Helping turn SEND reform into confident, inclusive practice through education apprenticeships
In direct response to national SEND reform, System People is supporting schools to build confident, inclusive workforces through SEND-aligned apprenticeships.
Recent announcements from the Department for Education confirm a significant investment in SEND training across the education workforce. This reflects what settings have told us for years: inclusive practice depends on confident, well-trained staff.
We work with education providers to turn national ambition into practical, workable training pathways that fit real roles, real pressures, and real learners.
SEND-Aligned Apprenticeships
Turning inclusive practice into recognised professional skills
For settings looking to embed SEND expertise long-term, our apprenticeship is the perfect fit and offers candidates a route for progression.
Benefits for employers:
- Grow and retain skilled SEND-confident staff
- Recognise existing experience through structured learning
- Access funded training via levy or co-investment routes
- Build consistent SEND practice across teams
Benefits for learners:
- Formal recognition for the role they already do
- Clear career progression
- Increased confidence, capability and professional identity
Support for Employers
Turning SEND reform into a local plan
System People works in partnership with education providers to:
- Review SEND workforce needs
- Identify funded training routes
- Deliver apprenticeships effectively
- Support release planning and staff engagement
We help settings move from policy to practice — calmly, confidently, and sustainably.
Who This Is For
- Schools and multi-academy trusts
- Individuals supporting learners with SEND
Want to know more?
Read the full Solving the SEND Crisis report
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