Description:
Our SENCo leadership programme has been designed and developed around the SEN Code of Practice, Ofsted Education Inspection Framework and evidence-based research to ensure schools are well informed about their statutory duties and how best to provide highly effective support for children and young people with SEND.
The programme will equip participants with skills to develop a strategic approach to leading SEND/Inclusion. Participants will be encouraged to reflect on current practices and consider how approaches can be adapted to greater influence the quality of provision, pupil outcomes and develop a wholly inclusive culture.
This programme has been designed to provide practical support to SENCos/Inclusion Leaders in their role, to gain:
- a secure understanding of their leadership role and influence in developing whole school policy, practice and culture
- leadership knowledge, skills and confidence to engage purposefully with school leaders and wider partners, providing support within an accountability framework
- access to a range of practical tools, approaches and resources to implement the Graduated Response and monitor and evaluate the impact of provision on pupil outcomes
- an understanding of how the SENCo can drive improvement to address the local and national agenda to ensure high quality education for all
The Leadership Programme is designed to cater for all levels of experience, whether you are a member of your school’s Inclusion Team, an aspiring SENCo, newly appointed SENCo or more experienced SENCo looking for a refresher course.
The Programme is focussed on the practical and dynamic nature of the role and compliments the National Award for SEN Coordination qualification and NPQ SENCo. Time is allocated within each session for professional discussion and sharing practice with colleagues.
Cost: £362 + VAT per delegate
Additional Information: Across the six sessions, the following key aspects will be explored:
- Role of the SENCo - Leadership vs Management
- Statutory duties and SEND processes
- Robust self-evaluation and action planning
- SEND funding and financial management
- Implementing the Graduated Response: Assess-Plan-Do-Review
- Parent/Carer engagement and person-centred planning
- Approaches to monitoring and evaluation
- Promoting effective SEND governance
- Time management
- Reflection to identify effective practice and next steps in your own setting
Our facilitator, Helen Harris, is a former SENCo, Senior Leader and highly experienced adviser in developing the leadership of SEND/Inclusion in schools, giving her a clear insight into what works well, and the day-to-day challenges faced by SENCos.