From 1st April 2017 NatSIP is contracted, as strategic delivery partner for DfE, to achieve objectives agreed within the contract variation 2019 -18. As always this work is undertaken with SI partners in the sector and, in addition, NatSIP work goes on outside the contractual obligations to DfE, where a shared activity has been identified which will improve the outcomes for children and young people with SI. Proposals for new initiatives are always considered by the NatSIP Reference group.
Details of the activities for the work with DfE and colleagues who are leading and coordinating the workstreams during 2017 - 18 follow. There are two aspects to the contract. The first objective is to enhance the capacity and knowledge base of the front line workforce and the second is to develop the capacity of the SI sector.
If you are interested in details of the work and how you can contribute, please contact the named workstream leads below.
Objective 1: To enhance the capacity and knowledge base of the front line workforce
1.1 The NatSIP website
Developments will include:
• Enhancements to the Sensory Learning Hub
• Development of What Works guides, including Technology
• Find a specialist - directory of where to find specialist advice
• Training calendar with links to both face to face training and webinars/ online courses
• A way to link to the website to provide simplified to do tips
Lead NatSIP colleagues: Steve Rose, Steve J, Brian Gale
1.2 OnLine Training courses in SI
Continuing the delivery of HI, MSI and VI courses and developing post - 16 training courses
Lead OLT colleagues working with NatSIP: Hugh Clench, Jacqui Webber-Gant
1.3 Training and support materials for SENCOs
Promoting best practice and knowledge through SENCO networks
Lead NatSIP colleagues: Lindsey Rousseau and Bev Mars
1.4 Develop a mainstream training pack in SI
Supporting greater use of sensory support services and growing expertise in the mainstream workforce
Lead NatSIP colleagues: Lindsey Rousseau, Nicky Ereaut, Heads of SI services, BATOD, NDCS, Positive Eye, VIEW
1.5 'Dangerous Decibels'
Promote the work being done by NHS England and Public Health England to create an awareness of the importance of hearing well and understanding the challenges faced by children who need additional support to hear
Lead NatSIP colleagues:Lindsey Rousseau, Ewing Foundation (Joyce Sewell-Rutter), SI services
1.6 Technology
Develop and deliver training about easy to use technology for mainstream schools and colleges
Lead NatSIP colleagues: Caireen Sutherland, Ewing Foundation
1.7 NatSIP 2day training courses for HI, MSI and VI Teaching Assistants
Lead NatSIP colleagues, who will deliver the training with Local Authority colleagues: Tina Wakefield (HI), Bev Mars (MSI), Rory Cobb (VI)
1.8 Examination access
Developing an online resource
Lead NatSIP colleagues: Rory Cobb and Paul Simpson
1.9 16 -25 years
Ensuring that there is a coherent offer post 16 and post 19 especially around apprenticeships
Lead NatSIP colleagues: Martin McLean, Jude Thompson
Objective 2: To develop the capacity of the specialist SI sector
2.1 Strengthen the Sensory Learning Hub for SI professionals
Developments will include:
- CPD area/log
- Training calendar
- Development of specialist sections
Lead NatSIP colleagues: Steve Rose, Steve J, Jackie Salter
2.2 Training SI leaders for the future
Lead NatSIP colleagues: Brian Lamb, Niki Elliot, NDCS
2.3 An evidence base of progress for CYP with MSI
Lead NatSIP colleague: Heather Murdoch
2.4 A Framework for the support and delpoyment of CSWs (Communication Support Workers)
Lead NatSIP colleague: Martin McLean
2.5 16- 25yrs
Events for parents and professionals about Education, Health and Care plans for SI YP 16 to 25 years
Lead NatSIP colleagues: NDCS, Jane Sinson, Jude Thompson
2.6 Outcomes benchmarking
Support to transition the outcomes benchmarking to CRIDE/NatSIP/UCL/City longitudinal study and to look at the development of VI and MSI benchmarking
Lead NatSIP colleagus: Bob Denman, Nicky Ereaut
2.7 Language development for deaf children in the early years
Seminar events based on what we know from recent research
Lead NatSIP colleague: Sarah Collinson (NDCS)
2.9 MSI leaders group
A working group to address and share MSI and LISEND solutions in response to the sector
Lead NatSIP colleague: Mark Geraghty