At Silverwood, we understand the everyday challenges schools and leaders face in meeting the needs of learners with SEND particularly in a time of stretched resources, increasing complexity, and high-stakes accountability.
We’re here to help you build confidence, consistency and capacity in your setting.
Our consultancy service provides high-impact, highly personalised support to local authorities, schools, multi-academy trusts, universities and FE providers across the South West and beyond. Whether you're leading on strategic inclusion, managing a complex pupil need, or upskilling staff through training, we offer expert guidance rooted in real school experience.
Led by Emma Rossiter, Head of Silverwood Consultancy, and an experienced SEND leader, trainer and coach, our support is practical, responsive and grounded in what works inside and outside of the classroom.
Bespoke Student Support
For schools looking to make meaningful progress with a high-needs or complex learner, our one-to-one pupil support gives clarity and direction. We help staff move forward with confidence.
Each package includes:
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A meeting with key staff to understand the challenges and current strategies
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A conversation with the young person and/or observation
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A tailored plan of action with workable, evidence-informed strategies
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A written summary report and follow-up recommendations
SEND Training Workshops
From one-hour twilights to full-day INSETs, our training helps staff deepen understanding, shift mindsets and apply inclusive strategies that work.
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Face-to-face delivery at your school or at Silverwood
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Online workshops for flexible, accessible learning
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Bespoke sessions tailored to your school’s context
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Key Note addresses to inspire and develop inclusive practice
Recent popular topics include: Adaptive teaching | Protected characteristics and inclusive language | Quick win strategies for supporting learners with trauma, autism, ADHD, dyslexia and other learning challenges
Coaching & Consultancy for SEND Leaders
We work with SENDCOs, senior leaders and inclusion teams to support strategic improvement, build leadership confidence, and improve outcomes for learners with SEND.
This can include:
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One-to-one coaching for SEND leaders
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Review and development of SEND systems and processes
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Support with creating a vision and culture for inclusion
Deep expertise from a specialist setting
A proven track record of helping schools build sustainable inclusive practice
Practical non-judgemental support
"Emma gave us exactly what we needed. Clear, practical advice delivered with warmth and expertise. Our staff came away inspired and better equipped to support our learners"
- Deputy Head, Wiltshire Primary School
"The bespoke pupil support gave us a plan we could actually implement. It shifted the conversation and helped everyone feel more hopeful"
- SENCO, Secondary School
