Abigail Hawkins
Session Title: What we see isn’t always what it seems
Abigail Hawkins is an experienced SEN consultant, author and speaker with 30 years in education. Known for her strategic clarity and practical wisdom, she supports SENCOs to lead with confidence, precision and integrity. She champions inclusive practice, robust provision mapping and thoughtful use of technology across schools nationally and internationally.
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Key Session Takeaways
1.Behaviour is not always what it seems. Difficulties with listening, task completion or engagement may reflect hidden speech, language and communication needs rather than attitude or effort.
2. Subtle signs matter. Gaps between verbal and written work, limited vocabulary, difficulty following multi step instructions or misunderstanding figurative language warrant closer attention.
3. Small adjustments have big impact. Clear, step by step instructions, vocabulary pre teaching, visual supports and consistent checking for understanding can significantly improve access to learning.
Session
11:00-12:15
What we see isn’t always what it seems