Ben Sperring

How we’re turning TAs into SEND specialists A trust leader explains how the Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship could be key to upskilling staff

With demand for SEND support rising, upskilling staff is vital. Here is a look at how #TheLETTATrust is approaching specialist training, as discussed in @tesmagazine.bsky.social

Why every mainstream school needs a special-school partner When mainstream and special schools collaborate, the benefits are felt by the whole school community, writes Margaret Mulholland

My latest article in @tesmagazine.bsky.social explores why special and mainstream should collaborate more effectively. It’s beneficial for the whole school community.
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Thought provoking session today with @jonathanhaidt.bsky.social and @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social, who explored the impact of social media and smartphones on children and young people. It was lovely to see so many of you at our first CST Talks event. With thanks to Community Playthings for sponsoring.

Leaders challenged to create school cultures where all pupils belong CST chief executive Leora Cruddas warns that the school system is not working as well as it should for some pupils with SEND

'There’s a challenge here for us…how do we create school cultures where everybody feels that they belong?'

@leoracruddas.bsky.social talks about the onus on leaders to foster a culture of belonging, particularly for pupils with SEND

The work you are doing is simply wonderful Ben. It was, and always is, a privilege to work with you all.😊

Thank you for joining us, @christallaj.bsky.social. You're such an inspiration.

'Inclusion' a key 'criterion' for new Ofsted report cards Schools that turn away SEND pupils face being 'graded down', says chief inspector

🔎 Ofsted will check the quality of schools' support for vulnerable pupils and the disadvantaged and 'grade down' those that turn away children with SEND under a new 'inclusion' criterion in proposed report cards

Ofsted’s Big Listen response: all you need to know Schools can expect a new inspection framework and more scrutiny over how inclusive they are, as part of an Ofsted ‘evolution’ announced today

Breaking: #Ofsted has revealed its response to the Big Listen consultation, with proposed inspection reforms including:

🔸 A new inspection framework
🔸 A new focus on inclusion
🔸 A Monday-only school notification policy

Here's everything you need to know… (1/3)

www.tes.com/magazine/new...

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For primary colleagues coming to BlueSky, I've started to compile a list of primary expertise (focused on those with posts already)
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Please add me to the list 👍