2nd Annual SEND Conference

14th Nov 2017

'Engagement and Innovative Practice'

Time: 8:30 - 16:15

Understanding and overcoming barriers to engagement in learning.
For Senior and Middle Leaders, and practitioners who work with children with SEND.

With Keynote Speakers including:

Vikie Shanks

Vikie has been a single mother to her seven autistic children - the two youngest have Cerebral Palsy - since 2007. She is the author of the book 'Unravelled' and is on a mission to change perceptions around mental health issues, and debunking myths around autism.

Sean Harford

Sean Harford became Ofsted's National Director, Education in September 2015. He oversees Ofsted’s inspection policy for early years, maintained and independent schools, and further education and skills.

And a range of workshops with topics including:
» Assessment, » Sensory Integration, » Attachment Theory,
» Personalised Curriculum, » Evidence Based Practice, » Autism,
» Mental Health with an SEND focus

Last year’s conference was oversubscribed, so book now to reserve your place and avoid disappointment:

sendconf@thedales.northumberland.sch.uk