Supporting Educators & Professionals in SEND

Empowering you to empower every child.

As an educator or professional working with children with special educational needs (SEND), you play a vital role in shaping lives. At SEND@Heart, we understand the challenges you face and are here to provide the expert guidance, practical strategies, and emotional support you need. Join us at SEND@Heart  and empower your team with the tools and knowledge they need to make a lasting difference.

How can we help

  • Expert Training & Guidance – Insights from over 35 years of experience in education and inclusion
  • Practical Strategies – Proven approaches to support early identification of need, classroom inclusion and behaviour management
  • Tailored Resources – Tools designed to help you adapt teaching methods for diverse learning needs
  • Emotional & Professional Support – A safe space to discuss challenges and receive practical solutions

Creating Inclusive Learning Environments

Children thrive when they feel understood, supported, and included. Our mission is to equip you with the skills and confidence to foster an inclusive classroom where every child can reach their full potential.

  • Understand and implement early identification strategies
  • Develop inclusive teaching practices that benefit all learners
  • Learn effective communication techniques for engaging with parents and support networks
  • Gain confidence in navigating SEND policies and procedures

Let’s Work Together

By investing in your knowledge and well-being, you’re creating a richer, more inclusive educational experience for every child in your care.

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Our Services Include:

 

  • Expert Guidance: Step-by-step support through the complexities of the SEND system. Assistance with any SEND-related issue, ensuring you have the support/information needed to address challenges effectively.
  • Graduated Approach to SEND, Provision Mapping and or IEP Implementation:  Assistance with implementing whole school, targeted, and specialist interventions to support each child's unique needs. Helping you understand and implement effective provision mapping to track and support student progress.
  • Tailored Strategies: Personalised strategies for managing and supporting children’s behavioral and educational needs.
  • Supporting EHCP Requests: Guidance on initiating the EHCP process and understanding your role in supporting the application. Help with writing effective EHCNA applications, evidence collection, and detailed costings. Expert advice on submitting robust EHC plans and securing necessary funding for your children. Review and provide feedback on EHCP write-ups to ensure completeness and accuracy before submission. Full service to complete EHCNA applications from scratch, ensuring all necessary information is included. Comprehensive reviews of draft EHCPs to ensure they accurately reflect needs and are ready to be finalised.
  • Specialist Referrals and Recommendations: Guidance on making appropriate referrals and recommending specialists to support specific needs. Practical advice on how to integrate specialists' recommendations into the classroom.
  • Professional Development: Training and mentoring for staff to enhance their skills and confidence in supporting children with SEND. Ensuring your school understands and fulfils the requirements of the SENDCO role, enhancing your overall SEND provision.
  • Advocacy and Support: Practical advice and advocacy during meetings with families and relevant authorities.

Personal online  Consultations

Options:

(straight-forward, uncomplicated same offer as parents)

Options:

1. Initial Online Consultation

Book an initial telephone consultation for 20 minutes, completely free with no obligation to proceed any further. This includes support for suggested next steps completely free. Part of SEND@Heart's mission is accessibility for all. Our initial advice will set you on the right track even if you don't take up the paid service. 

 

2. Follow-Up Support

Should you decide on follow up support for further coaching, guidance and feedback, you can book 30 minute zoom/telephone consultations (as many as is required), at £30 per session (inc. VAT). No hidden charges, just a flat fee of £30 per 30 minute session with a transparent upfront agreement of estimated time needed for consultation ( agreed adjustments along the way as required).  The low cost being offered at SEND@Heart reflects service with compassion, ensuring that our expert advice is accessible to all.

What do you have to lose! Book your free consultation now!

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

How can you assist educators with strategic planning?

SEND@Heart will collaborate with educators on strategic planning to set clear, achievable goals and outline the steps to achieve them, ensuring a cohesive and coordinated approach to supporting students with SEND. Comprehensive support is offered for any SEND-related issue, ensuring educators have the assistance and guidance needed to address challenges and support needs effectively.

Can you help schools navigate the SEND system?

SEND@Heart has a wealth of experience and expertise to help you start from a place of empowerment, rather than from scratch (e.g. supporting SENDCOs new to role). Personalised consultations will guide you through the complexities of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system, offering reassurance every step of the way.

Can you support the SENCO Role ?

Yes, SEND@Heart ensures that schools understand and fulfill the requirements of the SENDCO role, enhancing overall SEND provision and ensuring that all students receive the support they need. We assist in creating a positive and inclusive school culture that maximises potential, wellbeing, and progress for all students, fostering an environment where every student feels valued and supported.

Do you offer personal coaching or mentoring for professionals?

Yes, SEND@Heart  offers personal coaching and mentoring for professionals, including strategies for managing behavioral challenges. We are brimming with guidance, support, and practical strategies to help professionals effectively manage and address SEND issues in the classroom and support the overall well-being of their students. Quite importantly and especially given the real, lived experience in the classroom, in Senior Leadership and as an expert in the field, SEND@Heart is passionate about partnerships and relationship building with the whole "village" so that there is a mutually supportive and cohesive approach to support. This coordinated approach makes every child feel held in mind, valued and safe.

 

 

Are you able to help me create child-specific strategies to support progress and remove barriers to learning?

SEND@Heart will work closely with you to understand individual challenges and strengths of each child and create personalised strategies that support progress and remove barriers to learning. Together, we can ensure that every child receives the targeted support they need to thrive academically and socially.

How can your expertise benefit educators in supporting students with special needs?

By leveraging the expertise of SEND@Heart, educators can better support SEND, ensuring that children thrive academically and socially. Such clear, personalised support and guidance, empowers educators to address diverse needs across the school with confidence.

 

What help do you offer with the EHCP process for educators?

SEND@Heart provides comprehensive support and guidance at every stage of the application process, empowering educators/professionals to navigate it with confidence. Schools can choose what level of support is needed and at which stage of the process, including a consultation on whether an EHCP is needed or not! SEND@Heart can provide guidance on initiating the EHCP process, expert advice on submitting robust EHC plans, comprehensive reviews of draft EHCPs, clear explanations of the EHCP process, guidance on specialist referrals or assistance in understanding specialist reports, practical advice on implementing recommendations, help with writing effective EHCNA applications or full-service completion of EHCNA applications from scratch.

How can SEND@Heart help educators/professionals enhance their skills in supporting children with SEND?

SEND@Heart provides professional development training and mentoring to empower educators and professionals, ensuring they have the tools and knowledge needed to make a significant impact in creating inclusive environments for children with SEND. We understand the unique challenges faced by educators and professionals and offers personalised support tailored to specific needs. Our commitment is to empower teams to make a lasting difference in the lives of children with SEND. Our support will be of a lasting nature, designed to equip you to "go it alone" confidently.