SENDCo 1-Page Briefing
SENDCo Training – The Educational Coherence System
SENDCo Briefing — State-First Coherence Model
The Problem
Many learners are not failing to regulate.
They are arriving in a state the system does not yet know how to read.
This leads to:
- inconsistent staff responses
- escalation under pressure
- behaviour being misinterpreted
- uneven outcomes across the setting
The Shift
We move from:
- behaviour-first → state-first
- compliance → coherence
- reacting → accurate response
What Makes This Different
We do not standardise behaviour.
We standardise how adults:
- interpret what they are seeing
- respond to state
- refine their approach over time
The Shared Staff Process
Every adult uses the same simple loop:
- Describe what is happening
- Translate behaviour into state
- Make one small adjustment
- Reflect on what changed
What This Creates
- consistency across staff
- flexibility in response
- reduced escalation
- improved learner stability
The Role of Sophia
Sophia supports:
- translating behaviour into state
- refining responses in the moment
- building consistency of thinking across staff
She does not replace professional judgement.
She supports more accurate response under pressure.
What SENDCo’s Do
- introduce the shared process
- model its use
- support staff in real situations
- create space for brief reflection
Outcome
Not rigid consistency.
But:
Consistency of thinking.
Flexibility of response.
For more detail chat directly with the founder Marcus Pearson –
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- Ring or Whats app Marcus on 07931 326 164
- Connect with Marcus on LinkedIn
