The Importance of Provision Mapping for SENCOs and Educators:

A Guide to Maximising Impact

Provision mapping offers several key benefits to schools, SENCOs, and educators alike:
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1. Efficient Use of Resources:
‍Schools have limited budgets and staffing resources. Provision mapping helps SENCOs and leadership teams understand exactly how their resources are being used, ensuring they are allocated effectively. Without a clear picture of who is using what, there’s a risk of over- or under-provision, leading to wasted resources or unmet learner needs.
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2. Accountability and Transparency:
‍As SEN budgets come under increasing scrutiny, schools are often required to demonstrate that funds are being used effectively. Provision maps provide a transparent record of interventions, costs, and outcomes, allowing schools to justify their spending decisions to parents, governors, and local authorities.
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3. Improving Learner Outcomes:
‍Provision mapping enables schools to track the effectiveness of interventions and make data-driven decisions about what works best for individual learners. By regularly reviewing and adjusting the provisions in place, SENCOs can ensure that each learner’s needs are met in the most impactful way.
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4. Supporting SEN Funding Applications:
‍When applying for Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) or additional SEN funding, provision mapping can be an invaluable tool. A detailed map that outlines specific interventions, associated costs, and the measurable impact they’ve had on the learner’s progress strengthens your application and increases the likelihood of receiving support.

PIf you’re finding provision mapping to be a time-consuming and complex task, the good news is that PAGS offers tools to streamline the process and enhance your impact.
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PAGS Provision Mapping Tool
‍Our provision mapping tool allows SENCOs to get a real-time view of how provisions are used across the school. With PAGS, you can:
• Track Provision Usage: Instantly see how many learners are using specific provisions, how many staff hours are dedicated to them, and the associated costs. This enables you to make data-driven decisions about resource allocation. • Assign Provisions to Learners: Easily add provisions to a learner’s profile, helping you track individual needs and interventions at the learner level. • Monitor Costs and Impact: PAGS not only lets you track provisions but also their costs and staff hours, providing detailed insights into how resources are being used and the effectiveness of interventions.
Using PAGS Learner Plans in Conjunction with Provision MappingThe PAGS Learner Plan tool integrates seamlessly with provision mapping, allowing you to connect provisions directly to learner plans. This means that alongside tracking provision usage at a school level, you can:
• Prioritize Learner Needs: Assign provisions based on assessment results and priority targets to ensure that each learner is receiving the right interventions at the right time. • Cost Justification: By mapping provisions in learner plans, you can easily justify the costs associated with individual learners and demonstrate the value of interventions.
Simplified EHCP ApplicationsOur tools make it easier than ever to map out costed provision plans, including staff hours and additional resources. Whether you’re applying for EHCPs or additional funding, PAGS provides the documentation needed to strengthen your case.