SENDCO Solutions –

Empowering Excellence in Education for Every Child

Expert SEN Support Tailored to Your School’s Unique Needs

At SENDCO Solutions, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. That’s why we offer expert, personalised SEN support designed to meet the unique challenges and opportunities of your educational setting. With a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to inclusive education, our team, led by Abigail Hawkins, is dedicated to partnering with you to create a nurturing, effective learning environment for all students. Discover how our tailored approach can transform SEN provision in your school, enhancing outcomes and fostering a culture of success and inclusion.

Abigail Hawkins FCCT - The SENsible SENCO - Expert SEND Consultant

Who are we?

Welcome to SENDCO Solutions, the heart of innovative Special Educational Needs (SEN) support and guidance. Founded by Abigail Hawkins, a seasoned SEN specialist with over 25 years of experience, our mission is to elevate SEN provision across educational settings in the UK. At SENDCO Solutions, we blend expertise with empathy to create customised solutions that address the unique challenges faced by schools, SENCOs, and educators.

Our approach is rooted in a deep understanding of the intricacies of SEN education, combined with a forward-thinking perspective that anticipates the evolving needs of students and teachers alike. From comprehensive SEN reviews to bespoke CPD training and consultancy services, we are dedicated to empowering schools to achieve excellence in SEN provision.

Join us in our journey towards creating inclusive educational environments where every child has the support they need to thrive.

Our Specialised Services

Whole School SEN Review

A comprehensive evaluation designed to identify strengths and areas for improvement in your school’s SEN provision. Tailored recommendations are provided to enhance strategies, practices, and outcomes for all SEN pupils.

CPD Training

Engage in dynamic and informative Continuous Professional Development sessions tailored to the latest SEN strategies and educational advancements. Our CPD training empowers educators with the knowledge and skills to support SEN pupils effectively.

SEN Consultancy

Our expert consultancy service offers personalised guidance and support to schools, SENCOs, and educational professionals. From policy development to individual student strategies, we provide solutions that cater to the specific needs of your educational setting.

SENCO Support

A dedicated service providing SENCOs with the tools, resources, and advice needed to navigate the complexities of SEN coordination. Enhance your practice with our support, from paperwork management to strategic planning.

Partnerships & Collaboration

Collaborate with SENDCO Solutions to innovate and improve SEN products and services. We work with educational companies to develop resources that have a meaningful impact on the SEN community.

Our Success|Stories

Abigail delivered an excellent session on Adaptive teaching. She was able to offer thoughtful and relevant reflections. The session gave our staff the confidence and permission to trust themselves and use the QFT strategies they know are effective.

Jo Dormer

SENCO Cranfield Academy

Abigail’s session was fantastic with lots of opportunity to reflect on the practice in our schools. An engaging and enjoyable delivery that suited staff at levels in school.

Paddy McMahon

HeadTeacher Catholic Federation of Oldham Schools

Abigail was supportive, had a wealth of knowledge and was there to provide us with ideas to make our SEND provision even better. It was done in a way that felt collaborative and helpful.

LCR

SENCO Heston

It was done in a friendly and supportive way and I now have a much clearer idea of what I need to action quickly and what to put on my plans going forward. It was beyond useful!

Debbie Brown

SENCO Loreto College

Insights&Updates

Stay ahead of the curve with the latest insights and updates from the world of special educational needs (SEN). Our curated selection of articles, blogs, and resources is designed to inform, inspire, and ignite discussion among educators, SENCOs, and the broader educational community. Explore our newest contributions below and discover practical tips, innovative strategies, and thoughtful commentary aimed at enhancing your SEN provision and practice. If you’re a SENCO then head over to SENsible SENCO for a whole host of resources, webinars and more!

School Transition and Virtual Coffee Mornings

Transitions and virtual coffee mornings Viral? Well that blew up, didn’t it?  One minute I causally mention virtual coffee mornings as a good solution to the current problem, the next moment everyone, everywhere is asking for information on how to run a coffee...

SEN Transition (from primary to secondary)

SEN Transition from primary to secondary - during covid-19 So, another week has gone by and the wannabe—lockdown continues.  We are no clearer now as to when things might return to relative normality, than we were ten minutes after things were announced 5 weeks...

Dyscalculia CPD

I'm sure Steve Chinn won't mind me saying but I wasn't quite as star struck chatting to him on the phone this week about Dyscalculia...I was still impressed nonetheless.  I contacted him out of the blue and he gave up nearly an hour of his time to talk to me about...

Online Learning and Assistive Technology

Online Learning & Assistive Technology Let’s talk about online learning and assistive technology.  There is a need to define the different types of online learning since whenever we say it at the moment there is an automatic assumption, we mean virtual teaching...

Mental Health, Well-being, Bereavement and Behaviour

Mental health, wellbeing, bereavement and behaviour Introduction I am not an expert in mental health (apart from my own), wellbeing, bereavement or behaviour – actually as a SENCO I know a little bit about a lot, but I don’t think I’d be any good on Mastermind! I...

Data Retention in Schools

Data Retention in Schools– AKA: “Can I keep this SEN file?”   Frequently I see the same questions asked and the same (wrong and unlawful) responses given.  Even when I evidence my answer with the guidance that should be adhered to I find the original...

NQT/SEN Advice

I was asked to write a blog post for Nexus...topic anything!  That was a little bit of a wide range so I decided to write soemthing about being an NQT faced with your first class. You can read the post here....