The SEND governor / trustee plays a vital role in ensuring children with SEND receive the support they need. This seminar explores the role of SEND governors and trustees and how SENCOs, school leaders, staff, and families can work in partnership to improve provision, resources, and outcomes, ensuring every child gets the best possible education.

By the end of this session you should be able to:

• Understand the role of SEND governance – Gain insight into how the governing board and SEND link governor/trustee contribute to effective SEND provision and strategic decision-making.
• Strengthen collaborative relationships – Explore how SENCOs, school leaders, support staff, and families can work together to improve support for pupils with SEND.
• Improve outcomes for pupils – Learn strategies for managing governance relationships effectively to ensure SEND provision meets pupils’ needs and drives positive change.

By the end of this session you should be able to:

• Understand the role of SEND governance – Gain insight into how the governing board and SEND link governor/trustee contribute to effective SEND provision and strategic decision-making.
• Strengthen collaborative relationships – Explore how SENCOs, school leaders, support staff, and families can work together to improve support for pupils with SEND.
• Improve outcomes for pupils – Learn strategies for managing governance relationships effectively to ensure SEND provision meets pupils’ needs and drives positive change