A selection of articles from leading educationalists and school leaders with a track record of improving outcomes for children and young people with additional needs, highlighting the significant role that leadership plays in shaping effective practice in SEND. Great Expectations is divided into eight Leadership; Improving Outcomes; Teaching and Learning; Working with Learners, Parents and Carers; Assessment and Identification; Monitoring, Tracking and Evaluation; Efficient Use of Resources; and Developing Provision. Each part includes a broad national perspective, practical examples of what has worked for schools in their context and a series of questions for reflection with links to further reading.