If you want to know how to carry out your duties as a SENCO effectively, then this is the book for you!a This straightforward and practical guide will give you confidence in the development and improvement of SEND provision in your school, so that you can survive, thrive and flourish in your role.a Throughout the book you will find a number of helpful features, tools and resources, either for your own use or for use in professional development with other staff, including:Oareflective activities to help you evaluate SEND policy and practice in your schoolOaactivities for discussion with other staff members in your school or collegeOachecklists of effective inclusion practices as tools for Nlearning walksO or staff professional developmentOaaudit tools to help you assess the quality of your schoolOs SEND provision Oaexamples of completed policy documentsOaobservation tools for class groups and individual studentsOatemplates for assessing difficult behaviour and planning for improvementWhether you are new and in training or a more experienced SENCO, this is an essential resource that helps you get to grips with the role of the SENCO in line with the latest statutory guidance.a It is particularly suitable for students and providers of the National Award for SEN Co-ordination as the book comprehensively covers the learning outcomes for the Award.
How to use this book Introduction Chapter 1: Setting the Scene Chapter 2: Models of learning and behaviour in SEND Chapter 3: Current statutory and regulatory frameworks for SEND Chapter 4: Understanding communication and interaction needs Chapter 5: Understanding cognition and learning needs Chapter 6: Understanding social, emotional and mental health needs Chapter 7: Sensory and physical difficulties and needs Chapter 8: Assessment of learning, behaviour, physical and sensory needs Chapter 9: Planning provision for individual needs Chapter 11: Policy-making in SEND provision in schools and colleges Chapter 12: Working with families Chapter 13: Collaborating with other professionals Chapter 14: Developing effective SEND provision
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