Guidance

SEND training for schools: supporting every child to achieve and thrive

Training materials to help teachers and teaching assistants improve learning outcomes for all children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 24 September 2026

Applies to England

Documents

Supporting every child to achieve and thrive: facilitator guidance

MS Word Document, 274 KB

Supporting every child to achieve and thrive: slide deck

MS PowerPoint Presentation, 1.45 MB

Details

These materials are designed for in-house training sessions for teaching staff and teaching assistants in mainstream primary and secondary schools.

Aims of the session:

• to understand the context for the SEND reforms
• to introduce what is meant by inclusion

The materials can be used in conjunction with the full package of SEND and inclusion training for schools.

Published 24 September 2026