Join VWV’s expert-led training session on the SEND Checklist for Governors and Trustees
Led by Miriam Carrion Benitez, Partner at VWV, this essential training will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to fulfil your legal and strategic responsibilities around Special Educational Needs (SEN), Disability, and the Equality Act.
Whether you're a governor of a maintained school, a trustee in the academies sector, or a local governor within a multi-academy trust, this session will help you navigate your role with clarity and impact.
🧠 What You’ll Learn:
- ✅ What SEND really means—and why it matters
- ⚖️ Understanding the Equality Act 2010 & Children and Families Act 2014
- 🔧 Making reasonable adjustments: practical examples that work
- 🗣️ Communicating with families and amplifying the pupil’s voice
- 🔍 Identifying pupils with SEN/disabilities and applying the ‘graduated approach’
- 📄 Crafting effective SEN, Disability, and Equality policies
- 🏫 Clarifying governance vs. operational roles (SLT, Head, SENCO)
- ❤️ Supporting pupils with medical or additional needs
- 🚧 Tackling key challenges: attendance, inclusion, and exclusions
🎯 Why Attend?
This isn’t just a checklist—it’s a roadmap to better governance. You’ll leave with actionable insights, legal clarity, and a renewed sense of purpose in supporting your school and pupils in this challenging area.
Book now: http://bit.ly/4n9L1BO
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