1. The Journey to SENCo

2. The National Award for SENCo Qualification
The Award is validated at Masters level and provides 60 credits.
An eligible teacher has 3 years in which to complete their national SENCo training.
Two modules which each consisted of 3 taught days and 2 study days.
Module 1 was broken down into three assignments with a total word count of 5000 words.
Module 2 was a small scale action research (5000 words)
SENCo Learning Outcomes Portfolio.

4. Typical Day Making phone calls to external agencies.
Answering s from staff and outside agencies.
Completing referral forms.
Meeting with parents.
Arranging meetings
Attending meetings.
Monitoring data.

5. Other Responsibilities
Complete statement review meetings
Observe interventions
Scrutinise planning
Meet with students
Check IEPs are completed correctly and are SMART.
Attend child causing concern meetings
Complete inclusion reviews.
Feedback to governors.
Lease with the Learning Mentor and Counsellor.
Run training or source training.
Lead INSETs
Attend planning meetings with the Educational Psychologist

7. Main changes to the SEN Code of Practice…
Draft Special Educational Needs (SEN) Code of Practice: for 0 to 25 years. Greater focus on making a successful transition to adulthood
Statutory guidance for organisations who work with and support children and young people with SEN
Final Draft SEN Code of Practice: Friday 4th October 2013 replaced the Indicative Draft SEN Code of Practice
The views of children and young people and on their role in decision-making
A co-ordinated assessment process and the new 0-25 Education, Health and Care Plan (EHC plan) for those with complex needs
New guidance on the support pupils and students should receive in education and training settings
give parents and young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan the right to a personal budget for their support.