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The SENCO as a strategic leader: guidance

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Last updated on 5 May 2017
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How can a SENCO become a strategic leader? We relay advice from one of our education experts on how SENCOs can develop their role to become an effective leader of SEN provision. You will also find learning outcomes for the National Award for SEN Co-ordination that relate to leadership.

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Contents

  1. 1 Understanding the SENCO role: relationships with staff, governors and parents
  2. 2 Evaluating and meeting pupil needs
  3. 3 Staff CPD and training
  4. 4 Developing and evaluating school-wide SEN provision
  5. 5 Support and resources for the SENCO
  6. 6 National Award for SEN Co-ordination: the SENCO's role as leader of SEN

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