• Review the key updates from the SEND and AP Improvement Plan
• Explore how the plan is designed to improve outcomes and experiences for children and young people with SEND and their families

• Review the challenges of SEN funding on a national and local scale
• Understand the financial position of local authorities and see the importance of solidarity across the sector to put pressure on the government for resolution

• Overview of PDA and how professionals can identify and support children and young people who meet this profile of autism
• Highlight the difficulties those with PDA face and the importance of overcoming the barriers

• Explore the SEND and AP Improvement Plan from the perspective of parents
• Delve into the concerns parents have regarding these initiatives while also exploring their hopes and expectations for the plan

• Explore effective methods of working with colleagues to expand the scope of “normal provision,” fostering inclusive environments, and minimising the need for unnecessary placement on SEND registers
• Discuss practical strategies for creating inclusive classrooms that cater to diverse learning needs, thus reducing the workload for SENCOs
• Identify streamlined procedures and systems to enhance the efficiency of identifying and supporting children with special educational needs, allowing SENCOs to manage their workload more effectively

• Explore the effective integration of technology into teaching practices to provide valuable support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
• Discover innovative tools and technologies that can be utilised to enhance accessibility, engagement, and learning outcomes for SEND students within the classroom
• Learn how to adapt and customise teaching approaches using technology to cater to diverse learning styles and individual needs of SEND students, promoting inclusive education practices
• Discuss potential challenges associated with integrating technology for SEND students and explore strategies to overcome them

• See how Ofsted inspects SEND provision in special schools and mainstream schools with SEND provision
• Find out what inspectors look for, how they gather evidence, and how they assess outcomes
• Discover what inspections (both school and Area SEND) have shown
• An update on the new Area SEND framework, including the successes and areas for improvement from providers, which will illustrate what strong provision looks like

• Understand dysregulated behaviour and identify triggers and early signs of challenging behaviour in students

• Share the Staffordshire response to the statement of action
• Launch of the enhanced Assess-Plan-Do-Review pathway
• Hear how this pathway has been developed in partnership with key stakeholders, including parents

*programme subject to change without notice