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SEND leadership training courses

New SENCO Training

Delivered by:

SEND Leaders Team

Session content:

The SEND Leaders Team are delighted to announce the NEW SENCO training. The training is being offered to any SENCO in the city, across all phases, to support consistency of practice.

The aim of the course is to empower Salford SENCOs who are new to role or new to Salford.

However, this has also been opened to any SENCO who may like more support or would like to join the SEND Leaders Team. This course is designed to:

  • Provide essential information to new SENCOs on managing SEN systems and provision
  • Develop practical working knowledge of the role
  • Provide an overview of Salford systems, including local procedures and signposting to partner agencies
  • Enable opportunities for new SENCOs to network and access peer support

Duration:

  • Session one – two hours
  • Session two – two hours
  • Session three – two hours
  • Session four (New to SENCO Training) – six hours 30 minutes

Venue, date and time:

  • Session one - Salford Suite, Swinton, Wednesday 24 September 2025, 2pm to 4pm
  • Session two - Salford Suite, Swinton, Thursday 23 October 2025, 2pm to 4pm
  • Session three - Salford Suite, Swinton, Tuesday 9 December 2025, 2pm to 4pm
  • Session four (New to SENCO Training) – Buile Hill Park Hall, The Woodlands Suite, Thursday 22 January 2026, 9am to 3.30pm

Cost:

Free

Joining and booking information:

Email SENDLeadersTeam@salford.gov.uk to book a place


EAL, EAL and SEND: Ensuring that we are getting this right

Delivered by:

Salford Ethnic Minority and Traveller Achievement Service (EMTAS)

Session content:

A training session for SENCOs, EAL Co-ordinators, Teachers and TA’s.

This training session will focus on English as Additional Language children who are not making expected progress, and what steps schools need to take to ensure that the right provision is put in place to support these children. The objectives of the session will be:

  • Understand the English proficiency journey of an EAL child across all four skills
  • Assessment and Tracking of EAL children
  • Understand reasons why an EAL child might not be making expected progress but is not SEN
  • Induction of International New Arrival pupils and effective communication with parents
  • How to work with interpreters effectively
  • Cultural factors to be aware of when raising SEND with parents/guardians

Duration:

Three hours

Venue, date and time:

Venue to be confirmed.

  • Wednesday 8 October 2025 or
  • Tuesday 3 February 2026

Cost:

Free for all maintained schools and schools with an SLA. There will be a charge of £100 for other schools/settings. Non-attendees will be charged £45.

Joining and booking information:

Please email adminemtas@salford.gov.uk to book a place.


SENCO Forum – Primary and Secondary

Delivered by:

SEND Leaders Team

Session content:

The Salford SENCO Forums provide an opportunity for all SENCO’s across the city to meet face to face to network, receive updates from the local authority and participate in additional CPD. We plan to continue to share LA information, invite key services to share updates, develop a consistency of practice and procedure across our Salford schools, and offer training opportunities where appropriate.

It is our aim that SENDCo’s from both Primary and Secondary settings will meet termly, face to face with potential follow up sessions planned via Microsoft Teams. Age phases will split into smaller groups where necessary.

There is no charge to attend the forum and refreshments will be provided.

An agenda will be shared with each attendee one week prior to the Forum date.

Duration:

  • Face to face: Three hours 30 minutes

Venue, date and time:

  • Thursday 9 October 2025, 9am to 12.30pm – Buile Hill Park Hall, Main Hall and The Woodlands Suite
  • Wednesday 4 February 2026, 9am to 12.30pm – Buile Hill Park Hall, Main Hall and The Woodlands Suite
  • Monday 15 June 2026, 9am to 12.30pm – Buile Hill Park Hall, Main Hall and The Woodlands Suite

Cost:

Free

Joining and booking information:

To book your place please book via our online events booking system.

To be able to access and use Zipporah, your school’s nominated person/s will need to register.

If you encounter any problems whilst trying to book a place on Zipporah please email schoolszipporahsupport@salford.gov.uk or SENDLeadersTeam@salford.gov.uk.


SEND in the Mainstream Setting: SEND Guidance and the Adapted Curriculum

Delivered by:

Springwood Primary School (co delivered with SALT and SEND Leaders Team)

Session content:

This course has been designed following requests from our mainstream colleagues. With the increasing numbers of pupils with complex additional needs being educated in mainstream settings, this course aims to be a forum to share good practice, resource ideas, tips and strategies. 

It will be co-delivered by teachers from Springwood Primary School alongside Speech and Language Therapy and Salford SEND Leaders. 

  • Session 1: SEND Guidance and the Adapted Curriculum 
  • Session 2: A Purposeful Learning Environment 
  • Session 3: Creating Meaningful Resources 

Each session can be attended as a standalone learning opportunity or they can be booked together as a three session course. 

Target audience: 

The content of the course is aimed at those who work with children with severe and complex additional needs. The course will run over three sessions and can be completed in either the spring or summer terms.

Duration:

Three hours per session

Fees:

The price quoted is correct at the time of publication and is exclusive of VAT, which will be charged where applicable. Payments should be made to ‘The Link Education Trust.’ Bank details will be on your invoice.

Venue, date and time:

Venue: Springwood Primary School, Swinton Site, Barton Road, Swinton, M27 5LP

Autumn Term:

  • Monday 20 October 2025, 1.30pm to 4.30pm
  • Monday 24 November 2025, 1.30pm to 4.30pm

Spring Term:

  • Monday 26 January 2026, 8.30am to 11.30am
  • Monday 23 February 2026, 8.30am to 11.30am
  • Monday 9 March 2026, 8.30am to 11.30am

Summer Term:

  • Monday 27 April 2026, 8.30am to 11.30am
  • Monday 18 May 2026, 8.30am to 11.30am
  • Monday 22 June 2026, 8.30am to 11.30am

Cost:

Individual sessions: £60

Sessions 1, 2 and 3 booked as a package: £170

Joining and booking information: 

Book a place for SEND in the Mainstream Setting: SEND Guidance and the Adapted Curriculum

Terms and conditions

Cancellations: We reserve the right to cancel or alter dates of any courses. If a course is cancelled by us then delegates will be moved on to the next available course or a full refund will be offered. If a course is cancelled by the participant, the following will be applied: 

  • A course cancelled 28 days prior to the course date will be fully refunded. 
  • A course cancelled between 7 and 27 days will be charged at 25% 
  • Any course cancelled less than 7 days before the due date will be charged at full price. 
  • Any non-attendance without prior warning will be charged at full price.

Parking: Parking on site is limited. Please be respectful of our neighbours when parking on the surrounding roads. 

Lunch time and refreshments: Lunch will not be provided by the venue, therefore please bring a packed lunch. 

Please note, we do not allow the following products on our school site due to pupil allergies. 

  • Nuts of any type including tree nuts
  • Kiwi fruit 
  • Shellfish Refreshments will be provided as appropriate

If any participants have a disability or require special arrangements, please let us know in advance and we will ensure that reasonable adjustments are made.


Adaptive Teaching - high quality inclusive teaching

Delivered by:

SEND Leaders Team

Session content:

This session is aimed at supporting school staff to develop their understanding of Adaptive Teaching strategies, exploring how they can be used to support children and young people in class. Throughout the session, delegates will discuss current research about adaptive teaching and how this links to teaching standards and the SEND CoP. Delegates can be given the opportunity to discuss key concerns and how best to support using examples of practice from local settings.

Duration:

Minimum one hour

Venue, date and time:

Delivered in house, contact the team to agree date

Cost:

Not applicable

Joining and booking information:

Email: SENDLeadersTeam@salford.gov.uk to book a place.


Collective Responsibility

Delivered by:

SEND Leaders Team

Session content:

This session is aimed at school leaders including middle leaders. The aim is to raise awareness of SEND across settings from all who have leadership and management responsibilities. The training covers statutory duties, the graduated approach and quality assuring.

Duration:

Minimum one hour

Venue, date and time:

Delivered in house, contact the team to agree date

Cost:

Not applicable

Joining and booking information:

Email: SENDLeadersTeam@salford.gov.uk to book a place.


Effective use of in class support (TA/LSA)

Delivered by:

SEND Leaders Team

Session content:

This session is aimed at teaching staff at all stages of their career. It is also beneficial training for Teaching Assistants / Learning Support Assistants to support pedagogy around the role. The session covers the TA standards, different layers of support (EEF) along with practical guidance on supporting within the classroom.

Duration:

Minimum one hour

Venue, date and time:

Delivered in house, contact the team to agree date

Cost:

Not applicable

Joining and booking information:

Email: SENDLeadersTeam@salford.gov.uk to book a place.


Exam Access Arrangements

Delivered by:

SEND Leaders Team

Session content:

This session is aimed at secondary school and post-16 staff to understand the role of the SENCo in access arrangements. The session will cover any changes to JCQ guidelines for the year, relevant forms and JCQ inspections. This session can be delivered face to face, downloaded for self-led delivery and is also available as a narrated download on the SEND Teams network.

Duration:

Minimum one hour

Venue, date and time:

Delivered in house, contact the team to agree date

Cost:

Not applicable

Joining and booking information:

Email: SENDLeadersTeam@salford.gov.uk to book a place.


Getting to grips with SEN Governance

Delivered by:

SEND Leaders Team

Session content:

This session is aimed at SEN link governors, Chair/vice chairs and /or the whole governing body/trust. The session will explore how SEND relates to the 3 core functions of effective governance. Delegates will develop a basic awareness of SEND and consider their strategic role in supporting the development of SEND in school.

Duration:

Two hours

Venue, date and time:

Delivered in house, contact team to agree date. Please note that this session is also delivered as part of Salford’s Governance support CPD offer.

Cost:

Not applicable

Joining and booking information:

Email: SENDLeadersTeam@salford.gov.uk to book a place.


SEND Law: Lawful or Unlawful?

Delivered by:

SEND Leaders Team

Session content:

This session is aimed at school and post 16 staff to help them understand SEND law in the context of their settings. The session consists of a short input on the legal framework and then discussion of 10 real scenarios plus live case law examples and whether these would be considered lawful or unlawful.

Duration:

Minimum one hour

Venue, date and time:

Delivered in-house, contact the team to agree date

Cost:

Not applicable

Joining and booking information:

Email: SENDLeadersTeam@salford.gov.uk to book a place.


SEND Law for SEND Leads (schools and post 16)

Delivered by:

SEND Leaders Team

Session content:

This session is aimed at school/post 16 staff who would like to know more about the framework around SEND legislation in education and improve their confidence in this area in order to empower their practice and decision making. Topics include legal framework for SEN law, duties on schools/settings, EHCP and annual reviews, exclusions, medical conditions, mediation and tribunals.

Duration:

Minimum one hour 30 minutes

Venue, date and time:

Delivered in house, contact the team to agree date

Cost:

Not applicable

Joining and booking information:

Email: SENDLeadersTeam@salford.gov.uk to book a place.


Supporting Target Setting for SEND Learners

Delivered by:

SEND Leaders Team

Session content:

This session is aimed at supporting school staff to understand the importance of target setting for SEND learners, to develop knowledge about SMART targets and the Graduated Approach, and to be able to write effective SMART targets for SEND learners.

Duration:

Minimum one hour

Venue, date and time:

Delivered in house, contact the team to agree date

Cost:

Not applicable

Joining and booking information:

Email: SENDLeadersTeam@salford.gov.uk to book a place.


Understanding the K Code – SEND Banding

Delivered by:

SEND Leaders Team

Session content:

This session aims to explain the range of support that comes with adding a child to the SEND register. We consider when is the right time to add a child and then explore what Bands A,B,C are and the expectations that come with it.

Duration:

45 minutes

Venue, date and time:

Delivered in house, contact the team to agree date

Cost:

Not applicable

Joining and booking information:

Email: SENDLeadersTeam@salford.gov.uk to book a place.


This page was last updated on 22 October 2025

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