Role of the SEND/ALN Administrator – CPD Certified

Course introduction

This CDP certified course equips SEND/ALN Administrators with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to provide high-quality administrative support to the school or college SEND/ALN Coordinator. Participants will explore key responsibilities, effective communication, and compliance with statutory frameworks, while developing strategies to ensure children and young people with additional needs can thrive. The training combines practical guidance with opportunities for discussion, problem-solving, and professional networking, enabling delegates to share best practice and strengthen their role within the wider SEND/ALN team.

This course is CPD Certified.

What we will cover throughout the day

• Describe the purpose and responsibilities of the SEND/ALN Administrator and distinguish it from the SENCo/ALNCo role;

• Apply key SEND/ALN legislation and guidance within school or college procedures to ensure lawful and consistent practice;

• Coordinate and record administrative cycles maintaining systems that ensure compliance, version control and financial accountability;

• Engage effectively with staff, parents, pupils and professionals;

• Evaluate personal skills and systems to enhance communication, efficiency, and multi-agency coordination.

Target audience

Aimed at new and experienced SEND/ALN Administrators wanting to refresh and review their practise.

Trainers for this course

Karen Ferguson

BSc (Hons), QTS, MEd, MA

Karen is currently working part-time in a mainstream Primary School as SENDCO, while the remaining part of her week is spent supporting and training. Karen started teaching science at a... mainstream secondary school in 2000 but moved into the SEND environment, working with children and parents to help them overcome their barriers to education to give them the skills to achieve their full potential. The majority of her training was on the job, which showed the need for training in this area. She was appointed as a Specialist Leader in Education for Autism, and this allowed her to disseminate good practice and deliver training in the field of SEND. Karen offers various SEND, Neurodivergent and condition specific training, including Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia. She has continued her professional development throughout the years, including a Master in Arts, Master in Education, Dyslexia, ADHD, Autism and PDA formal qualifications. She is currently working towards her NPQSEN. Karen believes that a better understanding of SEND, Neurodivergence and complex needs can be achieved through information sharing, and she is committed to ensuring that education is developed and delivered to as many people as possible.Read more

See what others have to say about us

"Kelly is a fantastic trainer with so many take-aways to use in our school to support our vulnerable students"

"A thoughtfully designed course balanced with both the theory of therapeutic play and a toolkit full of play therapy activities".

"A very insightful course with lots of ideas to embed in our nurture room".

About the venue

Stay at home, get comfortable and enjoy our live interactive course via Zoom! You’ll receive the link a few days before the course date so you can get prepared (and excited) ahead of time.

Handy course logistics

• The course will run via Zoom from 9:30 am – 3:00 pm, however, the trainer will be available 15 minutes before and after the course times to answer any questions.
• You’ll receive mid-morning, lunch and afternoon breaks to re-energise.
• This course is designed to be interactive and inclusive. We welcome questions and discussions throughout and we want you to be comfortable and stress-free no matter where you join us from!
• Your course handouts will be emailed to you on the morning of the course.
• Additional links and information will be emailed to you before and during the course.
• This course is also available as an in-house / INSET training session at your school. Contact us for details.
• Please Note – the cost is per person
• Please note – the early bird rate of £215+ VAT ends 28 days prior to the course date, after this the standard rate of £245+VAT will be charged.