Special schools are expected to provide evidence to show that they are making progress and meeting the needs of their students. Data is crucial in this process and the onus is upon headteachers and senior leaders in special schools to show that they not only possess this data but that they are using it effectively to drive school improvement.

The role of the School Improvement Partner (SIP) focuses on the use of data in improving standards and achievement. This input, coupled with effective self-evaluation, can be a powerful tool in school improvement. Using the full range of data is vital in special schools who need to identify how to measure the progress of social, emotional and behavioural issues.

This one-day national conference will offer practical guidance on identifying and gathering evidence and data - and using it to best effect in special schools. There will be inputs from practitioners who are successfully addressing this issue.

The day will include:
* The role of the SIP in using data to raise standards in special schools
* Bringing it all together: using a range of indicators to monitor progress in special schools
* Assessing the 'expected' progress of individual students, different groups and the whole cohort
*Making data powerful in special schools: a school case study
*Matching your need for data to the needs of your different audiences
* Successful benchmarking, assessment and evaluation of social, emotional and behavioural skills

PLEASE NOTE THAT DELEGATES HAVE TO CHOOSE 3 OF THE 4 SEMINARS TO ATTEND. PLEASE ADVISE IN THE SPECIAL REQUESTS SECTION ON BOOKING