The Future of Special Educational Needs Disabilities (SEND) – Manchester

Schools and colleges continue to see increases in the level and complexity of social; emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) needs. Hear progress and next steps following the publication of the SEND and AP Improvement Plan in March 2023. We will discuss how schools and education settings can provide high quality support for children who have SEND. Understand what SEND support looks like in 2023 and beyond; you will learn about new national standards for supporting children with SEND. Discuss next steps for EHCPs and gain practical tools to support neurodiverse children including autism; dyslexia; and ADHD. We will provide insight on how to reduce school-based avoidance and support socio-emotional mental health to ensure better outcomes for pupils with SEND. Hear from expert advisors across the DfE; parent and young voice representatives; and best-practice schools and organisations from the North West.