25AUT86 Face-to-Face: The Continuum of Support - Understanding the Teacher's Role in SEN

This face-to-face course provides a practical overview of the mainstream teacher's responsibilities within the Continuum of Support framework. Participants will learn how to identify additional needs, use assessments effectively, and design targeted support plans (Classroom Support, School Support, and School Support Plus) in collaboration with the Special Education Teacher (SET).

Understanding the teacher’s role in SEN and the Continuum of Support
○ Overview of the Continuum of Support (Classroom, School, School Support Plus)
○ Teacher as lead agent in assessment, planning, and delivery of support
○ Collaborative planning with SETs and SNAs

Identifying a need with a child - assessment
○ Recognising signs of need (academic, social, emotional, behavioural)
○ Using formal and informal assessments, observations, and checklists
○ Gathering evidence to inform support planning

From Assessment to Action
● What is a Classroom Support Plan?
○ When and how to write a Classroom Support Plan
○ Differentiating learning outcomes for targeted support
○ Responsibility of the mainstream teacher to write and develop with SET input
○ How to writing a Classroom Support Plan

What is a School Support Plan?
○ Co-planning with SET for children requiring in-class or small group support
○ Tiered differentiation of learning outcomes and targets
○ Writing clear, targeted goals to support learning and regulation
○ Responsibility of SET teacher with mainstream classroom teacher input
○ How to writing a School Support Plan

What is a School Support Plus Plan?
○ For pupils with complex needs and diagnosis
○ For pupils with Primary Care Needs
○ For pupils with specific learning difficulties
○ Greater SET involvement
○ Responsibility of SET teacher with mainstream classroom teacher input
○ Writing a School Support Plus Plan
-Assessment (learning concern, define problem, checklists, assessments both formal and informal)
-Strengths and needs
-SMART Targets
-Child’s voice
-Collaborate with parents
-Review

This in-person session is suitable for all Primary Teachers, SETs & SNAs.