The Day of SEND 2025 is Coming!
Mark your calendars for Friday, 21st March, as we bring you an unmissable full day of SEND learning, exclusive to Sunshine Academy subscribers!
This is your chance to dive deep into every SEND topic you need to know. Our expert team will be delivering a full day of training designed to take you from feeling confused to confident.
What’s in store?
8 expert-led sessions packed with invaluable insights
Flexible learning – attend all sessions or pick the ones that matter most to you
Actionable strategies to support children and young people with SEND
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain essential knowledge from leading SEND specialists – all in one day!
🕤 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM | SEND and Schools
Join Education Consultant Lindsay Galley and Advocate Emily Fairbrother, both former teachers, for a deep dive into SEND in schools. Whether you're new to the SEND system or need a refresher, this session covers:
1) What effective SEND support looks like
2) The role of Quality First Teaching
3) What parents should expect from schools
4) How to gather evidence for an EHC Needs Assessment
5) Planning for a positive annual review once you have an EHCP
🕦 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | Helping SEND Children Learn Vocabulary at Home
Sunshine Advocate Gabby Gregory, a former teacher, will guide you through fun, interactive games and learning strategies to help your child build their vocabulary at home.
🕧 12:45 PM – 2:15 PM | Legal Procedures in SEND
Sunshine Legal Advisor Jessica Ward shares her expertise in education law, covering:
1) The EHCP process – key timelines & what to expect
2) Your legal rights as a parent
3) Pre-Action Protocol Letters & Judicial Review – what they mean and when to use them
🕝 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM | Social Care and SEND
Advocate Nicole Wright provides a clear breakdown of the social care process, including:
1) Understanding social care acronyms
2) How to navigate the system proactively and assertively
3) Key insights for parents working with social care
🕓 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM | Right to Choose Process
Following our Facebook Live on 4th March, Advocate Nicola Darby will go deeper into the Right to Choose process.
🕔 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM | EHCPs: Ten Vital Tips
Head of Advocacy Kelly Jarvis shares 10 essential EHCP insights that could transform your understanding in just one hour!
🕡 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM | Q&A with Kelly Jarvis
Kelly is highly sought-after and only takes on a limited number of clients – but in this exclusive session, she’ll be answering your questions live on SEND topics.
🕣 7:45 PM – 8:30 PM | Is My EHC Plan Any Good?
We wrap up the day with Kelly Jarvis breaking down common pitfalls in EHCPs, specifically Sections B & F. Learn how to spot red flags and strengthen your plan.