The Role of the SENCO

The requirement of the SEN Code of Practice is that every setting has a named and trained Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator.

Key Duties:

As SENCo, it is your duty to:

• Ensure you are familiar with the SEN Code of Practice
• Ensure your setting has an SEN policy which is appropriate and that all practitioners are aware of it
• The policy should be reviewed on an annual basis
• Support the practitioners who work daily with a child with additional needs
• Ensure that relevant background information about individual children with additional needs is collated, recorded and updated
• Following consultation with those involved with the child, ensure that Individual Education Plans(IEP) are in place and have been shared with parents/carers and the appropriate staff
• Ensure that evidence of progress towards IEP targets is gathered and shared at the review
• Liaise with other professionals involved with the child with additional needs
• Offer advice to parents/carers and practitioners and know where they can go for advice and support
• Attend SEN training and feedback to other Practitioners
• Take a lead in regular review meetings, ensuring all paperwork is completed and distributed to those involved with the child.

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