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• The basics of the new Code, the basic legal requirements of governors and schools. It explains what an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHC plan) is, the idea of personal budgets and highlights the key differences between the old and new Code of Practice. 
• Parental Engagement - requirements from the Code, evidence of importance, strategies, key working, systems and processes, legal obligations around co production and publication of policies. It will help governors to consider how they can support and challenge their schools to move towards a model of greater integration of parental engagement in the work they do for children with SEN, and perhaps with all children. 
• The cultural change required in the way schools approach the provision for pupils with SEN. It looks at the role of the SENCo, the governor with responsibility for monitoring SEND and how the governors might work to form a vision for the school which incorporates the expectation that the school meets the needs of all pupils and ensures the best possible outcomes for them.

Trainer Biography - Kathy Ewers, Education Adviser (Teaching & Learning)

With a background in English subject leadership and special needs, Kathy specialises in phonics, spelling and reading offering a range of CPD courses in these areas along with bespoke support for schools. She is an accredited trainer for a number of interventions including FFT Wave 3 Literacy, Write Away Together,Talking Partners and Inference Training. Kathy is also an experienced moderator and a Basic Skills Quality Mark assessor.

• increase their understanding and awareness of the SEND Code of Practice
• understand the role of governors in helping schools fulfil their responsibilities
• have explored the schools' statutory responsibilities regarding informing and engaging with parents
• understand how the school's vision helps to shape SEN provision