School Questionnaire | Educate East

About your school

Where you're writing from

Part 1 of 4

School name

Your name and role

Contact number (optional)

Local authority area

School type

Do you have a dedicated SEND unit or resource base?

Yes, a dedicated SEND unit or resource base SEND pupils integrated, no dedicated unit Not sure

Your recruitment picture

How you cover staffing today

Part 2 of 4

Which staff types do you currently source through agencies? (select all that apply)

Class teachers SEN teaching assistants (1:1 or small group) General teaching assistants Cover supervisors Higher level teaching assistants SLT or leadership cover Therapists (SaLT, OT, EP) Other

Agencies you currently work with

How often you need agency cover

What's the single biggest frustration you have with recruitment agencies you've used?

What matters most

Your priorities in a partner

Part 3 of 4

Pick your top three (no more, forces the real answer)

Genuine understanding of SEND and additional needs Speed of filling a vacancy Rigour of safeguarding and vetting checks Same staff returning consistently, for the pupils' sake Clear, fair pricing A named consultant who knows your school Local knowledge of your school and pupils Values and community commitment

Choose up to 3

Which roles or SEND specialisms are hardest for you to recruit right now?

Your voice

One last thing

Part 4 of 4

What would make a new education recruitment partner stand out to you, compared to agencies you've used before? (optional)

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