SEND Hub North West

🌱An effective inclusion strategy doesn’t start with a template. It starts with understanding.

💡In our latest blog, we explore why meaningful inclusion begins with listening, evidence and a deeper understanding of need.

📖 Read the blog: School Inclusion Strategy: Start with Understanding - https://www.sendhubnw.co.uk/post/school-inclusion-strategy-start-with-understanding

☀️ SENDCos, if you’re enjoying a well-earned summer break, save this post and come back to it when you’re thinking about inclusion priorities for the new academic year.

💚 We love receiving feedback from the schools and professionals we support.

Knowing that our guidance, responsiveness and partnership make a difference is exactly why we do what we do.

🫶🏻Thank you for your kind words and for trusting SEND Hub North West to support your team. We are proud to work alongside schools to help achieve the best outcomes for children and young people. 💚

🌱 Families - IPSEA's quick guides offer clear definitions and descriptions of key terms, covering essential special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) topics like EHC plans, mediation, and legal duties.

Quick guides We know that the system for supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can be complex to navigate.  Our 'quick guides' reference tool is here to provide you with simple definitions and descriptions of some of the key terms you might come acr...

🌱 A reminder for every SENCo: your value isn’t measured by how much you carry alone. Save this post for the days when the to-do list feels endless. 💜 Follow along for SEND insights, advice & support.

📚 SENDCos – not sure what to read this summer?

Following the success of nasen LIVE 2026, nasen is offering a free e-book, Inclusive Practices for Times of Change, packed with practical ideas, case studies and guidance to support inclusive practice. The resource brings together insights from leading experts to help professionals respond to current challenges in SEND provision. 

Whether you’re planning for September, reviewing provision or looking for fresh inspiration, this is well worth adding to your summer reading list.

👉 Download your free copy here: https://ow.ly/Xx7r50Zl4hQ

🌱Effective SEND provision starts long before a child walks through the door.

The most successful transitions don’t happen by chance. They’re built through strong relationships, early conversations and thoughtful planning between schools, families and early years settings.

Effective transition support is about understanding each child’s strengths and needs, supporting families and ensuring the right provision is in place from day one.

🌟 Planning for September? We’re here to help. Get in touch to find out more about our Early Years Transition Support Package.

🌱As the academic year draws to a close, we’re delighted to share our July Newsletter, packed with updates, plans for September, and summer highlights. 👉 https://www.sendhubnw.co.uk/so/5ePzlbaBs?languageTag=en

📢 NEW for September: Specialist SEND Leadership & Capacity Support

Schools are facing increasing demands on SEND provision, leadership capacity and statutory responsibilities.

To support schools, SEND Hub North West is now offering flexible SEND Leadership & SENDCo Capacity Support, delivered by experienced Specialist SENDCos.

Whether you're managing a SENDCo absence, supporting a new SENDCo, responding to growing demand, or looking to strengthen inclusive practice, we can work alongside your team to provide both practical and strategic support.

✅ SENDCo capacity support & interim SEND leadership
✅ EHCP coordination & Annual Reviews
✅ Compliance & statutory requirements
✅ Staff coaching & guidance
✅ Quality assurance of SEND provision
✅ SEND action planning & inclusion strategy development.

Unlike traditional cover arrangements, our aim is not only to provide immediate capacity, but to strengthen systems, develop staff confidence and build sustainable provision for the longer term.

📍 Available across Lancashire and surrounding areas.

📅 Ad hoc days or half-termly support packages available from September
If you'd like to discuss how this could support your school, please get in touch.

Email; [email protected]