Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

Supporting education through SEND training

Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is one of the most pressing issues for the UK education system. Year on year, the number of pupils requiring SEND support has been rising and providing the right support is crucial in tackling the SEND crisis. Having qualified and trained staff within schools is key to ensuring that each pupil receives the appropriate care and education. LMP offers a range of SEND training programmes and short courses to support schools, parents and local authorities.

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FUNDED TRAINING PROGRAMMES

LMP Education offers several pathways for teaching assistants and support staff looking to specialise in supporting pupils with Special Education Needs Disabilities (SEND). These funded training programmes provide the knowledge, skills, and behaviours to support SEND pupils by having a direct, positive impact on a child’s learning and development.

Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

Level 3 Certificate

Teaching Assistant SEND Pathway Apprenticeship

Level 4

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Course SEND Pathway

Level 5 Certificate

Specialist teaching assistant apprenticeship

FREE SEND Courses

LMP Education delivers a number of free short online SEND courses to help school staff and parents learn the specialise skills and knowledge to support individuals with SEND needs. Gain an accredited qualification recognised by employers and in education. Discover how to create inclusive environments, develop tailored strategies, and effectively address the unique challenges faced by people with SEND needs.

Level 2 Certificate

Understanding Autism Level 2

Level 3 Certificate

Understanding Autism Level 3

Level 2 Certificate

Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties

Level 2 Certificate

Special Education Needs and Disabilities

Supporting Alternative Provision

LMP Action offers a range of Alternative Provision solutions to support learners who have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream schools. Our alternative provision encompasses inclusion, restoration and self-awareness practices. We are experienced in delivering support to young people to help them reintegrate into mainstream education by using restorative practices, specialist programmes, vocational qualifications, and core subject learning, where attending mainstream education is not suitable.

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Support staff essential to tackling the SEND crisis

With the SEND crisis in the UK growing, there are many questions on everyone’s minds as to how to resolve it. This article by LMP Education discusses the main blockers in resolving the SEND crisis and how can the education system work together to address them. Click the link below to read the article.

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ADHD – The rise that’s affecting your classroom

According to ADHD UK there are 2.6 million people in the UK with ADHD. Out of those over 700,000 are children. These numbers are steadily rising alongside the rise in SEND pupils in UK schools. This rise highlights the need for adequate support for ADHD and similar neurodiverse diagnoses in order to help neurodivergent pupils and pupils with SEN. How can teachers and schools better support their pupils? This article will discuss how to be inclusive and create an environment where every learner can thrive.

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Don’t forget the levy pot as SEND pressures increase

Many schools are missing out on potential funding to support their SEND provision through the apprenticeship levy. Jamie McVey of LMP on why apprenticeship levy funding could have a transformative impact on the recruitment and training of TAs as SEND pressures increase.

Levy funding

Are you interested in LMP’s SEND support?

If you would like to discuss further how LMP can support your organisation through specialised SEND support through training current staff or recruiting new talent, book a discovery call through the link below.

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