An A to Z of what works in SEND leadership

Learning from Leaders of SEND by Hilary R. Evans and Gill Robinson draws on the experiences of more than fifty mainstream and special school leaders. It gives practical, realistic advice on leading inclusion and SEND, including what works and what does not. The book is published by Speechmark, an imprint of Routledge.

The book is arranged A to Z, making it easy to dip into the topic you need, from accountability and behaviour to relationships and resilience. It ends with "Words of Wisdom" from contributing leaders.

Who it is for

• Headteachers and senior leaders in mainstream and special schools.
• SENCos leading SEND provision day to day.
• Aspiring leaders preparing for a SEND or inclusion role.

Written by experienced leaders

Hilary R. Evans has been a headteacher, SENCo, school improvement director, inspector and local authority strategic lead. Gill Robinson OBE is a National Adviser on SEND and inclusion and a former special school headteacher and multi-academy trust chief executive.

Learning from Leaders of SEND is an honest, accessible guide built on real school experience.

• Authors: Hilary R. Evans and Gill Robinson OBE
• Publisher: Speechmark (Routledge)
• Format: Paperback, 180 pages
• Dimensions: 199 x 127 x 15 mm
• Weight: 228g
• Arranged A to Z for quick reference
• ISBN-13: 9781041149668

• Real-world advice. Built on the experiences of more than fifty mainstream and special school leaders.
• Easy to dip into. The A to Z format makes it quick to find guidance on a specific topic.
• Honest about what doesn't work. Shares lessons learned as well as successes.
• Expert authors. Written by a former headteacher and SENCo and a National Adviser on SEND.

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• 1 x paperback book

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• What is Learning from Leaders of SEND?
  It is an A to Z guide to leading SEND and inclusion in schools. It draws on the experiences of more than fifty mainstream and special school leaders to share what works and what does not.
• Who should read Learning from Leaders of SEND?
  The book is written for headteachers, SENCos and other senior leaders, including aspiring leaders. It covers both mainstream and special schools.
• What topics does the book cover?
  Topics are arranged A to Z and include accountability, behaviour, relationships and resilience. The format makes it easy to dip into the area most relevant to your school.
• Who are the authors?
  Hilary R. Evans is an education consultant and former headteacher, SENCo and inspector. Gill Robinson OBE is a National Adviser on SEND and inclusion and a former special school headteacher.
• Is it useful for special schools as well as mainstream?
  Yes, the book draws on leaders from both mainstream and special schools. Its advice applies to SEND leadership in either setting.
• What format is Learning from Leaders of SEND?
  It is a 180-page paperback published by Speechmark. It measures 199 x 127 x 15 mm, weighs 228g and has the ISBN 9781041149668.