Revised and updated to cover the changes resulting from the new Special
Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice, this book will
empower your school to embrace the national changes which came into
force in September 2014, by showing how to support every teacher as a
teacher of children with special educational needs (SEN).
Over recent years, the job of the Special Educational Needs Coordinator
(SENCO) has become more strategic and will now include provision
mapping, working in partnership with parents, supporting other
colleagues, commissioning services, demonstrating pupil progress and
ensuring value for money. In essence, it is a role which contributes
significantly to whole-school improvement. The Perfect SENCO provides
guidance for SENCOs and other senior leaders on working in a strategic
way to support improvement. It will be of use not only for potential or
newly appointed SENCOs, but also for those who are more experienced and
wish to keep their day-to-day practice up to date.
Including key information and practical tips, The Perfect SENCO is a
useful point of reference for busy senior leaders. The book can be used
to encourage reflection of current policy and practice, to support
cultural or systemic change and to consider ways of coordinating SEN
provision to successfully raise the achievement of pupils with special
educational needs.
This revised and updated edition is referenced against the Children and
Families Act, the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of
Practice and up-to-date Ofsted guidelines. It will support SENCOs,
inclusion managers and coordinators, SEN governors together with senior
leaders to start implementing change effectively.
