Blogs by OnLineTraining
From lone SENCO to whole-school SEND: a practical guide for 2026
Author Maria Buttuller
Date 2nd Jun 2026
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From lone SENCO to whole-school SEND: a practical guide for 2026. How the new reforms make distributed SEND expertise achievable, and what to start this term.
The SEND White Paper Is Here. What SENCOs Actually Need to Know.
Author Maria Buttuller
Date 24th Feb 2026
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The government's long-awaited SEND White Paper, Every Child Achieving and Thriving, promises generational reform — but what does it actually mean for the SENCOs who'll be expected to deliver it? Here, we cut through the noise to look at what's genuinely being proposed, what remains uncertain, and what's worth acting on now.
How Growth Mindset Builds Everyday Resilience: Your Free 5-Step Guide
Author Maria Buttuller
Date 13th Feb 2026
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"I'm not good at maths" "I can't do this" I'm rubbish at reading" How many times have you heard a child say something like this? And how many times have you wondered how to help them see t...
STEPS whole-school training - your questions answered
Author Maria Buttuller
Date 8th Jan 2026
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Exploring STEPS for your school? SENCOs, headteachers, and school leaders across the UK ask us great questions about STEPS every day. Here are the honest answers to what you want to know most - from h...
The Scaffolding Trap Every SENCO Knows
Author Maria Buttuller
Date 17th Nov 2025
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One student's still using the same writing frame from September - and it's working, so should you remove it? Another student struggled when support was withdrawn, so you put it back. A third is flying...
A SENCO's Guide to Consistent Whole-School SEND Responses
Author Maria Buttuller
Date 6th Nov 2025
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Quick Links... Key Takeaways Strategy 1: Getting Everyone Speaking the Same Language - The CAPS 3-Level Behaviour Support System How the Levels Work for Students and Staff The 10-Minute St...