Coordinate and oversee additional support for pupils with special educational needs to help improve their outcomes and raise their aspirations.
What does a SENCo do?
Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENDCos) are responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the school’s SEND policy. All mainstream schools must appoint a teacher to be their SENCo, who will coordinate additional support for pupils with SEND and liaise with parents, teachers and other professionals who are involved with them. SENCOs are responsible for meeting the additional needs of pupils with:
Mild to moderate learning difficulties
Specific learning difficulties, such as dyslexia
Physical disabilities
Hearing or visual impairment
Emotional or behavioural problems
As a SENCo, you will…
Support the identification of children with special educational needs
Coordinate provision for children with SEN
Liaise with parents of children with SEN
Liaise with other providers, outside agencies, educational psychologists and external agencies particularly for children receiving support
Ensure the school keeps the records of all pupils with SEND up to date
