Skills to Support Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND)

Plymouth Institute of Education supporting professional development for SEND across the South West

Plymouth Institute of Education has a strong record of expertise in special educational needs and/or disability (SEND) and inclusion. Our aim is to grow relationships with educational settings and stakeholders across the South West. We wish to work in collaboration with schools and the Local Authorities to continue to be a leader in SEND and inclusion research that supports outstanding practice in schools.

In response to the Plymouth Local Area improvement plan, Plymouth Institute of Education is committed to providing opportunities for knowledge exchange and research-informed continuous professional development with a commitment to high quality SEND support for all.

'Skills for SEND' workshops

Workshops will be held by Plymouth Institute of Education to share current research-informed, evidence-based practice. Workshops will cover key themes including child voice and child-centered planning, reducing exclusion rates, early identification, adaptive teaching and working in partnership with alternative settings. Sessions will be specifically beneficial for teaching assistants, teachers, SENCOs and school leaders. Events are intended to be used as starting points for reflective discussion, to complement continuous professional development for supporting SEND provision across the Southwest.

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Annual Equality Diversity and Inclusion Conference

The annual Equality Diversity and Inclusion Conference at University of Plymouth returned in January 2024 with two keynote speakers and a range of specific workshops across the day as well as a panel of professionals. Themes included the process and writing of education, health and care plans, child voice and child-centered planning, reducing exclusion rates, early identification, adaptive teaching and working in partnership with alternative settings.

Research with Plymouth Institute of Education

Research in Plymouth Institute of Education (PIOE) is both excellent and highly distinctive, with its lifelong and life-wide approach; foregrounding the vital role learning plays in society and culture. Our researchers explore how and why people learn at every stage of life, from babies to the very old. We have strong research links and networks across the world and a wide range of externally funded national and international research projects.

Find out more about education research at Plymouth