Exceptional SEND Services for Schools
At SENDSAM, we are dedicated to help schools create truly inclusive environments where every student with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) can thrive. We partner with educators to provide tailored support, resources, and expert guidance, ensuring that your school can confidently meet the diverse needs of all learners and unlock their full potential. As referenced below:
"Sam Geehan from SENDSAM has made an excellent impact during her work with us at RFSS. Sam has worked highly effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and staff, building strong professional relationships and a shared sense of purpose.
Her leadership on systems across both the SEND and Pastoral Departments has been particularly valuable, bringing clarity, consistency, and improved practice. Crucially, she has ensured these systems are meaningfully aligned with the Quality of Education provision, strengthening coherence across the school and supporting better outcomes for pupils.
Sam’s work is clearly research driven, using this insight to inform practical, effective change. She has been a significant asset to us and we have greatly valued her contribution.''
Mr Green Headteacher
Services For Schools
Professional Development
- Trauma-informed teaching strategies – support for all staff
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) best-practice - professional mentoring and coaching. ECT’s. (Early career teachers)
- Inclusive classroom management techniques – Quality First Teaching observations, feedback and next steps
Consultation Services
- School-wide assessments for children with independent SEND specialists (www.sendandco.uk)
- Implementation of policies and practices for SEND and disadvantaged pupils – considering Ofsted expectations and the new SEND guidance
- Support to focus on inclusive practice in line with the new SEND Guidance implementation
- Development of Individualised Education Plans
- Guidance on the practical use of professional reports as part of the APDR process
EBSA Support
- Identifying and addressing emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA)
- Supporting families and students to work in collaboration with the school to formulate a short term and long term plan
Strategic support for SENCo
- Assistance with preparing for mediation when plans are refused
- Gathering essential paperwork and evidence
- Support to populate the schools setting referral document to accurately reflect the child’s strengths and needs
- Support regarding effective use of SEND budget
- Support for monitoring planning for SEND provision across the school
- Case by case support and discussion/problem solving
Legal Support in Meetings
- Guidance on legal questions and support during meetings with schools regarding OSD, reduced timetables, managed moves, and respite in alternative provision
- Ensuring compliance with legal requirements and best practices
Exclusion Prevention
- Strategies and support to prevent student exclusion
- Development of inclusive policies and practices
- Advice on early intervention and support mechanisms