The 2026 SENCo, navigating changing tides — Kelly Nash

Breakout Session: 2

9 Jul

Kelly's input will be routed in changing practice in Maiden Erlegh Trust:

Acknowledging we are in a time of change so identifying the tools we have to approach this positively/joyously/be solution focused
Considering the impact of 'problem talk' discourse (publicly and in our staff rooms) and how we can flip the narrative...
How a focus on getting right the culture and mindset, quality of education and being part of system solutions will be strong foundations to withstand any changes thrown our way
About the speaker
Kelly is responsible for ensuring that all schools within the Trust offer high-quality SEND provision. Supporting schools to offer highly ambitious learning and wider opportunities for SEND learners so they become resilient and independent individuals who achieve their best potential and transition effectively.

Kelly has been a primary school Senior Leader and SENCo and more recently worked for RBWM as the Area SENCo. She has experience of building a SENCo community of practice with inclusion, collaboration and consistency at the center and developing systems and resources to support the SENCos' work. Kelly has conducted school-based and MAT wide SEND reviews as well as quality assurance of resource bases, AP and outreach providers.

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