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SEND: A different way of working, a better solution for support

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If you are reading this in England, it is probable that you will have some experience of the education system here. It may be as a child/young person, as a parent/carer or family member.
The new framework will look at outcomes for children with SEND, according to the consultation document. Picture: Adobe Stock
The new framework will look at outcomes for children with SEND, according to the consultation document. Picture: Adobe Stock

It could be as an employee or volunteer within the school system or in an associated role alongside educators. You may be someone currently recruiting school leavers. You will have opinions on what it should be like, and you may have a high level of concern for those navigating it currently. We all hold opinions, and we all bear some responsibility for this complex, fractured system.

I am part of the system. As a child, young person (and adult) I was a system user, and in this time, I saw much change. (1980-1999) 

Then as a teacher, SENCO, safeguarding lead, deputy head and headteacher I was a cog within the system which seemed to contain change, but also very much maintained an uneasy status quo (1999-2020). Now as a coach and supervisor I am part of the scaffold of this system.

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