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Gary Aubin
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#Inclusion starts with information.

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January 13, 2026 at 8:58 PM
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Blogpost: The Spring Term SENDCO

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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…
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January 4, 2026 at 1:19 PM
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#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.
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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…
sendmatters.co.uk
January 1, 2026 at 8:35 AM
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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.

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January 1, 2026 at 8:32 AM
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Blogpost: SEND and the Curriculum and Assessment Review – recommendations that give hope for pupils with SEND

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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 …
sendmatters.co.uk
December 28, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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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…
sendmatters.co.uk
December 26, 2025 at 8:42 AM
sendmattersuk.bsky.social
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…
sendmatters.co.uk
December 26, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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Blogpost: Implementing whole-school approaches to SEND

sendmatters.co.uk/2025/03/02/i...
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…
sendmatters.co.uk
December 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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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...
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…
sendmatters.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Blogpost: The regular habits of a Strategic SENDCO

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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 …
sendmatters.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Blogpost: SEND Strategies: Live by them…or Death by them?

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SEND strategies: live by them, or death by them?
Communication of pupil-level strategies is a fundamental part of the SENDCO role and is an essential part of a whole-school approach. So what is the way forward, in terms of individualised strategi…
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December 20, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Blogpost - EHCPs: a golden ticket? But who’s building the chocolate factory…

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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…
sendmatters.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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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…
sendmatters.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 6:28 PM
sendmattersuk.bsky.social
Blogpost: SEND Strategies: Live by them…or Death by them?

sendmatters.co.uk/2024/05/13/s...
SEND strategies: live by them, or death by them?
Communication of pupil-level strategies is a fundamental part of the SENDCO role and is an essential part of a whole-school approach. So what is the way forward, in terms of individualised strategi…
sendmatters.co.uk
December 20, 2025 at 5:49 PM
sendmattersuk.bsky.social
Blogpost: The regular habits of a Strategic SENDCO

sendmatters.co.uk/2024/12/15/t...
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 …
sendmatters.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
sendmattersuk.bsky.social
School transition for pupils with SEND: how parents can support

sendmatters.co.uk/2025/03/29/s...
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…
sendmatters.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 8:17 PM
sendmattersuk.bsky.social
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...
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…
sendmatters.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM
sendmattersuk.bsky.social
6 ways to add impact to your pupil profiles

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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…
sendmatters.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Blogpost: Implementing whole-school approaches to SEND

sendmatters.co.uk/2025/03/02/i...
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…
sendmatters.co.uk
December 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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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’

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How SENCOs, Teachers, and Teaching Assistants can bring metacognition…
Strong teacher–TA partnerships help turn evidence into practice and improve learning for every pupil.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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💡 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
December 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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RE teachers have lauded introducing the subject to the national curriculum as a 'landmark moment' after government accepted the recommendation from the Francis review
schoolsweek.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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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.
sendmatters.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 6:46 AM
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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.

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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
schoolsweek.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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🌟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…
sendmatters.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM