In this episode of the SEND Network Podcast, India and Kate speak about identifying the needs of children with SEND. 

SENCOs and the wider school community need a mindset of curiosity in order to help children get the support they need and thrive in the classroom.   

Kate's key points on identifying what SEND support a child needs include:

1. Using the assessment tools available   
2. Identifying gaps in a child's learning
3. Working as a community to give a child the best support possible
4. Regularly reviewing and re-evaluating whether support needs to be adapted

 
About Kate Browning:

Kate is a consultant and trainer who has spent the last 20 years advocating for the role of the SENCO. Kate has worked as a class teacher, a SENCO, a Local Authorities School Improvement Officer for SEND and as an Education Development Officer for Nasen. Kate teaches the National Award for SEN Coordination and facilitates the SENCO Network meetings for over 200 schools across Leicestershire and Warwickshire.

Contact Kate:

Email: kate.browning2@gmail.com
Twitter: Kate Browning @kate_browning2  

We hope you enjoy this episode! Please do share your thoughts in the comments as well as any other useful tips on the identification of SEND.