Teaching and learning is the greatest asset schools have to improve life outcomes for their pupils. For pupils with SEND, this remains the case, yet isn’t always the thing we focus on the most.
This 4-part course will explore the research evidence in relation to high-quality teaching for pupils with SEND. It will look at practical examples of this research, as well as looking at how leaders might develop their staff to embed these approaches in their practice.
Looking beyond pedagogy, it will also consider how an inclusive setting might approach behaviour, work with families and develop a sense of belonging in their pupils.
Audience: Headteachers, SENDCO and Senior Leaders
Project Objectives
- To share the evidence around high-quality teaching for pupils with SEND.
- To share examples of the inclusive practices being delivered by settings who pride themselves on their practice for pupils with SEND.
- To share evidence around how professional development and effective implementation can lead to successful behaviour change from colleagues.
Project Outcomes
- That attendees will understand the research evidence around high-quality teaching for pupils with SEND.
- That attendees will be supported to reflect upon how their current provision for all pupils allows pupils with SEND to thrive within their setting, and develop an evidence-informed plan accordingly.
Creating an Inclusive Universal Offer Project
- Virtual and in person sessions
- We recommend that two delegates attend the project
- Access to the project includes access to an area on VNETCIC.com with all resources
- VNET members can access one project as part of their membership package, additional projects cost £500+VAT
- Non-member price £750+VAT
Dates
- Session 1: 2 October 2025, 1.45pm-4.30pm In-person
- Session 2: 13 November 2025, 3.45pm-5.00pm
- Session 3: 22 January 2026, 3.45pm-5.00pm
- Session 4: 19 March 2026, 1.45pm-4.30pm In-person
Gary Aubin
Gary leads on a SEND School Improvement programme with Whole Education, supporting schools and Trusts to drive a whole-school approach to supporting pupils with SEND. Gary sits on the Government’s Curriculum and Assessment Review panel.
Gary is the Education Endowment Foundation’s SEND Associate. In this role, he has worked extensively on sharing the evidence base behind high-quality teaching for SEND, as well as advised on the development of the SENCO NPQ.
As a Consultant, Gary has spoken internationally, advised the BBC, written content for the National Institute of Teaching and given talks to hundreds of Trust, Local Authority and school audiences.
Gary Aubin is the author of The Lone SENDCO, a handbook of 300 questions and answers for busy SENDCOs. His second book, The Parent’s Guide to SEND, is being released in early 2025. Gary led on SEND provision for a Multi Academy Trust of 10 primary and secondary schools for several years. He is a secondary teacher, former primary and secondary SENDCO and former secondary Head of Year. Gary also authors the SENDMattersUK blog.
