This masterclass provides delegates with an essential overview of the role of the SENCO. You will come away with practical tools, tips, strategies and resources to take back to your school and implement straight away.
Over 1.5 million pupils in England have special educational needs (SEN) - this is an increase of 87,000 from 2022
National Statistics in the academic year 2022/23
“…too often, children and young people with SEND, and those educated in alternative provision, feel unsupported, and their outcomes fall behind those of their peers. Too many parents are navigating an adversarial system, and face difficulty and delay in accessing support for their child. And we know that the pandemic has disproportionately impacted children and young people with SEND, exacerbating the challenges that already existed within the system.”
SEND Review, Right Support, Right Time, Right Place
The role of the SENCO is the most rewarding but challenging of all jobs in a school. Many new SENCOs are unprepared and untrained to take on this complex and demanding role. Although all SENCOs must undertake the NASENCO qualification within three years of being in post there are some important aspects of the role that you need to know from day one.
With a complete overhaul of the system proposed by the SEND Review and an increased focus on inspections announced in the ‘New Approach to SEND Inspections’ Consultation, there has never been a more important time to ensure that new SENCOs are prepared for the role and what lies ahead.
During the course of the day, you will have plenty of time to network with colleagues, discuss specific challenges and put your questions to Lorraine.
SENCOs, Assistant SENCOs and those aspiring to the role should attend.
Key Learning Objectives
This masterclass will enable you to:
Give new SENCOs an overview of their strategic role
Offer support and guidance on managing teaching staff to ensure that every teacher is offering high-quality teaching for all pupils including those with SEND
Propose models for the effective deployment of support staff
Offer strategies and tools to share with staff
Provide opportunities to discuss their role and responsibilities with a network of other new SENCOs
Facilitator
Lorraine Petersen has 25 years’ experience in the mainstream school environment as a Teacher and Headteacher. From 2004 – 2013 Lorraine was CEO of nasen, a charitable organisation supporting all those who work with children and young people with SEND. She worked on a number of projects with various agencies including the Department for Education, the National College of Teaching and Leadership and UKTI, not to mention being a chair, keynote speaker and workshop facilitator at numerous national and international events and conferences
