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SENd SERVICES

ASPIRE

Fostering Inclusive Growth and Empowering Unique Journeys for Individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

'A person- centred approach to: preparation for adulthood planning for children and young people with send'

Interactive Mentoring Programme designed specifically with the needs of CYP with SEND in mind

(both SEN Support and CYP with an EHCP)

Can be delivered to CYP by our specialist SEND Aspire Mentors, or by school staff who have undertaken the Aspire SEND Training

Planning can evolve/flex around the changing needs of the individual, year-by-year, and in line with the preparation for adulthood process

Provides a bespoke Toolkit for professionals- based around clear, visually engaging, and simple to use card packs that helps capture the voice of young people

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What is the Aspire SEND Training Package?

Our Aspire SEND Training Package allows individuals to deliver our Aspire SEND Programme to CYP. This Package includes:

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  • 1/2 a day of Aspire SEND Training, on how to utilise our resources effectively.

  • 1/2 a day of Skills Training, which involves: effective mentoring, an introduction to holding impactful conversations; capturing the voice of the child; rapport-building; developing a growth mindset; restorative approaches.

  • 1/2 a day of Follow-Up involving a reflection and review session.

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How does it prepare CYP for Adulthood Planning?

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  1. Matches Individual's Needs and Levels of  Understanding; relating to their SEND.

  2. Is relevant to the stage the CYP is at in their academic learning pathway: Year 9, 10 and 11.

  3. Is relevant to the stage in their social and emotional development- who and what will become more important to them as they grow and develop.

  4. Is aligned to Gatsby Benchmarks.

  5. Is sensitive to emerging levels of self-knowledge and identity and how these may relate to friendships, interest, activities, and community.

  6. Enables CYP to know about the new opportunities and options becoming available to them as they get older.

  7. Is aligned to the Preparation for Adulthood (PFA) Transition Process.

UNDERSTANDING CHANGE

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  • Plot my skills and competence against my interests and ambitions.

  • Recognise my super-strengths and skills for development.

  • Celebrate my strengths and who I am as an individual.

  • Recognise the skills I need in everyday life.

  • Use of avatar and communication symbols to assist my understanding.

  • Recognise, and manage my emotions.

  • Explore how emotions can affect my communication with others - and how I can communicate more effectively for better outcomes.

  • Learn what can I do to help manage my own stress and anxiety.

  • Explore activities that could help me to relax and unwind.

WHAT YOUNG PEOPLE ARE SAYING

"i feel confident because i have planned what i am going to do"
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