{"product_id":"the-sen-practitioner-status-skills-and-support","title":"The SEN Practitioner : Status, Skills, and Support","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe SEN Practitioner: Status, Skills, and Support is an edited collection in the nasen spotlight series, edited by Tristan Middleton and published by Routledge. It examines the diverse roles within the SEN workforce, including SENCOs, pastoral leads, nurture practitioners, teaching assistants, and classroom teachers, across mainstream schools, special schools, and alternative provision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book's central argument is that investing in the status, skills, and support of SEN practitioners directly benefits children with additional needs. It includes reflections from neurodivergent professionals themselves, alongside guidance on role development and practitioner support across different educational contexts. Each chapter closes with reflections and takeaways designed to help readers apply the ideas to their own setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor schools\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGives SENCOs, Multi Academy Trusts, and CPD leads a single, structured resource on developing and supporting the SEN workforce across a school or trust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCovers a wide range of roles, from SENCOs and pastoral leads to teaching assistants and nurture practitioners, making it relevant whole-school reading rather than one job title alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChapter-end reflections and takeaways make it practical for staff CPD sessions and role development conversations, not just background reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePublished as part of the nasen spotlight series, aligning with a recognised UK organisation for SEND professional practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor the workplace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAddresses the status, skills, and support of SEN practitioners as employees, relevant to retention, professional development, and workforce planning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes reflections from neurodivergent professionals, giving a genuine practitioner perspective on working within SEN roles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports line managers and CPD leads in having structured conversations about role development and support for SEN staff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUseful for students of education, inclusion, and SEND, as well as those already working in SEN roles and considering career progression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSEN practitioner roles vary widely between schools and settings, and this variation can make it difficult for staff to know what good support and progression should look like. The SEN Practitioner sets out to address that gap directly, bringing together contributions on status, skills, and support so that schools and trusts can think more deliberately about how they develop and retain their SEN workforce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a SENCO, a CPD lead planning staff development, or a practitioner wanting to understand your own role and progression more clearly, The SEN Practitioner is a structured, practice-focused resource worth considering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"nasen spotlight","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57918146085246,"sku":"BK2593","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/6560\/6649\/files\/9781041034452.jpg?v=1787737501","url":"https:\/\/www.thedyslexiashop.co.uk\/products\/the-sen-practitioner-status-skills-and-support","provider":"The Dyslexia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}