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What is the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) is responsible for?

  • Supporting class teachers in identifying children with SEND and arranging individualised programmes for them

  • Overseeing the day-to-day operation of the SEND policy

  • Co-ordinating provision for children with SEND

  • Ensuring that all records are kept up to date

  • Liaising with families of SEND pupils

  • Liaising with other lead professionals involved with SEND pupils

  • Being a key point of contact for outside agencies

  • Liaising with children's future settings to ensure smooth transition

  • Ensuring alongside the Headteacher and school governors that we meet our responsibilities with the Equality Act (2010) and SEND Code of Practice 2014 (updates September 2024)