Transforming SEND strategy in the mainstream: Operational excellence across trusts

As the complexity and volume of SEND needs grow, trusts must ensure every academy operates within a cohesive framework that promotes inclusion, consistency, and accountability. This session examines how executive teams can lead trust-wide transformation through strategic alignment, strong governance, and effective resource management. It highlights ways to build operational systems that support early identification, targeted interventions, and inclusive practice across all schools while maintaining financial sustainability. Panellists will address key challenges such as rising pupil needs, funding pressures, and workforce shortages, sharing practical tools to strengthen SEND operations and sustain an inclusive ethos across the trust.