Gary Aubin

We are all set for our TKAT Annual Leadership Conference, where over 50 school leaders and SENDCOs will be exploring CPD and Strategic approaches to SEND with @sendmattersuk.bsky.social .

With just 2 weeks to go to our TKAT Annual Leadership Conference, it is not too late to book: www.trybooking.com/uk/FBDL. We are looking forward to being joined by Dr Chris Baker and @sendmattersuk.bsky.social for an exciting day of collaboration and learning.

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The Spring term SENDCO It’s a strange time of year. Too late to set an initiative up for the academic year; too early to write something off until next academic year. Here’s 7 things to be considering as you embark on th…

Blogpost: The Spring Term SENDCO

sendmatters.co.uk/2020/12/30/t...

We can live in hope…🤣

Joyous ownership of our pupils with SEND The responsibility for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) lies with everyone in a school. While a culture of joyous ownership is necessary, it can be undermined by unre…

#EduBlogClub in 2026 is going to start with the @teachertapp.bsky.social #1 blog from their Christmas countdown - Joyous Ownership Of Our Pupils With SEND.
8pm UK time. I’ll ask three questions over half an hour relating to the blog. Grab a brew and join the convo.
sendmatters.co.uk/2025/08/25/j...

Thanks @teachertapp.bsky.social for giving me the NUMBER ONE spot in your Blog of the Year 2025 for primary and secondary teachers. Absolutely delighted at this.

Link to the blog below.

sendmatters.co.uk/2025/08/25/j...

SEND and the Curriculum and Assessment Review – recommendations that give hope for pupils with SEND Many elements of required SEND Reform lie outside of Curriculum and Assessment. But many also lie within it. The Final Report of the Curriculum and Assessment Review offers hopeful messages around …

Blogpost: SEND and the Curriculum and Assessment Review – recommendations that give hope for pupils with SEND

sendmatters.co.uk/2025/11/05/s...

The Spring term SENDCO It’s a strange time of year. Too late to set an initiative up for the academic year; too early to write something off until next academic year. Here’s 7 things to be considering as you embark on th…

Blogpost: The Spring Term SENDCO

sendmatters.co.uk/2020/12/30/t...

The Spring term SENDCO It’s a strange time of year. Too late to set an initiative up for the academic year; too early to write something off until next academic year. Here’s 7 things to be considering as you embark on th…

Blogpost: The Spring Term SENDCO

sendmatters.co.uk/2020/12/30/t...

Implementing Whole-School Approaches to SEND SENDCOs face increasing demands due to rising numbers of pupils needing support. Successful schools adopt a whole-school approach to SEND, ensuring all staff engage with inclusion. Effective discus…

Blogpost: Implementing whole-school approaches to SEND

sendmatters.co.uk/2025/03/02/i...

Joyous ownership of our pupils with SEND The responsibility for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) lies with everyone in a school. While a culture of joyous ownership is necessary, it can be undermined by unre…

Blogpost: Joyous ownership of our pupils with SEND (and how leaders can create the conditions to achieve it)

sendmatters.co.uk/2025/08/25/j...

The regular habits of a strategic SENDCO SENDCOs face demanding roles filled with daily tasks such as managing pupils, coordinating with staff, and communicating with parents, which can hinder strategic oversight. Successful SENDCOs turn …

Blogpost: The regular habits of a Strategic SENDCO

sendmatters.co.uk/2024/12/15/t...

Blogpost: SEND Strategies: Live by them…or Death by them?

sendmatters.co.uk/2024/05/13/s...

EHCPs: a golden ticket…but who’s building the chocolate factory? EHCPs are essential for supporting students with SEND, offering access to assessments and provisions. However, many families still face challenges in securing proper support, due to systemic issues…

Blogpost - EHCPs: a golden ticket? But who’s building the chocolate factory…

sendmatters.co.uk/2025/07/07/e...

EHCPs: a golden ticket…but who’s building the chocolate factory? EHCPs are essential for supporting students with SEND, offering access to assessments and provisions. However, many families still face challenges in securing proper support, due to systemic issues…

Blogpost - EHCPs: a golden ticket? But who’s building the chocolate factory…

sendmatters.co.uk/2025/07/07/e...

Blogpost: SEND Strategies: Live by them…or Death by them?

sendmatters.co.uk/2024/05/13/s...

The regular habits of a strategic SENDCO SENDCOs face demanding roles filled with daily tasks such as managing pupils, coordinating with staff, and communicating with parents, which can hinder strategic oversight. Successful SENDCOs turn …

Blogpost: The regular habits of a Strategic SENDCO

sendmatters.co.uk/2024/12/15/t...

School Transition for pupils with SEND – How Parents Can Support A supportive partnership between home and school is essential for children with SEND, especially during school transitions. Schools face challenges managing transitions due to different settings an…

School transition for pupils with SEND: how parents can support

sendmatters.co.uk/2025/03/29/s...

Joyous ownership of our pupils with SEND The responsibility for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) lies with everyone in a school. While a culture of joyous ownership is necessary, it can be undermined by unre…

Blogpost: Joyous ownership of our pupils with SEND (and how leaders can create the conditions to achieve it)

sendmatters.co.uk/2025/08/25/j...

6 ways to add impact to your pupil profiles Pupil profiles are essential documents for communicating pupil needs in SEND, yet they can overwhelm teachers. To enhance their effectiveness, it is crucial to simplify language, develop systems fo…

6 ways to add impact to your pupil profiles

sendmatters.co.uk/2025/10/09/6...

Implementing Whole-School Approaches to SEND SENDCOs face increasing demands due to rising numbers of pupils needing support. Successful schools adopt a whole-school approach to SEND, ensuring all staff engage with inclusion. Effective discus…

Blogpost: Implementing whole-school approaches to SEND

sendmatters.co.uk/2025/03/02/i...

How SENCOs, Teachers, and Teaching Assistants can bring metacognition… Strong teacher–TA partnerships help turn evidence into practice and improve learning for every pupil.

New @theeef.bsky.social blog by @sendmattersuk.bsky.social that expertly shares how SENCOs can lead vital shifts in teaching & learning:

‘How SENCOs, Teachers, and Teaching Assistants can bring metacognition to life in every classroom’

educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/sencos-...

💡 Metacognition isn’t just theory — it can come alive in every classroom.

@sendmattersuk.bsky.social's new blog shows how metacognitive strategies can be used in classrooms to support pupils with SEND.

Read more: tinyurl.com/ycy3dzhd

RE teachers have lauded introducing the subject to the national curriculum as a 'landmark moment' after government accepted the recommendation from the Francis review

SEND and the Curriculum and Assessment Review – recommendations that give hope for pupils with SEND
sendmatters.co.uk/2025/11/05/s...
The Final Report of the Curriculum and Assessment Review offers hopeful messages for pupils with SEND and their families.

What schools say they do well (and not so well) on SEND Self-evaluation data from 850 schools presents rich insights for ministers as they finalise SEND reforms, says one expert

Really pleased to see the voices of 850+ schools from within Whole Education’s SEND Leadership network represented in these insights. Kudos to Evaluate My School who made this understanding and these insights possible.

schoolsweek.co.uk/what-schools...

What kind of SENDCO are you? The content discusses various archetypes of Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENDCOs): The Rescuer, The Administrator, The Friend, The Strategist, The Advocate, and The Pedagogist. Each arch…

🌟New blog: What kind of SENDCO are you?

sendmatters.co.uk/2025/10/17/w...

What kind of SENDCO are you? The content discusses various archetypes of Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENDCOs): The Rescuer, The Administrator, The Friend, The Strategist, The Advocate, and The Pedagogist. Each arch…

🌟New blog: What kind of SENDCO are you?

sendmatters.co.uk/2025/10/17/w...

6 ways to add impact to your pupil profiles Pupil profiles are essential documents for communicating pupil needs in SEND, yet they can overwhelm teachers. To enhance their effectiveness, it is crucial to simplify language, develop systems fo…

There’s nothing wrong with succinct documents about pupils and their needs. But there are some subtle ways to make them better, and important systems that will increase their impact.

sendmatters.co.uk/2025/10/09/6...