SEND Reflection Framework
The SEND Reflection Framework was developed in response to feedback from teachers and school leaders in the Whole School SEND community of practice. It follows in the footsteps of the SEND Review Guide, the first of several Whole School SEND Reviews, developed in 2016 by London Leadership Strategy and partner schools to facilitate the evaluation of SEND provision across a whole school.
The SEND Reflection Framework has a tighter focus on classroom cultures and practice. It can be used in groups, across departments, or across a whole school, enabling teachers to coach each other through the process of better understanding their own strengths and areas for development.
The Framework was developed in collaboration with children, families and professionals from early years, primary and secondary, including both mainstream and specialist providers, placing those who would use and benefit from SEND Reflection at the heart of the development process. This is reflected in the approach of the framework itself, which is one of reflection rather than inspection, supporting staff to review their provision in a non-judgemental, collaborative manner.
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The SEND Reflection Framework sits within a broader suite of free Review frameworks, developed by Whole School SEND partners to empower practitioners to reflect on and improve their practice in a number of different areas. These include the SEND Review, the Teaching Assistant Deployment Review and the Preparing for Adulthood Review, set for release in 2018. The guides can be used internally or as tools of school to school support. For updates and opportunities relating to the Whole School SEND Reviews join the mailing list here.
Whole School SEND is a community of practice bringing together over 4000 schools, practitioners, parents and NGOs committed to improving outcomes for learners with SEND. It is hosted by LLS and draws together work funded by the Department for Education and other investors. For more information and to join the community for free go to the website, email info@wholeschoolsend.com or call 020 3096 7704
National Education Trust
NET work with schools, the third sector, local and national government, and other education agencies, in order to improve educational outcomes for all and realise their vision of excellence as standard.
Whole School SEND
Whole School SEND is a consortium of over 2000 schools, parents, academics and charities committed to improving outcomes for learners with SEND. It is hosted by LLS and draws together work previously funded by the Department for Education and other investors.
London Leadership Strategy
London Leadership Strategy is a not for profit organisation that exists to improve educational outcomes for all learners nationwide. It does this through a focus on leadership and school to school support, supporting schools and teachers in every stage of their development journey.
