Working with Alternative Education providers
Providers of Alternative provision often work with some of the most vulnerable students in education, at Senco Services we’ve significant experience working with Pupil Referral Units, Hospital Schools and Section 41 Independent Schools.
We pride ourselves on being able to quickly build trust between our consultants and the pupils, even in the most challenging of settings. But we offer far more than Access Arrangements, Screening and Diagnosis…
It’s widely known that the demands on the SEND and Leadership teams within Alternative Provisions are particularly high, with frequent staff turnover leading to staffing vacancies, large volumes of agency staff and unqualified or inexperienced staff having to step in – and this is where Senco Services and our team can help.
In order to meet the needs of the SEND Code of Practice, you need consistency and oversight. Senco Services can provide that when your teams are stretched. We ensure that your cohort with EHCPs are processed and reviewed correctly, that your paperwork is consistent and up to date and that there is a systemic, strategic, and enforced process to make sure that your SEND department is always meeting its statutory needs.
.If you are interested in understanding how Senco Services can assist you, get in touch for a free discussion.
Examples of working with Alternative Education providers
Elysium Healthcare is a private provider of Mental Health services in England and Wales. They provide residential placements, care homes, hospitals, and educational settings for individuals.
Senco Services were commissioned to work with three independent hospital schools. Our objectives were to raise their ‘requires improvement’ Ofsted rating and ensure that the statutory needs of all pupils were met. Starting with the review of each schools practices, the revision of their processes and the continued implementation of their SEND practices.
We Implemented:
- Statutory paperwork reviews and a plan-do review cycle.
- Curriculum reviews to ensure pupil accessibility.
- Full staff training programs covering: Precision Teaching, SMART target setting and Intervention Strategies to improve pupil outcomes.
- Communication processes to inform teacher’s of pupil need (educational and clinical) and how to address in the classroom.
- Attendance processes and a pupil reward system.
- The definition of role, screening, interviewing and hiring of a new SENDCo.
At the conclusion of our contract, all schools were rated as ‘Good’ in all areas.
Services of interest for Alternative Education providers
Irlen Testing
Our Quallified Senior Irlen Screeners are able to assess and diagnose young people with Irlen, as well as suggested recommendations for their learning and produce a report to support this....
Dyslexia Assessment and Diagnosis
Our PATOSS registered assessors can carry out all aspects of Dyslexia assessment and diagnosis for those in Key Stage 3, 4 and 5, as well as Post 16 / adult...
SENDCo Mentoring and Support
Many SENDCos are starting their journey, qualifying in post or challenged with their work load. Whatever your situation as a SENDCo, we can support you. The following services are currently...
Educational Reports
We are able to assess a pupils learning needs and write reports detailing their strengths and areas for development. All reports come with recommendations for future learning success. These reports...
Annual Reviews
Our consultants can lead or guide your team through the Annual Review process. We can work with all parties to establish a time table for your school, supporting the distribution...
Exam Access Assessment
We have numerous Level 7 Qualified Assessors that can work with your pupils to carry out Exam Access Assessment to determine if any access arrangements are required. This includes assessing...
EHCP Applications
We have a wealth of experience when it comes to requesting an EHC Needs Assessment (EHCNA) from the Local Authority – If accepted this may end up as an Education...
Very professional. Good communication and wonderful with our young people.
Shona Anderson
Koru Independent AP Academy
Thank you for your help you engaged very well with students with complex needs and were very thoughtful and thorough. Great service! We look forward to seeing you again.
Julie Cox
Raedwald Trust