Can you show progress from starting point for your pupils?
Ofsted is clear that progress for pupils with SEND must now be understood from their starting points – not just in terms of attainment labels like “below” or “working towards”, but in terms of what pupils knew before, what they know now, and what they are learning next!
Dale Pickles, our Managing Director, is hosting a practical webinar that cuts through the confusion around “progress from starting point” for pupils with SEND. He explores why vague descriptors and end-point judgements fail to show progress, impact, or effective provision – and what inspectors really want to see instead.
Schools are expected to clearly show how pupils build knowledge and skills over time, how gaps are identified and closed, and how teaching and support are adapted through a meaningful Assess-Plan-Do-Review cycle.
Want to know how? Watch the recording of our FREE webinar broadcast on Tuesday 3rd March, 4pm
watch webinarThis session focuses specifically on primary-aged pupils, practical examples, and how to align assessment, provision and inspection conversations without increasing workload.
Using Connecting Steps assessment software and the Primary Steps framework, Dale shows how schools can:
- clearly identify pupils’ starting points
- capture the small steps that matter
- identify next steps and gaps in learning
- evidence the impact of what has been put in place
- demonstrate progress across the curriculum, not just in reading, writing and maths
Who is this webinar for?
– SENCOs and SEND leaders –
– Senior leaders and governors –
– Class teachers supporting pupils working below Age Related Expectations –
– Schools preparing for inspection or strengthening their SEND practice –
Why attend?
Leave with a clearer understanding of how to show progress from starting point
Gain confidence in talking about progress
See how to use assessment to support better outcomes for pupils with SEND – not label them!
