Month: June 2016

The Engagement Framework for Learning; how did it start ?

In this new article Professor Carpenter, former Director of the DfE funded  Project on Children with Complex Learning Difficulties and Disabilities, discusses what new teaching and learning approaches are required to truly meet the needs of the children. Research has shown that Engagement is the key to successful learning for these children, and, indeed, any child with Special Needs.
The article describes how the Engagement Framework for Learning (including the Profile and Scale) evolved, how it was extensively trialled  across the UK and internationally, and how is commends itself as a personalised assessment approach that celebrates children’s learning, and empowers the quality of teaching. Prof Barry Carpenter SEND May 2016.
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The Legislative Context ; a free on line module explaining the new Code of Practice on SEND, and allied legislation.

Following the work of its Complex Needs Review Group , Chaired by Professor Barry Carpenter,  nasen is delighted to announce the publication of the latest free legislative updates to the Complex Needs training materials.

This comprehensive online update sets out the most pressing legal responsibilities above and beyond the Children and Families Act 2014.

Whether you’re a SENCO, teacher, teaching assistant, governor or manager, these slide-based online materials are a rich resource designed with you in mind.

Access the key information that you’ll need for your school and ensure that you meet all of the necessary legal requirements for your setting.

http://complexneeds.org.uk/modules/Module-1.2-The-legislative-context-edition-2/All/m02p010a.html