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*This resource has been tested for appropriateness in the classroom and scrutinised for safeguarding and cybersecurity issues. However, please do carry out any due diligence processes required by your own institution before using or recommending it to others.
Experimental
*This is an example of a resource that is under development and may not have been fully vetted for security, safety or ethics.  Please carry out your own safeguarding and cybersecurity due diligence before using it with students or recommending it to others.

SEND Hands-on Series Report & Guidance March 2025

Primary
Pupil Referral Unit
Secondary
Sixth Form
Specialist
SEND
Leadership & Implementation
Key Stage 1
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Key Stage 3
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Practitioners Panel
Chris Goodall and Richard Beeson

This guidance is the collation of information gathered from the third 'Hands-on' series event, the second of the 2024/25 academic year, with a focus on SEND, held in March 2025. The event provided educators with the opportunity to interact with an AI specialist and fellow educators, to broaden their understanding of AI's role in education and produce actionable advice and practical support tailored to the unique needs of SEND professionals.

The event was designed to ensure that like-minded educators could have time and space to share experiences to collectively enhance the SEND community through the provision of resources that could be taken back into their settings and shared with staff.

Following an introduction to the potential and associated risks of AI in the educational sector and practical guidance on how to use the selected various AI platforms, 3 bespoke workshops provided SENCos with the opportunity to use AI to find solutions to overcome challenges faced by SEND staff and students. Following each workshop, educators had time to collectively reflect on resources generated and share advice and further ideas.

Key Learning

Workshop 1 - Discover how AI can streamlineand support your role as a SENCO.

Workshop 2 - Explore AI applications that empower TAs in their daily tasks.

Workshop 3 - Learn innovative ways AI can enhance learning experiences for students with SEND.

Risks

Before applying any processes and/or examples shared in this document, ensure all personal data has been properly anonymised and that adequate measures are in place to protect data subject rights in accordance with GDPR requirements. The examples presented should not be implemented without first establishing appropriate safeguards for data processing activities.