity #specialeducationalneeds #send #education

How much should a school governor know about special educational needs?  What is expected of school governors when it comes to #SEND?    Our chair of governors, Rama Venchard, MBE, says that the role of #school governors is to ask senior leaders the following questions...

1. How will decisions taken on behalf of the school impact on students with #SEND? #specialeducationalneeds #schoolgovernance #autism #autismawareness #neurodiversity #education

2. Are staff members appropriately trained – and is there sufficient funding – to support students with SEND? #specialeducationalneeds #schoolgovernance #autism #autismawareness #neurodiversity #education

3. Can the school meet the needs of its students with SEND? If not, why not? #specialeducationalneeds #schoolgovernance #autism #autismawareness #neurodiversity #education

4. How does the school support #parents who are struggling to access an #EHCP assessment for their child? Can we direct them to additional Department for Education or local-authority support and guidance?

5. Does the #SEND link governor (whose role is the same in mainstream and special schools) meet with the SENDCo at least once a term? #specialeducationalneeds #schoolgovernance #autism #autismawareness #neurodiversity #education

6. When the headteacher provides an update on SEND provision, can the SEND link governor offer their own assessment and feedback?#specialeducationalneeds #schoolgovernance #autism #autismawareness #neurodiversity #education

What other questions would you add? #specialeducationalneeds #schoolgovernance #autism #autismawareness #neurodiversity #education The Independent Schools Association (ISA) Whole Education Ofsted @SchoolGovNet

No mention of SEND ..

You are welcome to come and visit Gesher to see an ambitious response to rewriting the narrative and poor set of outcomes around a group of children and young people who the system has marginalised for far too long.

We're going live on Facebook today at 5pm to explain what you can do if the LA has refused to issue an education, health and care plan (EHCP). LINK: fb.me/e/3g03j603k #geldardssen #Sen #EHCP #ehcplan #education

'We have no choice but to continue to challenge the system through its legal framework to access the rights and support to which SEND learners are entitled' 🗣️ 'Until ministers fix SEND, we’ll keep fighting for our rights' schoolsweek.co.uk/until-minister…

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If you haven't had a chance to listen to Episode five | Series Fifteen of the Game Changers Podcast featuring Ali Durban Gesher SEN School. You can find It here: hubs.la/Q028qPM30 #alifeofpurpose #advocacy #gamechangers #letsgo

“Change is possible with a community of people who believe in better.” Our favourite day of the year, Big Change project partner day! Welcome everyone 💙 #bigchangers

Our #students had a fantastic morning on Tuesday at Gesher SEN School in #Pinner, attending a #worldreligiousevent. They delivered a wonderful #Kirtan performance and thoroughly enjoyed learning about #worldviews, #customs, and #festivals along with the other children.🧡

Thank you to the team at Gesher SEN School for having us and for your lovely comments. 🧡💙 #PSA #PioneerSecondaryAcademy #RAISEvalues #RAISE #wearePSA #WorldReligiousEvent #unity #faith #faithinspirededucation

Delighted to continue our with United Synagogue to share our practice and ensure our community is a place where all children and young people can thrive.

What sombre Passover seders this year - celebrating our freedom from slavery as hostages are still in captivity in Hamas tunnels. A heartfelt & huge thank you to Gesher SEN School for your wonderful booklet for young people with SEN - it was thrilling to see L so engaged.