How to write a provision map for a primary school
A practical guide for SENCOs to building a class or school provision map, with Wave 1, 2 and 3 examples and the mistakes that make maps useless.
How to write a staff guidance card for a pupil with SEND
How to write a staff guidance card that a TA, supply teacher, or colleague can actually use — specific, practical, and up to date.
AI tools for SENCOs: what's useful, what's safe, and what to avoid
A practical guide to AI tools for SENCOs in primary schools — what they can genuinely help with, the data safety considerations, and what to avoid.
The SENCO survival guide: managing provision in a primary school
A practical guide for primary school SENCOs — managing provision, paperwork, relationships, and the parts of the role nobody prepares you for.
How to write a SEN parent and carer letter
How to write a SEND parent letter that is professional, empathetic, and clear — whether for a general update, a meeting invitation, or introducing a new plan.
How to run an EHCP review meeting
A practical guide for SENCOs and teachers on running an effective EHCP annual review — what to prepare, what to expect, and how to make the meeting useful.
How to write a referral letter to CAMHS, an Educational Psychologist, or SALT
A practical guide to writing SEN referral letters to external agencies — what to include, how to phrase it, and how to avoid the common mistakes.
How to write SEN support notes that actually help
How to write SEN support notes that are specific, practical, and useful to the people who will read them — with examples.