Blog
Our Schools Blog brings you the latest insights and developments from the education industry. As well as expert analysis and advice, you’ll also find product demos and developments from our team. From the latest recruitment trends to staff training and retention, here you’ll find a range of useful information to help make your job easier.
Behaviour: What UK educators could expect this year
What might education staff face this year when it comes to behaviour? We take a look ahead at some of the challenges educators may face, the best practices already happening in schools and offer some of our own support.
SEND: What UK educators could expect in the year ahead
What might education staff see this year in the world of SEND? We take a look ahead at some of the challenges educators may face, the best practices already happening in schools and offer some of our own support.
What does an SEN file look like?
There are two uses of the phrase SEN file.
The first refers to the file that contains all a child’s information about their SEN and provisions in place. The second is the file kept by a SENCO ready for an OFSTED (or other) visit.
The first refers to the file that contains all a child’s information about their SEN and provisions in place. The second is the file kept by a SENCO ready for an OFSTED (or other) visit.
SEN Money
Links between Provision Map and Class Charts
The main linking of information that we see is between Provision Maps and Class Charts for sharing the behaviour, wellbeing and SEN information.
Interventions (or Provisions)
Back when I started provision mapping (which feels like a century ago) I had a lovely collection of sticky sheets with the relevant information that would get duly moved around a board in my office as required.
5 Steps to Effective Interventions
The term ‘intervention’ is often used to describe a short-term, focused teaching programme with specific intended outcomes aimed at individuals or small groups of pupils with particular needs. Interventions are provided in addition to high quality teaching in the classroom and are likely to be an essential part of the additional provision you offer pupils with SEND. There are a number of structured intervention programmes available that aim to support and develop pupils’ key skills. Some can make a real difference to pupil outcomes, others can be costly, time-consuming and not as effective, so it is important to consider decisions carefully when making strategic choices. Try following these 5 steps to ensure effective intervention planning:
6 ways Class Charts can transform your primary school
Explore how our all-in-one, simple to use classroom engagement and management tool can benefit your primary school.
Impact of Class Charts: Small Changes. Big Differences
Our annual customer satisfaction survey in April revealed some astounding insights about Class Charts. While we always knew Class Charts added value, this year's findings blew us away. Schools using Class Charts are not just managing but thriving, with remarkable improvements in teaching time, classroom behaviour, and reduced teacher admin.
Tips for effective SEND plans: Provision Map how-to
Evidence how you meet the needs of pupils with SEN and additional needs and measure the impact of provisions with our SEND management software Provision Map.
Monitor small interactions to make a big difference
Read our 9 reasons why keeping track of small classroom interactions can have a significant impact on the overall learning environment and help students to flourish.
How to make paperwork easier for SENCOs
Discover how our SEND management information system, Provision Map, can support you to manage students with SEND and improve learning outcomes, while providing comprehensive evidence for inspections.
How to ease the admin burden of managing school plays
Organising a school play can turn into a time-consuming chore, but it doesn’t need to be. Tes Clubs and Events, powered by SchoolCloud, can help make it easier for school staff and parents alike.
How Provision Map can help your primary school
From SEN support to better staff collaboration and easier reporting, discover how Provision Map can help your primary school.