Karen Barker
Education Consultancy

SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) screening assessments are formal and informal methods to: 

• identify needs, potential SEND and understand a child's current learning profile 

• track progress and monitor a child's development and progress over time 

• pinpoint specific areas where a child needs support or intervention 

• provide information and data for applications for a Needs Assessment for an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) 

• foster collaborative efforts between parents, teachers, and SEND agencies to ensure children receive the best support. 

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Assessments range from initial observations and informal methods, to formal, standardized diagnostic and cognitive assessments that provide a detailed profile of a child's strengths and weaknesses, helping to determine the most appropriate support and interventions.

 

I work with Senior Leaders in schools to support them in using their data (e.g. Cambridge Insight; GL Assessments) more effectively, by empowering them to understand why children and young people are not reaching their expected potential, and how they can make real changes to improve outcomes.   

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