Publications

This ground breaking up-to-date book is the ultimate guide for new and trainee SENCOs, and all those responsible for leading and co-ordinating special educational needs provision, whole school. It contains lots of useful downloadable resources, photocopiable materials and further activities to support newly appointed SENCOs in meeting the SENCO Regulations 2008, and the requirements of the National Award for SEN Coordination.

Chapters cover: putting SEN & disability, Every Child Matters and inclusion legislation into practice; identifying SEN and removing barriers to learning; managing the SEN team; provision mapping, managing and allocating the SEN budget; applying for SEN pupil examination concessions; understanding SEN terminology and diagnostic assessment; using and analysing SEN pupil-level data; working in partnership with parents/carers, other professionals and the SEN Governor; evaluating the impact of SEN provision on pupil progress and outcomes; understanding the CAF process, team around the child, information sharing and the role of the Lead Professional.