Constructive Co-Production in SEND

Aimed at colleagues who teach, work with or care for young people with special education needs (SEND), this free event is hosted, in person and online, by the University's Institute of Education and expert external partners.

A person-centred approach sees a child or young person with special educational needs and their family as active partners at the centre of the planning and decision-making that affects them. It is the starting point for constructive co-production: bringing together people from services across education, health and social care to plan and deliver meaningful support in accordance with the aims and aspirations of children/young people with SEND and their families.

The event

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Beginning with the real-world experiences of what does – and does not – work, this event provides an introduction to key partners in the co-production process. During the day, participants will build on understanding co-production and how to enable it in practice in education, social and health care settings spanning from school-age to university years.

We will discuss: 

• Who are some of the key practitioners involved in supporting children and young people with special educational needs, and what do they do? 
• What makes for effective partnership working? 
• How can we ensure children and young people can express their views, and that their aspirations and preferences are reflected in their provision?  

This event is funded by the Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives Fund of the University of Reading. It will also be of interest to students and members of the wider community, such as local teachers, SENCos, educators, parents, carers and young people with SEND, as well as allied professionals who work in partnership with schools.

Reviews from last year’s Co-Production Event:

“This has been a really valuable space especially as training are not accessible due to the cost. This has been helpful, informative and welcoming. Thank you.”

“This has been a really positive experience and draws together so many different people including lived experience which is so often missing.”