Senco

We believe children need to be educated in the basic skills of English, Maths and learning, but that they also are offered a wide range of challenges, experiences and opportunities that develop them as rounded individuals.

The SENCO, under the direction of the headteacher, will:

• determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school


• be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability


• provide professional guidance and effectively liaise with colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other external agencies


The SENCO will be expected to fulfil the responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the STPCD. While the SENCO will have responsibility for the oversight of provision for pupils with SEN or a disability, class teachers will hold responsibility for the day-to-day education and support of pupils within their classroom.

Duties and responsibilities:

• strategic development of SEN policy and provision


• operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of provision


• support for pupils with SEN or a disability


• leadership and management Safeguarding
  
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