Emma Dibden

Assessment Specialist: SEND & Well-being @GL_Assessment. Former SENDCo 🇬🇧 & 🇦🇪. 20+ yrs in schools. Authentic leader. Committed to growth - my own & others.

[Emma Dibden @EmmaDibden]

If you’ve got questions about #SLCN - join our #SEND Searchlights next week. With growing numbers of learners identified w speech, language & communication as their primary need, this impacts every classroom. Find out how you can adapt UDL to create lang rich opportunities.

[GL Assessment @GL_Assessment]

Our next #GLSENDSearchlights webinar is on 11 February, with guest Beth Morrant, speech and language specialist. She and Polly Marsh, @EmmaDibden and Debbie Baird will be defining #SEMH and #SLCN and answering your questions. #SEND

Sign up now: https://t.co/tVCcp90ZJi

[GL Assessment @GL_Assessment]

If you missed January’s #GLSENDSearchlights webinar, which focused on #dyslexia, you can now watch on catch-up on our new #SEND Searchlights page. While you’re there, why not explore our other 30 minute episodes, all in one place? https://t.co/zcNbCKwKiE

[GL Education @GL_Education]

How can data transform SEND planning? Schools are using data to identify gaps, inform interventions, and support every learner. Check out this blog by @EmmaDibden on practical tips and real-life examples! Read more: https://t.co/qxWZ5t7Sau

[Emma Dibden @EmmaDibden]

‘Admidst all of the challenges of delivering really great SEND provision… leadership is one thing within our control that we can do something about.’ @DavidBartram_

Hear more from David & @berna_bouwer as they discuss intentional #leadership for #SEND https://t.co/wY8tuR6PDs

[Emma Dibden @EmmaDibden]

#SEND Searchlights now has a dedicated site that offers a library of all past & future episodes.
We’ve previously covered topics incl #EAL, #dyslexia & #inclusiveeducation.
Join us on 11.2.25 for our discussion on #SLCN
Stop by the site https://t.co/TQ9oYp4nCk
@GL_Assessment

[Evaluate My School @EvaluateSchool]

Register now for this informative webinar from leading SEND consultant and author @NataliePacker, on 'Developing and evaluating effective resourced provision / SEN units within mainstream schools'.

Book your free place here: https://t.co/lQQOggTMKo

[Emma Dibden @EmmaDibden]

Last week I spoke with @DavidBartram_ & @berna_bouwer about SEND leadership - both advocated for intentional decision making.
We made reference to the excellent ‘Beyond Boundaries’ written by David & @NataliePacker - be sure to have a listen & share!
#SEND @EvaluateSchool

[GL Assessment @GL_Assessment]

In our new #EducationJoiningTheDots podcast, @EmmaDibden is joined by @DavidBartram_ OBE and Berna Bouwer. They explain what ‘intentional #SEND leadership’ means and share their expertise from both the UK and the UAE. Inspiring stuff!

Listen now 🎙️ 👇 https://t.co/dqHfqeTBKL

[Emma Dibden @EmmaDibden]

One of our previous #GLSENDSearchlights episodes focused on our learning from research presented at last summer’s international conference from BDA. We’re picking up this #dyslexia conversation again on Tuesday with @drhelenross so be sure to register via the link below. #SEND

[GL Assessment @GL_Assessment]

In our last #GLSENDSearchlights webinar, Polly Marsh and @EmmaDibden looked back at a year of the series, the topics, the tips, and reflections from listeners. It’s a great watch! And put 14 January in your calendars to join us for the first of 2025. https://t.co/Oc02k2Z3r3

[GL Assessment @GL_Assessment]

In our last #GLSENDSearchlights webinar, Polly Marsh and @EmmaDibden looked back at a year of the series, the topics, the tips, and reflections from listeners. It’s a great watch! And put 14 January in your calendars to join us for the first of 2025. https://t.co/Oc02k2Z3r3

[Emma Dibden @EmmaDibden]

Loving the buzz in the room at the @GreenwoodAcad SENDCo Conference. Great to be amongst a group of people focused on understanding and meeting the needs of their learners. #ShowcaseSEND #WeAreGAT @GL_Assessment

[GL Assessment @GL_Assessment]

“With information provided by EMS and GL, I could identify priority areas where we needed to pool resources and make sure we were working collectively – with a Trust focus.”

Read @simontanner_SEN’s account of improving #SEND strategy at @EducationEACT https://t.co/FrkgvzY6Nj

[Emma Dibden @EmmaDibden]

If you’re leading #SEND & looking at how best to build strong & consistent systems, particularly for supporting the identification of needs, then be sure to read our most recent case study where @simontanner_SEN shares his experience using @GL_Assessment & @EvaluateSchool

[GL Assessment @GL_Assessment]

In our new case study, Simon Tanner, National Director of SEND at E-ACT, explains how our assessments and the @EvaluateSchool #SEND evaluation platform are helping the Trust to put robust systems in place. @simontanner_SEN @EducationEACT

Read it now: https://t.co/FrkgvzY6Nj

[Emma Dibden @EmmaDibden]

‘A determination to identify & understand children who were ‘managing but not thriving’ in primary’ was the driver for @BaileyDebi & her colleagues at NEAT. They’ve worked with resources in school & the community to ready learners for the transition to secondary. Find out how…

[GL Assessment @GL_Assessment]

In this new case study, CEO @BaileyDebi of NEAT Academy Trust explains how their ‘Windscreen’ was developed to help identify barriers to learning. With primary pupils still flying ‘under the radar’, they enlisted the help of #PASS @NEATschools

Read more: https://t.co/A8sE8qBl8I

[Georgina Durrant @senresourceblog]

Who should I follow for SEND in secondary? (Bonus points for secondaries/ specialist settings in NW that are doing brilliant things for their learners with SEND, who might let me visit next term)

[EEF @EducEndowFoundn]

📣Calling local authorities, academy trusts leaders and groups of nurseries and colleges in England! We need your help! 

Complete a survey to help us see how we can work together to encourage more schools and settings to take part in research projects: https://t.co/Xg3bIbVSPn

[Emma Dibden @EmmaDibden]

Privileged to have shared an audience with @simontanner_SEN as we discussed the link between provision mapping & pupil progress. We explored the role that assessment might play and the features to consider for strategic oversight. #SEND @WholeEducation #IfNotUsWho @GL_Assessment

[Emma Dibden @EmmaDibden]

A powerful session fr @SimonKnight100 reminding us that a diagnosis shouldn’t define who a learner is & what they need… Unlike Procrustean’s bed we should be adjusting our practice not trying to force a fit for our learners or making assumptions. @WholeEducation #SENDConference

[Emma Dibden @EmmaDibden]

@ModernCassie explores ‘The Fundamentals’ of behaviour, curriculum, attendance & culture. What’s within our power to influence? Where can we impact whole school approaches rather than building around specific groups of learners? #SEND #Leadership @WholeEducation #Ifnotuswho

[Emma Dibden @EmmaDibden]

Tapping into a rich vein of strategic thinking for SEND - my hope for today’s #SENDConference. A really great start learning from the work of 40 MAT #SEND leaders through @DavidBartram_
#Ifnotuswho @GL_Assessment

[𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗇𝗂𝖼 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗂𝗇𝗀® @bionicreading]

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For Windows and Mac
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