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SEND Leaders Team
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.
Minimum one hour
Delivered in house, contact the team to agree date
Not applicable
Email: SENDLeadersTeam@salford.gov.uk to book a place.
SEND Leaders Team
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.
Minimum one hour
Delivered in house, contact the team to agree date
Not applicable
Email: SENDLeadersTeam@salford.gov.uk to book a place.
SEND Leaders Team
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.
Minimum one hour
Delivered in house, contact the team to agree date
Not applicable
Email: SENDLeadersTeam@salford.gov.uk to book a place.
SEND Leaders Team
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.
Minimum one hour
Delivered in house, contact the team to agree date
Not applicable
Email: SENDLeadersTeam@salford.gov.uk to book a place.
SEND Leaders Team
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.
Two hours
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.
Not applicable
Email: SENDLeadersTeam@salford.gov.uk to book a place.
SEND Leaders Team
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.
Free
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 Leaders Team
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.
Minimum one hour
Delivered in-house, contact the team to agree date
Not applicable
Email: SENDLeadersTeam@salford.gov.uk to book a place.
SEND Leaders Team
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.
Minimum one hour 30 minutes
Delivered in house, contact the team to agree date
Not applicable
Email: SENDLeadersTeam@salford.gov.uk to book a place.
SEND Leaders Team
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.
Minimum one hour
Delivered in house, contact the team to agree date
Not applicable
Email: SENDLeadersTeam@salford.gov.uk to book a place.
SEND Leaders Team
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.
45 minutes
Delivered in house, contact the team to agree date
Not applicable
Email: SENDLeadersTeam@salford.gov.uk to book a place.
Educational Psychology Service (EPS)
This session will provide an overview of what the SEND graduated approach document is, how it came about and what is covered by the document. There will be opportunities for sharing of good practice exploring both how the document is currently being used and how it can be best used within your setting.
All of our training is open to all, but for it to be maximally impactful it will be helpful if a member of staff who can cascade learning and lead change within your school attends (e.g. SENCO, Attendance Lead, Pastoral Lead, SLT). Teachers or teaching assistants may attend, if they have support to embed learning from the training within the school.
Two hours
Free
Please email EPS@salford.gov.uk with the subject title ‘Centralised Training’ to book on a session.
Educational Psychology Service (EPS)
This session will explore what Person Centred Planning is, and some of the barriers and facilitators to working in this way. There will be the opportunity to discuss and share experiences of PCP in your settings, and attendees will leave the session with tips and resources to support their practice, including for Annual Reviews. This interactive session has been informed by research with schools and parent/carers, health and social care in Salford.
All of our training is open to all, but for it to be maximally impactful it will be helpful if a member of staff who can cascade learning and lead change within your school attends (e.g. SENCO, Attendance Lead, Pastoral Lead, SLT). Teachers or teaching assistants may attend, if they have support to embed learning from the training within the school.
Two hours
Free
Please email EPS@salford.gov.uk with the subject title ‘Centralised Training’ to book on a session.
Educational Psychology Service (EPS)
All children have the right to play. Play looks differently at all ages and includes a range of themes, such as spontaneous, voluntary, unpredictable and enjoyment. This training will look at the intrinsic benefits of play and some common barriers for all children. We will consider some opportunities to support access to play, alongside time for reflection.
All of our training is open to all, but for it to be maximally impactful it will be helpful if a member of staff who can cascade learning and lead change within your school attends (e.g. SENCO, Attendance Lead, Pastoral Lead, SLT). Teachers or teaching assistants may attend, if they have support to embed learning from the training within the school.
One hour
Virtual training
Free
Please email EPS@salford.gov.uk with the subject title ‘Centralised Training’ to book on a session.
This page was last updated on 4 April 2025