Building relationships as the foundation for effective inclusion for children with SEND. 

This all-day conference aims to recognise the importance of building and maintaining strong relationships between schools, children/young people and their families. 

Learning Outcomes: 

• Building strong relationships: SENCOs will develop practical strategies for building strong relationships with students and their families and external professionals.  
• Social and emotional wellbeing: to promote and emphasise the critical role of social, emotional wellbeing and ways to foster self-esteem, resilience and a positive sense of identity in children with SEND.  
• Inclusive environments: SENCOs share how to create inclusive environments for all children using examples of best practice from Hampshire schools that prioritise inclusion as their core value. 
• Understanding local authority support: colleagues from the LA will share how the local authority supports schools to be fully inclusive. This includes understanding available resources, policies, and collaborative efforts to enhance inclusion. 

Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: SEN Conference 

Price: Sub £135 / SLA £50 / Full £162 

Hampshire Special Educational Needs Conference 2025 flyer

Delivered through a series of webinars and face to face sessions, this programme is aimed at teachers and leaders of teaching and learning to ensure best practice of high quality inclusive teaching in all classrooms, all of the time.

What do we mean by high quality inclusive teaching? We’ll unpack this and the strategies that will benefit all learners and make planning, teaching and assessment even more effective. With broadening needs of our learners, we will explore how to use this to effectively inform planning for pupil success. Experts in their field will provide input tailored to your choice. During the programme you will reflect on the impact on your practice and have the opportunity to further share this within your school.

The course price entitles each school to bring up to two delegates to the sessions. Please register one teacher only on the Learning Zone. On confirmation of your booking, you will receive a link to register your second delegate.

South Programme dates:

Part 1: 24 October, 14 November 2024, 8 January, 28 January, 5 March, 18 March 2025 (Part 2: 7 May 2025)

North Programme dates:

Part 1: 24 October, 11 November 2024, 7 January, 30 January, 4 March, 18 March 2025 (Part 2: 6 May 2025)

Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Inclusive Teaching

Price: Sub £165 / SLA £85 / Full £200 Split across FY’s
Part 1: Sub £142 / SLA £75 / Full £172
Part 2: Sub £23 / SLA £10 / Full £28

These virtual meetings are to provide updates on key issues pertinent to the SENDCo in schools.

Primary schools to book on all primary and cross phase networks.
Secondary schools to book on cross phase networks only.

Autumn 24-25 Cross Phase SENDCo Network Briefing (Webinar) – 24 September 2024
Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Autumn Cross Phase SEN
Price: Sub £45 / SLA £35 / Full £54 

Autumn 24-25 Primary SENDCo Network Meeting (Webinar) – 11 December 2024
Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Autumn Primary SEN
Price: Sub £45 / SLA £35 / Full £54

Spring 24-25 Cross Phase SENDCo Network Briefing (Webinar) – 29 January 2025
Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Spring Cross Phase SEN
Price: Sub £45 / SLA £35 / Full £54

Spring 24-25 Primary SENDCo Network Meeting (Webinar) – 26 March 2025
Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Spring Primary SEN
Price: Sub £45 / SLA £35 / Full £54

Summer 24-25 Cross Phase SENDCo Network Briefing (Webinar) – 22 May 2025
Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Summer Cross Phase SEN
Price: Sub £45 / SLA £35 / Full £54

Summer 24-25 Primary SENDCo Network Meeting (Webinar) – 9 July 2025
Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Summer 24-25 Primary SEN
Price: Sub £45 / SLA £35 / Full £54

 Dear Headteacher / SENDCo,

As the SENCo in a local secondary school, I am researching into the transition process for pupils with SEN as part of my Education Doctorate with the University of Portsmouth.  This research aims to further previous research undertaken into the transition process for students between primary and secondary schools. The findings from this research may be used for publication and to inform further research. 

I would be grateful if you could disseminate this survey to your staff for completion prior to the summer holidays. 

For full information please see the attached participant information sheet.

Please note that if requested, you will be provided with an anonymised summary of the results, but will not have access to the raw data.

https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/portsmouth/school-staff-perspectives-on-the-transition-phase-between-pri-1 

Thank you in advance for your support with sharing this survey, any participation is hugely appreciated and will contribute towards work happening locally with supporting the transition experience for pupils with SEN.

Kate Howell

SENCo

up2245630@myport.ac.uk 

Kind regards,

Mrs Kate Howell
SENCo

Portchester Community School
White Hart Lane
Portchester
Fareham
Hampshire
PO16 9BD

Tel: 023 9236 4399
Email: k.howell@portchester.hants.sch.uk

For general SEN enquiries, please email SEN@portchester.hants.sch.uk

We are pleased to introduce the SEND Youth Forum, a participation platform to be co-designed with young people aged 14 to 25. This exciting initiative aims to empower and engage young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) by providing them with a space to voice their opinions, share experiences, and drive positive change in Hampshire.

What is the SEND Youth Forum? 

The SEND Youth Forum is a collaborative space where young people can connect, learn, and advocate for their rights. The forum will focus on issues that matter to them and will feedback into workstreams across Hampshire to impact service delivery and strategic decisions.

• Inclusivity

The forum welcomes participants from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. It is not a requirement to have a formal diagnosis or EHC (Education, Health and Care) Plan to be able to join the forum - the voice of all young people with SEND matters.

• Virtual and Face to Face

The forum will operate online and in person, allowing all young people to participate. Decisions on the format and location of meetings will be co-produced with young people to enable them to engage in discussions, attend events, and contribute to meaningful projects.

• Peer Support

An opportunity for young people to connect with fellow young advocates who understand the challenges faced by those with SEND. An opportunity to share stories, offer encouragement, and build a supportive network.

Raising Awareness

As you will already have active participants in School Council and Learner Voice groups, you may be aware of young people with SEND who would benefit from this opportunity. Please share this information and encourage these young people (aged 14 and above) to join the forum and be part of a community that amplifies their voices, particularly with any Year 11 learners who will be moving onto Post 16 settings soon.

By encouraging young people to participate, this will empower them to take an active role in shaping their own futures. Insights from the forum will also support educational practices, curriculum development, support services and provide young people with a sense of ownership in contributing to key decision making.

How Can Young People Get Involved?

Please encourage young people to register their interest online at: https://forms.office.com/e/hQNNCY1nau

Or by scanning the QR Code below:

An initial online meeting will then take place with all interested participants to discuss plans further.

For more information or any questions, please contact: SEND.Emp@hants.gov.uk