SENCO handover: checklist

If your SENCO leaves, use our handover checklist to make sure your new SENCO has all the information they need, and your school can continue to meet the needs of all pupils with SEN.

Last reviewed on 11 December 2024
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Contents
  1. Download the checklist
  2. Next steps

Download the checklist

Our list of tasks for outgoing special educational needs co-ordinators (SENCOS) sets out the information they need to prepare for incoming SENCOs.

Adapt the checklist to the needs of the role in your school.

KeyDoc: SENCO handover checklist DOCX, 136.3 KB
Download

Next steps

Share these resources with the incoming SENCO to help them get started:

Use these resources to support your outgoing staff: