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SENsible SENCO is a Community Interest Company supporting SENCOs with a whole school approach to SEND & inclusion.

We've developed a safe space for SENCOs in what can be a lonely role. Nurtured & led by Abigail Hawkins an experinced SENCO of over 25 years

04/11/2026

Support every learner to take the next step in maths with the PIVATS Number Extension Pack.

Designed to extend progression in number for pupils working below age-related expectations, this pack builds on the familiar PIVATS framework teachers trust. It offers clear, structured indicators that help you track small but meaningful steps in understanding, giving you confidence in both assessment and planning.

✅ Strengthens assessment in number and early maths development
✅ Provides practical, accessible progression points for teachers and support staff
✅ Aligns seamlessly with existing PIVATS materials
✅ Supports inclusive practice across a wide range of learning needs
Whether you are refining your assessment approach or looking for sharper insight into pupil progress, this extension pack adds depth and clarity where it matters most.

Explore the PIVATS Number Extension Pack here:
https://zurl.co/ALK9p

03/11/2026

How often do we leave CPD knowing what should change, then return to school wondering where to find the time to make it happen?

That’s the question behind SENsible27: Implementing Change for SEN.

On Friday 12 February 2027, we’re bringing SENCOs together in Nottingham for practical expert sessions, conversations around cabaret tables and time to work through the challenges we all recognise.

It’s not about collecting more ideas. It’s about making the good ones work in school.

Tickets: £49 for eligible paid SENsible SENCO members, or £79 for non-members (both including VAT).

See the day and book your place: https://zurl.co/1OYEY

02/11/2026

Back to school after half-term? Here's something to make the week a little easier. 💜

We know that coming back after a break doesn't always mean coming back feeling refreshed. There's usually plenty waiting for SENCOs!

While you've been away, we've been working on a few things to support you.

🍎 November's SENCO Diet: Talk and Questioning, with practical ideas for creating more inclusive classroom conversations.

📚 Updated guidance: Fresh perspectives on EAL and SEND, using AI in schools, and choosing the right SEN software.

💬 SENCO Community: More opportunities to connect, share experiences and learn from fellow SENCOs.

You don't need to explore everything today. Pick what's useful for you and come back to the rest when you need it.

Start with our November SENCO Diet:
https://sensiblesenco.org.uk/senco_diet/talk-and-questioning/

What's your biggest priority as we begin this half-term?

29/10/2026

ADHD support in school is about more than recognising possible signs. What happens next matters just as much.

Clinical Partners' free webinar on 19 November will explore practical classroom support, the role of school staff in the assessment process and how to signpost pupils and families appropriately.

The session is aimed at SENCOs, teachers, TAs, pastoral teams and school leaders – whether a pupil has a diagnosis or their needs are still being explored.

📅 Thursday 19 November | 4pm | Online
🎟️ Free to attend. Register even if you need the recording afterwards.

Sign up here: https://zurl.co/DFe6m

Paid promotion for Clinical Partners.

27/10/2026

If you need support with including speech, language and communication needs in your inclusion strategy, look no further.

Speech & Language Link have published lots of free information to help you:
✅ Review your SLCN inclusion readiness
✅ Learn how to integrate SLCN in the strategy by watching their free inclusion webinar
✅ Make the most of your Inclusive Mainstream Fund
✅ Strengthen your whole-school approach to inclusion

Just follow this link to get started: https://zurl.co/QfiIy

26/10/2026

🎃 What SENCOs Find Scary…

Tribunals.
Complaints.
Exclusions.
Undelivered EHCP provision.
Missed reviews.
And that horrible moment when you discover a “skeleton in the cupboard” and realise something hasn’t happened as it should have. 👻

For SENCOs, these situations can feel daunting not least because they are often time-sensitive, unfamiliar and arrive when your workload is already full.

In this Halloween special, Abigail Hawkins will take some of the things SENCOs commonly find most intimidating and make them feel a little less scary.

In this webinar we’ll look at:
🎃 What your role actually is when a SEND Tribunal is involved
🦴 The risks when Section F provision hasn’t been delivered
👻 Why good records and provision audits matter so much
🎃 SEND considerations around suspensions and exclusions
🦴 Why you don’t need to wait for a diagnosis before putting support in place
👻 What to do when you discover something has gone wrong

The focus isn’t on frightening you with the law. It’s about understanding where the risks are, having systems that protect pupils and schools, and knowing what to do when things haven’t quite gone to plan.

📅 Wednesday 28 October 2026
🕓 16:00–17:00
💻 Online
🔐 SENsible SENCO Members Only

👉 Join us live here: https://zurl.co/T6JF4

15/10/2026

📚 Better Reading, Deeper Comprehension

Join us for a free SENsible SENCO Partner Webinar with Everway on:

📅 12 November 2026
🕒 3:45- 4.30pm

In this practical session Clover from Everway will explore how Read&Write can support pupils with reading, comprehension and independent learning.

See how tools including text-to-speech, screen masking, picture dictionaries, vocabulary support and simplified reading views can help reduce barriers without lowering curriculum expectations.

The session is particularly relevant for SENCOs, teachers and inclusion leaders supporting pupils with diverse needs, including those still awaiting assessment or diagnosis.

👉 Register your place here: https://zurl.co/tpNxK

12/10/2026

📢 Join us for the Autumn SEN Update

Keeping up with everything happening across SEND can feel like a job in itself.

Government announcements, consultations, reports, policy updates and sector developments can quickly pile up but which ones actually matter for your school right now?

Join Abigail Hawkins for our Autumn SEN Update, bringing together the key SEN developments from the term and looking at what they could mean in practice for SENCOs, schools and settings.

We’ll explore:
🔹 What needs action now
🔹 What is still developing
🔹 What SENCOs and leaders should be discussing
🔹 What needs to stay on your radar over the coming months

A practical way to catch up, make sense of the headlines and understand the wider direction of travel for SEN and inclusion.

📅 Friday 16 October 2026
🕓 16:00–17:00

👉 Join us for the Autumn SEN Update https://zurl.co/EWRMi

09/10/2026

What if access arrangements could give students more independence – while making exams support simpler for staff?

Join SEN consultant Abigail Hawkins and Everway exams specialists for a free webinar & live Q&A.

Bring your questions, hear practical advice and explore how digital access arrangements can improve exams support.

Catch the event live on 14th October. https://zurl.co/JIC2f

07/10/2026

💻 Webinar: Fading the Scaffold

Scaffolds should be temporary but knowing when and how to remove them can be difficult.

In this practical webinar, Abigail Hawkins explores how to gradually reduce support without removing it too quickly or allowing pupils to become dependent on it.

We’ll look at:
✅ Moving from full support to independence
✅ Recognising when a pupil is ready for less scaffolding
✅ Involving pupils in the process
✅ Using gaps revealed through fading to identify what needs teaching next

📅 14 October 2026
🕓 16:00–17:00

👉 Join the webinar here:https://zurl.co/skgd4

A practical session focused on helping pupils build confidence, independence and success.

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+443330909774

Website

http://www.sensiblesenco.org.uk/

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