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SEND support and training for schools

Practical support for schools that want clear SEND guidance, staff training and a confident approach to supporting children and young people.

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CPD, supervision, audits and strategy days are all priced up front. See the full price list.

Publishing an inclusion strategy by 31 December 2026? There is a guide to what it has to cover.

Not ready to commission anything? There are free SEND guides for schools and SENDCos, written from the job rather than about it.

Experience

Claire Andrews, NASENCo, NPQH

Claire brings over 25 years of experience in education, including SENDCo and senior leadership experience. Her support is grounded in real school context and practical delivery.

Member of nasen, the professional association for SEND and inclusion.

Who this is for

Support for settings that want practical SEND progress

For schools and leaders who want support that is clear, manageable and grounded in day-to-day education.

  • SENDCos
  • Headteachers and school leaders
  • Mainstream schools
  • Settings that want practical SEND support or staff training
  • Qualified SENDCo (NASENCo)
  • NPQH qualified, with whole-school leadership experience
  • Experience supporting children, families and schools
  • Practical, clear approach grounded in education
  • Enhanced DBS checked and registered with the DBS Update Service

Ways Claire can support schools

Clear support options for your setting

Choose practical support that matches your setting's priorities, with clear next steps and advice that works in real school settings.

  • Start here

    A free 30 minute call to work out the most useful next step, or a paid 60 minute call for advice you can act on.

  • CPD for your staff

    Short, focused CPD on a single SEND theme, from 60 minutes through to a full day.

  • CPD implementation support

    Follow-up support after a CPD session, from a single check-in through to a package that runs across a term.

  • Support for your SENDCo

    Reflective supervision or goal led mentoring for the person doing the SENDCo job, as single sessions or a termly block.

  • SENDCo group and network mentoring

    For trusts, federations or a group of local SENDCos sharing the cost. Up to four SENDCos per group.

  • Whole School Review

    The Health Check tells you where you are. The Strategy Day works out what you do about it.

  • Inclusion Strategy Support

    Support ahead of the 31 December 2026 publication deadline, from a clarity call through to a full implementation package.

  • EHCP, review and resolution support

    Plan reviews, annual review preparation, consultation responses, and support through mediation or tribunal.

  • SEMH support for children

    For individual children where social, emotional and mental health needs are driving what you are seeing in school.

  • SEMH support for staff

    Coaching, mentoring and case consultation for individual staff strengthening their SEMH practice.

  • SEMH support for staff groups

    Group sessions and workshops building a shared approach to behaviour, regulation and relational practice.

Full details of every service, including what is included and what it costs, are on the pricing page.

Specialist strength

SEMH and behaviour support

Claire also supports schools with practical SEMH and behaviour approaches, from emotional regulation to clearer provision and outcomes.

  • Emotional regulation and co-regulation
  • De-escalation approaches
  • Writing clearer SEMH provision and outcomes
  • Practical strategies for complex pupils
  • Strengthening whole-school confidence around SEMH needs

All packages include

Support designed to be useful

Every package is focused on clear next steps and support your team can use straight away.

  • Written action points and practical next steps
  • Templates or resources where relevant
  • Follow-up email support for 7 days
  • Support shaped around the needs of the setting

Full prices for every session type are on the school price list.

How it works

A simple 3-step process

The process is straightforward so your setting can get support quickly and clearly.

    01

    Start with an enquiry

    Share a short overview of your setting and the support you are looking for.

    02

    Discuss your setting and needs

    Claire will talk through your priorities and agree the most useful starting point.

    03

    Receive practical support or training tailored to your school

    You receive practical support or training shaped around your school context.

Start with a Clarity Call

A short conversation to discuss your setting, priorities and the most useful starting point.

Start with a Clarity Call