Strategic SEND Partnership for Multi-Academy Trusts
We work alongside MATs to strengthen SEND provision across all schools through a structured programme of review, training, and ongoing support, delivering consistent, sustainable improvement over time.
Why SEND Improvement Requires a Long-Term Approach
Improving SEND provision across a trust is complex. Variability between schools, differing levels of staff confidence, and increasing demands on SENCOs can make consistent, high-quality provision difficult to achieve.
Short-term interventions often lead to temporary improvements, but without a structured, long-term approach, progress can be difficult to sustain.
Our partnership model is designed to support MATs over time, building capacity, embedding strong practice, and ensuring consistency across all settings.
A Structured Pathway to SEND Excellence
Our work with MATs is built around three core stages:
Review & Evaluate
We begin by developing a clear understanding of current provision across your schools through structured SEND reviews and leadership discussions.
Develop & Train
We deliver targeted training and CPD to build staff confidence, strengthen classroom practice, and support SENCO development.
Sustain & Support
Through ongoing consultancy, mentoring, and access to resources, we support the embedding of improvements and long-term development across the trust.
Multi-Year SEND Partnership Model
We work with MATs over 3–5 years to create meaningful, sustainable change. Each partnership is tailored to the size, structure, and priorities of the trust.
Year 1: Understand & Plan
- Trust-wide SEND review (sample or full coverage)
- Identification of strengths and priorities
- Strategic planning with leadership teams
Year 2–3: Develop & Embed
- Targeted SEND reviews across schools
- Staff training and CPD programmes
- SENCO mentoring and leadership support
- Implementation of consistent approaches
Year 4–5: Sustain & Refine
- Ongoing review and evaluation
- Advanced training and specialist support
- Embedding trust-wide consistency
- Preparing for long-term independence
Depending on the needs of the trust, this work may be structured through annual support packages, trust-wide planning, recorded training resources, or a combination of all three.
What a Partnership Can Include
SEND Reviews (1-day, 2-day, or multi-consultant)
Follow-Up / Implementation Visits
Whole-school and trust-wide training
IRP and specialist SEND support
SENCO mentoring and leadership guidance
Specialist consultancy (as required)
Session recording to create reusable training resources
Access to SENsible SENCO membership and resources
Explore Our Strategic Partnership Pathways
Every trust is at a different stage of SEND development. Some are looking for a structured annual package of support, others need clearer trust-wide planning, and some want to create lasting staff development resources that can be used across schools over time.
Our strategic partnership offer can be shaped in different ways depending on the needs, priorities, and scale of your trust.
Annual Packages
Structured annual SEND support combining reviews, consultancy, training, and follow-up support into a more joined-up programme across the year.
Trust-Wide Planning
Strategic SEND planning for MATs looking to strengthen consistency, set clearer priorities, and build a more coherent approach to provision across schools.
Recorded Training
Recorded SEND training that creates reusable staff development resources to support onboarding, consistency, and ongoing professional learning.
SENsible SENCO Membership
Ongoing SEND support for schools and MATs through webinars, resources, professional development, and practical tools that help sustain improvement over time.
Create Lasting Training Resources
Training sessions can be professionally recorded and delivered as high-quality, reusable resources, allowing staff across the trust to access consistent training over time.
This supports:
- New staff onboarding
- Consistency across schools
- Ongoing professional development
Supported by SENsible SENCO
Our partnership approach is strengthened through access to SENsible SENCO, providing:
- The full QFT (Quality First Teaching) series
- Live and recorded webinars
- Practical tools and resources
- Ongoing support for SENCOs and staff
This ensures that training and development continues beyond individual sessions.
What MATs Can Expect
Through our partnership model, MATs can expect:
- Greater consistency in SEND provision across schools
- Increased staff confidence and capability
- Stronger SENCO leadership
- Clear, actionable improvement plans
- Sustainable, long-term development
Start a Strategic SEND Partnership
If you are looking to strengthen SEND provision across your trust and develop a long-term, sustainable approach, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss your priorities.