Where are we and where should we be relating to SEND reforms

Course Overview

During this session I will discuss the current assessment arrangements for children working below national expected standard. I will spend some time looking at the importance of formative assessment for this group of pupils.

This year teacher assessment arrangements were interim and so I will discuss what I think schools will need to be preparing for next year. I will also be looking at the future of P scales.

From 2004 – 2013 Lorraine was the CEO of Nasen and prior to that held a number of teaching posts within mainstream schools in Sandwell, West Midlands.

Lorraine has completed her 25 year teaching career as Head Teacher of two very diverse primary schools. She has been involved in a number of projects with many agencies including the Department for Education (DfE). Lorraine has also been a chair, a keynote speaker and workshop facilitator at many national and international events and conferences as well as a consultant for a number of national organisations.

Since November 2013 Lorraine has worked as an Independent Consultant supporting schools and local authorities to successfully implement the SEND reforms. She is a Governor at Chadsgrove School and is currently the Director of the Chadsgrove Teaching School Alliance. Lorraine was awarded an OBE for services to education in 2009.

Presented by Lorraine Petersen