with Sarah Johnson, President PRUsAP
This session looks closely at the SEND and Alternative Provision green paper and the implications for Alternative Provision.
Aims:
Have an understanding of how Alternative Provision may fit into a continuum of provision. You will deepen your understanding of what the green paper means for Alternative Provision and how realistic are its aims and the potential unintended consequences.
Facilitator Profile:
Sarah Johnson is the author of the book ‘Behaving Together: A teacher’s guide to nurturing behaviour’. Sarah is a teacher and senior leader that has worked in a range of settings including both primary and secondary of psychiatric in-patient services, pupil referral units, hospitals, and specialist resource provisions for children with speech, communication and language needs. Sarah has worked in the education sector for nearly twenty years and currently enjoys roles such as member of the DfE Alternative Provision stakeholder group, President of the national organisation PRUsAP, Head of Behaviour and Inclusion and School Improvement Partner.