1. How to Achieve Quality First Teaching: SENCOs Supporting Staff CPD
Webinar:
How to Achieve Quality First Teaching:
SENCOs Supporting Staff CPD
Natalie Packer  
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2. By the end of the session you will be clear about:
The significance of quality first teaching in the SEND Code of Practice
What quality first teaching looks like
How the SENCO can support staff to deliver quality first teaching 2

3. Every Teacher, Every Pupil
Teachers are responsible and accountable for the progress and development of the pupils in their class, including where pupils access support from teaching assistants or specialist staff.
SEND Code of Practice, p.99
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4. QFT in the SEND Code of Practice
High quality teaching, differentiated for individual pupils, is the first step in responding to pupils who have or may have SEN. Additional intervention and support cannot compensate for a lack of good quality teaching.
SEND Code of Practice, p.99
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5. Waves of Provision Model:
Inclusive teaching is about meeting the needs of all and having high expectations for all.
The key priority for all pupils must be good teaching and learning.
Wave 3
Additional
highly personalised
interventions
Wave 2
Additional interventions to enable children to work at age related expectations or above
Wave 1
Inclusive high quality first teaching (QFT) for all
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6. (wave 1 - differentiation,
Starting
Point
High quality
inclusive teaching
(wave 1 - differentiation,
wave 2 intervention)
Whole school
processes for
assessing, tracking
and monitoring
progress
Starting with QFT
Not making
expected
progress
SEND Code of Practice
SEN Support
in Schools:
The Graduated
Approach

7. QFT: What is it?
High quality, inclusive teaching ensures that planning and implementation meets the needs of all pupils, and builds in high expectations for all pupils, including those with SEN. It is about the day-to-day interactions that take place in the classroom and the different pedagogical approaches teachers use to engage and motivate learners.
Natalie Packer, The Perfect SENCO

8. QFT: What does it involve? Top Ten
Focused lesson planning with clear objectives, identified according to needs of all pupils
Teachers knowing their pupils well and understanding the implications of SEN on learning
High levels of pupil involvement and engagement with their learning
High levels of challenge and expectations
Appropriate use of questioning, modelling and explaining

9. QFT: What does it involve? Top Ten
An emphasis on learning through talk and discussion
Pace of lessons adjusted to reflect how pupils are learning
Teachers providing pupils with effective feedback on learning (and vice versa!)
Pupils accepting responsibility for their own learning and work
Teachers effectively deploy additional adult support towards improving learning and increasing independence

10. QFT: Outcomes As a result of the effective teaching, all pupils:
show high levels of engagement with their learning
take ownership and responsibility over their learning
are motivated and enjoy their learning
develop a growth mindset and rise to challenges
become increasingly independent and resilient learners
make good or outstanding progress, demonstrating new knowledge, skills and / or understanding

11. How might the SENCO support QFT?
Whole school / departmental training
Joint planning
Co-teaching
Peer modelling
Mentoring or coaching (including observations or learning walks)

12. CPD Materials http://www.sendgateway.org.uk/ 12

13. High Quality Inclusive Teaching Checklist Available at www
High Quality Inclusive Teaching Checklist Available at
Possible uses:
Share with staff at a CPD session
Identify good practice within their classroom
Identify further elements of QFT
Identify areas to work on
Use for learning walks / observations

14. RATS!
Resources
Accessibility
Time
Specific strategies

15. Key Messages in the Code of Practice: High Quality Teaching
Special educational provision is underpinned by high quality teaching.
Schools must use their best endeavours to ensure effective provision for all pupils with SEN.
Teachers are responsible and accountable for the progress of all pupils in their class.
The quality of teaching for pupils with SEN should be part of performance management and CPD approaches.
High quality teaching is the first step in responding to pupils who have or may have SEN

16. Thank you! Please contact me for further information:
@NataliePacker

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Hear more from Natalie Packer at our Supporting High-Quality SEND Teaching in the Classroom 28th January 2015, Central London
Benefits of attending
Meeting your new obligations within the SEND Code of Practice
Understand the latest Ofsted expectations
Take away effective staff training programmes & proven classroom strategies
Ensure children and families are placed at the heart of decision making
Other speakers presening on the day include:
Gareth D Morewood, Director of Curriculum Support & SLE
Tania Tirraoro, Founder & CEO of Special Needs Jungle
Kate Ruttle, SENCO & Deputy Head
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