SEND Strategic Advice and Support (SEND SAS)

Within a school improvement focus of challenge and support, SEND SAS works alongside settings to:

• Develop effective whole-school SEND systems and processes around identification of SEND
• Plan and evaluate their SEND provision and practice to improve outcomes for pupils with SEND
• Raise the attainment and aspirations of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

The team supports and facilitates cooperation between stakeholders across the city, such as multi-academy trusts, to ensure that best practices are identified, understood, and shared. 

In conjunction with Plymouth University, SEND SAS delivers the National Award for SEN Coordination and leads training for SENCOs to ensure Plymouth schools are compliant with statutory legislation. The team also works in partnership with 14-25 providers, PLP (SEN Hub), Excellence Cluster, Peninsula LA teams, Plymouth University, and the University of St. Mark and St. John.

A range of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities are provided for school leadership teams, SENCOs, teachers, and teaching assistants in order to develop policy and common practice.

Through SENCO briefings and regular news e-mails, SENCOs and schools are updated on national and local initiatives that impact SEND provision in their schools. The team also facilitates opportunities for sharing and developing SEND practices through SENCO network meetings.

As part of local area SEND development, the SEND SAS team performs SEND audits and reports on city-wide effectiveness in identifying, assessing, and meeting the needs and improving outcomes of CYP with SEND.

For further information about the team's support opportunities, call 01752 260256 to discuss bespoke SEN development needs.

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