Capita Conferences’ announce details of their Special Educational Needs Conference – 30 Sep 2013

LONDON - May 22, 2013 - PRLog -- Special Educational Needs
Monday 30th September 2013, Central London

Chaired by Lorraine Peterson OBE, Chief Executive Officer, nasen

About the event:

This conference comes as the Government implements the most radical changes to Special Educational Needs support in England for over 30 years.

With implications on practice proposed by the Children and Families Bill and the impending new draft SEN code of practice and funding reforms, this event provides an opportunity for SEN professionals to come together and plan for the challenges ahead.

Ofsted, the FLSE and best-practice education establishments will cover key topics such as shifting to greater parental involvement, implementing personal budgets and Education, Health and Care Plans, to ensure that pupils with SEN get the support needed.

Speakers include:

·         Keynote: Charlie Henry HMI, National Lead for Disability and Special Educational Needs, Ofsted

·         Malcolm Reeve, Chair, Federation for Leaders in Special Education (FLSE)

·         Professor Sonia Blandford, Chief Executive, Achievement for All

·         Jess Haslam, Head of SEN, York City Council

·         David Bateson OBE, Executive Principal, Ash Field Academy and Vice Chair, FLSE

·         David Boyle, Principal, Dunraven School

·         Rob Bates, Head of School, City College Norwich

·         John Drew, SENCO, Sydenham School

For more information:

Visit: http://www.capitaconferences.co.uk/public-sector-conferences/education/full-conferences/article/special-educational-needs-conference-2.html?code=SMMK

Download the brochure: http://www.capitaconferences.co.uk/pdfgen.html?filename=SEN_September_13.pdf&code=SMMK

Or contact: Naomi Wood – naomi.wood@capita.co.uk