In this webinar, Professor Jo Van Herwegen will explore the current research landscape and evidence on the use of targeted interventions for students with SEND, highlighting what we already know, and where the gaps in our evidence base remain.

Drawing on insights from the MetaSENse database, Jo will unpack the practical challenges to implementation that teachers and leaders face when supporting students with diverse and often complex needs. This webinar will look ahead to future developments in the field, considering how schools can move from targeted approaches to more universal, inclusive strategies that raise outcomes for all learners.

This session is ideal for teachers, SENCOs, school leaders, and anyone interested in strengthening their evidence‑informed practice to better support students with SEND.

Speakers:

Professor Jo Van Herwegen, Developmental Psychology and Education at UCL Institute of Education

Jo Van Herwegen is a professor of Developmental Psychology and Education at UCL Institute of Education and director of the Child Development and Learning Difficulties lab and director for the Centre for Educational Neuroscience. Her research focuses on improving educational outcomes, especially for those with learning difficulties and neurodevelopmental conditions, using evidence from developmental psychology and educational neuroscience. She has evaluated targeted interventions for those with SEND, issues and best practice around the SEND code of practice, school transitions and inclusion for those with SEND, and CPD for educational staff. Jo has co-edited two books and has written over 70 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters.