Sensory Inclusive Schools SENCo Training Package
We'll Support You to Support Your Students
Like you, our priority is to help children stay in class, learn alongside their peers and have a happy educational experience.
We understand the unique challenges SENCos face in making your schools more inclusive for all students. At Sensory Inclusive Schools, we provide SENCo training and are here for you every step of the way.
We know that implementing sensory processing support in classrooms requires dedication, careful planning, and effective leadership. Our SENCo training and support package goes beyond just providing tools for supporting students' sensory needs; it also offers a helping hand to you, the SENCos, as you navigate the intricacies of initiating and sustaining positive change.
Our commitment is to partner with you, providing tailored assistance, guidance, and resources to make the integration of sensory-inclusive practices in your schools as smooth and successful as possible. Together, let's create educational environments where every student can thrive.
Enhance Learning, Build Inclusivity
The Sensory Inclusive Schools Package for SENCos and School Leaders includes all the learning, resources and support you need:
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Extended and Specific On-Demand Online Learning to support your role as a change facilitator: Easy to understand videos explaining sensory processing principles and practical sensory strategies that work in schools. See below for the list of courses included.
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Online Community of Learning for SENCos: an exclusive online forum for SENCOs. Moderated by a sensory integration trained therapist, you are guaranteed a response to your questions within 3 working days.
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Access to View the Online Community of Learning: You will be able to view the main community of learning so you are able to see questions, queries and breakthroughs teachers and support staff are asking. This will help inform a how you support and guide your staff.
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SENCo Drop-in Support Sessions: A half-termly live group video call (UK time only) exclusive to SENCos. Hosted by a sensory integration trained therapist.
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Downloadable Resources: Access our downloadable resources for use within your school. Collaborate with our sensory integration qualified therapists to develop additional resources as needed.
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BONUS: Your Sensory Insights Briefing Videos from an advanced sensory integration practitioner will summarise and expand learning from the comments and questions in the online community of learning and peer support sessions - keeping everyone up to date.
Courses Included in Your Package
SENCOs have access to our comprehensive Sensory Inclusive School Training package, empowering you to assist schools in completing their training effectively. Our core Sensory Inclusive School training comprises five modules authored by our Sensory Inclusive Schools Team.
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Access to additional short courses to support the staff and students in your settings.
All Accessible Via Our App
All this is accessible via the Sensory Inclusive Schools app (for smartphones and tablets) and our website for your convenience.
Affordably priced, the Sensory Inclusive Schools Package for SENCos is available to purchase individually or in bulk licences.
Sensory Inclusive Schools is run by Sensory Integration Education (SIE). SIE is a not-for-profit UK-based organisation, providing the international gold standard in sensory integration and processing training for 30 years.
Who is the Sensory Inclusive Schools service for?
The Sensory Inclusive Schools service is available to education settings (early years settings, primary schools, secondary schools, FE colleges and universities), both mainstream and special educational settings. It is also ideal for international schools.
This package is ideal for Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators (SENCos), SENCo Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, SEN Support Staff, and people working with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
What are the benefits of a Sensory Inclusive Schools package?
SENCo Benefits
- As a Special Educational Needs Coordinator, the Sensory Inclusive Schools training and support service equips you with practical strategies to create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment for students with sensory processing differences.
- You will receive expert and peer support in adapting teaching methods, materials, and assessments to meet student's individual sensory requirements.
- By participating in expert-led courses and Peer Support Sessions, you gain valuable insights and evidence-based answers to address the unique needs of students under your care.
- The Community of Learning forums provide platforms to share experiences, challenges, and best practices with peers, fostering professional relationships and expanding your support network.
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Ask questions specific to your SENCo role in the exclusive SENCo Community of Learning forum.
- Grow your confidence in understanding sensory needs and in communicating with colleagues and students' families about how they can support the student within the school and home.
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This comprehensive SEND training and support package empowers you to swiftly respond to the sensory needs of students, ensuring a more inclusive educational experience and preventing potential challenges from escalating.
Students Benefits
- Students will enjoy a more supportive and inclusive educational environment that accommodates their unique needs.
- Students and their families will benefit from a better understanding of their sensory needs.
- Students will experience a better opportunity to thrive and excel academically and socially within school.
- Students can be supported by their school faster with Sensory Inclusive Schools rather than joining long waiting lists.
Local Education Authorities Benefits
- The Sensory Inclusive School package is available on a Local Education Authority-wide licence so schools can cluster together and be supported in their own bespoke Community of Learning forum. This will support cross-school working and sharing of local good practice.
- Partnership with a trusted, world-leading education provider, SIE, creates confident recommendations for schools to spend delegated funds or high needs funding to support at-risk students.
- LA and SIE partnership demonstrates how statutory services are partnering with the third sector for capacity building, appropriate allocation of resources and financial accountability.
- Students' needs are met at the earliest opportunity by a trained workforce. This prevents problems from escalating, meaning that fewer children and young people require more costly, specialist services and those with the most complex needs can access occupational therapy when they need it.
- Sensory Inclusive Schools can form the LA's Ordinarily Available Provision as part of the local offer for schools.
- Sensory Inclusive Schools support LAs and schools in meeting SEND reforms (Children and Family Act 2014) and the SEND Green Paper, which emphasises providing the right support to children in the right place and at the right time.
