SEND Implementation and Development

SEND Implementation and SENCo Support

This learning area contains modules of SEND training resources and guidance materials for SENCos/Learning Support Coordinators, senior leaders, teaching and non-teaching staff in schools and educational settings. It replaces the old SEND Website which will no longer be accessible. Click on the ‘Documents’ link on the menu on the right of the Dashboard page to find the following topic areas:

Graduated Response (WEP and SpEP) Leadership and Management Parent and Carer Leaflets Personal Learning Plan (PLP) Policies Provision Mapping SEN and Medical Categories SEND Podcasts School Development Day Packs Views of the Child

Some of these resources are also available on the public-facing EANI SEND Website on the new SENCo Support page https://send.eani.org.uk/sencosupport

AIMS:

 

To provide an understanding of changes to the SEN Framework To share updates on changes to legislation, regulations and the draft Code of Practice To host resources and materials to support staff who are working with children and young people with SEN in your school or setting.

 

TIME/DATE:

This learning area is open year-round.

Implementing a Graduated Response to meet the needs of Children and Young People - Graduated Response (Day Two Nursery) MOP-UP

Day Two Graduated Response training for SENCos in Nursery schools will be a blend of information sharing, practical workshops and opportunities for discussion.

It will:

Provide an overview of the structure & role of the Local Impact Team Consider the supports available prior to and after making a Request for Involvement as part of a child/young person’s graduated response journey Explore the information and evidence needed when making a Request for Involvement

Audience

SENCos

Course Details:

19 February 2026

9:30am -  3:00pm (Lunch will not be provided)

* This is a mop-up session for those who were unable to attend the GR Day 2 sessions that took place during September - December 2025

Participants will be invited directly to book onto training by the SEND Implementation and Development Team.  If you have any queries, please email - cyps-send@eani.org.uk.

 

New SENCo Induction (Nursery)

At training we will:

• Explore the leadership and management aspects of the SENCo role: supporting your wellbeing; leading your team; and managing your time

• Outline the roles and responsibilities of SEN in the context of the current legislation

• Consider how to embed a graduated response within your setting

• Discuss some of the key strategic and operational duties of the SENCo

 

This is a two day course and runs each day from 9:30am -  3:00pm (Lunch will not be provided)

Participants will be invited directly to book onto training by the SEND Implementation and Development Team.  If you have any queries, please email - cyps-send@eani.org.uk.

New SENCo Induction (Post Primary)

At training we will:

•Explore the leadership and management aspects of the SENCo role: supporting your wellbeing; leading your team; and managing your time

•Outline the roles and responsibilities of SEN in the context of the current legislation

•Consider how to embed a graduated response within your setting

•Discuss some of the key strategic and operational duties of the SENCo

 

This is a two day course and runs each day from 9:30am -  3:00pm (Lunch will not be provided)

Participants will be invited directly to book onto training by the SEND Implementation and Development Team.  If you have any queries, please email - cyps-send@eani.org.uk.

 

New SENCo Induction (Primary)

At training we will:

•Explore the leadership and management aspects of the SENCo role: supporting your wellbeing; leading your team; and managing your time

•Outline the roles and responsibilities of SEN in the context of the current legislation

•Consider how to embed a graduated response within your setting

•Discuss some of the key strategic and operational duties of the SENCo

 

This is a two day course and runs each day from 9:30am -  3:00pm (Lunch will not be provided)

Participants will be invited directly to book onto training by the SEND Implementation and Development Team.  If you have any queries, please email - cyps-send@eani.org.uk.

Implementing a Graduated Response to meet the needs of Children and Young People - Graduated Response (Day Two Post-Primary) MOP-UP

Day Two Graduated Response training will be a blend of information sharing, practical workshops and opportunities for discussion.

It will:

Provide an overview of the structure & role of the Local Impact Team Consider the supports available prior to and after making a Request for Involvement as part of a child/young person’s graduated response journey Explore the information and evidence needed when making a Request for Involvement

Audience

SENCos

Course Details:

18 February 2026

Venue: Antrim Board Centre

9:30am -  3:00pm (Lunch will not be provided)

* This is a mop-up session for those who were unable to attend the GR Day 2 sessions that took place during September - December 2025

Participants will be invited directly to book onto training by the SEND Implementation and Development Team.  If you have any queries, please email - cyps-send@eani.org.uk.

Implementing a Graduated Response to meet the needs of Children and Young People - Graduated Response (Day Two Primary) MOP-UP

Day Two Graduated Response training will be a blend of information sharing, practical workshops and opportunities for discussion.

It will:

Provide an overview of the structure & role of the Local Impact Team Consider the supports available prior to and after making a Request for Involvement as part of a child/young person’s graduated response journey Explore the information and evidence needed when making a Request for Involvement

Audience

SENCos

Course Details:

17 February 2026

Venue: Antrim Board Centre

9:30am -  3:00pm (Lunch will not be provided)

* This is a mop-up session for those who were unable to attend the GR Day 2 sessions that took place during September - December 2025

Participants will be invited directly to book onto training by the SEND Implementation and Development Team.  If you have any queries, please email - cyps-send@eani.org.uk.

Understanding the Personal Learning Plan (PLP) for pupils identified as having Special Educational Needs

Understanding the Personal Learning Plan (PLP) for pupils identified as having Special Educational Needs - SEND Implementation and Development Team

A programme of four videos and supporting resources to promote effective practice in creating, implementing, monitoring and reviewing the PLP

Video 1 - Introduction to the PLP & Legislation

Video 2 - Stages and Content of the PLP

Video 3 - Responsibilities and the PLP Process

Video 4 - Parts of the PLP

Participants will be sent the link to access the PLP training videos/ resources on the EA SDS learning portal following registration.

Please use the EA training access code sent to all school leaders at the beginning of the academic year to register.