Blogs by OnLineTraining
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.
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 Another student struggled when support was withdrawn, so you put it back.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...
SEND Budget Crisis: Cost-Effective Solutions for Schools Facing Financial Constraints
Author Maria Buttuller
Date 13th Oct 2025
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Quick Links... Navigating the Financial Storm While Advocating for Your Pupils Understanding the Financial Context: Where Does the Money Go? The Hidden Costs of External Reliance: Beyond the...
From One-Word Answers to Rich Insights: Capturing Authentic Student Voice
Author Maria Buttuller
Date 17th Sep 2025
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Quick Links... Key Takeaways Evidence Foundation Strategy 1: The 3-Minute Setup That Builds Psychological Safety Creating Emotional Safety Through Physical Environment Immediate Environm...
Building Independence, Not Dependency: Your Whole-School TA Scaffolding Framework
Author Maria Buttuller
Date 29th Aug 2025
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Quick Links... Key Takeaways Evidence-Based Foundations for Whole-School Change Strategy 1: Implementing the EEF Scaffolding Framework Across Your TA Team Strategy 2: SEND-Specific Scaffol...