Education for all (Inclusion)

Strengthening Support: The SEND Support Advisory Partnership (SSAP)

To further strengthen the support available at the SEND Support stage, a new approach is being introduced: the SEND Support Advisory Partnership (SSAP). SSAP is a multi-agency group that provides advice, resources, and, where appropriate, additional funding to help schools meet pupils’ SEND needs earlier and more effectively. Through SSAP: Referrals to SSAP are made by schools and may also […]

Understanding SEND Support

Children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) have learning difficulties or disabilities that make learning harder for them compared to others of the same age. They may need extra or different help to support their education effectively. How SEND is Identified SEND can be identified in several ways: Early identification and support […]

Ordinarily Available Provision and SEND Support Plans

The Graduated Response supports schools with SEND support and intervention. This helps to ensure that all steps taken are reasonable. Ordinarily Available Provision (OAP) and the Graduated Response Overview Ordinarily Available Provision (OAP) outlines the support and interventions that should be routinely available in all mainstream schools and colleges to meet the needs of young people […]

Online resources to support

The National Autistic Society: national information about autism including specific guides around autism-related strengths and difficulties as well as information for the wider family. www.nas.org.uk; http://www.nassutton.org.uk/ The National Autistic Society’s Autism Helpline has interpretation facilities. This enables them to provide information to families in 150 languages over the phone. Someone has to speak in English at first and give […]

Early Years Newsletters

Summer Term 2025

Twilight sessions delivered to Sutton school

Two twilight sessions were recently delivered to Brookfield Primary School teaching staff by members of the Paving the Way team, with the subject being Support, management and understanding of pupils with ADHD and or traits of ADHD at school Aims of the session: Feedback from school staff It was great to hear lived experiences. Nibby and […]

Practice Spotlight Recognition

Practice Spotlight shines a light on London Children’s Services most innovative and impactive practice that is transforming the lives of children and families. It is this motivation that binds us together and cements our connection to one another and the children, young people and families we serve. More than 100 examples of practice were submitted […]

PostPosted: 16 Apr 2025Posted in HeadlinesTagged Early Intervention, Emotional Intelligence, Family WorkshopsThemes: Education for all (Inclusion), Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)

Paving the Way Easter Workshop

The Paving the Way team welcomed 16 families, and 20+ children to our Easter workshop which focused on understanding emotions. The children had fun creating many arts and crafts that supported their emotional awareness and regulation. Each child took a bag full of goodies home to enjoy and be proud of. We were lucky to […]

Resources

Outdoor Education Advisers Panel The Outdoor Education Advisers Panel (OEAP) provide outdoor learning and outside the classroom guidelines, activities, training and support. DfE guidance ‘Health & Safety on Educational Visits’ Published 26th November 2018 HSE School Trips and Outdoor Learning Activities Tackling the health and safety myths

You said, We did for schools and partners (2024-2025)

‘You said, we did’ (93 Responses). Schools (Up to 17th March 2025) 69 responses – 100% either very satisfied (58/69) or satisfied (11/69) with the service. Partners (Up to 17th March 2025) 24 responses – 100% either very satisfied (23/24) or satisfied (1/24) with the service. This is the second year that we have sent […]