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Peer-to-peer support for SENCOs

 

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Southwark Primary SEND Hub 

The Alfred Salter Primary School Hub offers support to all mainstream schools in Southwark and focuses on the inclusion of children with SEND in the mainstream classroom. 

The Hub hosts half termly in-person community events (4.00pm to 6.00pm) for SENCOs and senior leaders to discuss best practice, troubleshoot issues and host external speakers.

  • Thursday 16 October 2025
  • Thursday 4 December 2025
  • Thursday 5 February 2026
  • Thursday 12 March 2026
  • Thursday 25 June 2026

Please register for the next event on the Hub's website.

Hub Lead: Adam Bridle thehub@alfredsalter.com
Hub Local Authority Adviser: Sarah Redman   Sarah.Redman@southwark.gov.uk

 

Southwark Secondary SENCO forum

An opportunity for secondary SENCOs to stay in touch with colleagues and developments in Southwark, feedback to Southwark Council, solve problems and share good practice.

These whole-day training sessions are designed to support inclusive practice and strengthen SEND leadership across our secondary schools.

Led by the Inclusion and SEND Consultant Team in collaboration with the Inclusion and Monitoring Team, each session includes:

  • practical modelling and strategy workshops tailored to secondary settings
  • up-to-date policy guidance and local developments
  • resources and tools to implement in your school
  • ppportunities to share good practice and learn from peers
  • time to network with fellow SENCOs across the borough.

These sessions are a key part of our commitment to building a strong, collaborative SEND community in Southwark’s secondary schools.

The secondary forum meet termly:

  • Friday 14 November 2025
  • Friday 13 February 2026
  • Friday 26 June 2026

You can find out more about the forum and other training and development opportunities in our annual training calendar.  Please contact Mabina.Zinga@southwark.gov.uk to confirm your place.