This programme has been developed specifically for SENCo’s new to role in Bolton LA. It will build on and develop the essential skills they need to become an efficient and proactive SENCo so that learners with SEND can flourish within a school environment.
It will focus on systems, pathways e.g. BSCIP, CAMHS, procedures e.g. EHCP, Annual Reviews and Person Centred Reviews. The support will also give strategies and a bank of top tips that will enable the SENCo to lead all staff to become even more effective in their role. The programme will also support them in developing their leadership skills to ensure their impact is maximised.
The Programme is made up of six half days of support, in your setting:
1 – The role of the SENCo.
Early Help Process – how to write a robust EHA/review.
Referral Pathways – BSCIP/CAMHS/SALT/HEALTH
Local Offer
2 – The SEND Handbook – explore and understand how to use this document to support and enhance provision.
SEND audit – a tool to closely evaluate your schools current SEND provision identifying areas of strengths and improvement.
3 – SEND register – audit and ensure that this is an accurate reflection of need in your school.
School systems – create a clear, effective SEND concerns/referral system.Understand and create SMART, relevant and informative provision maps.
4 – Education Health Care Plans – ensure that these are used correctly and effectively to meet the needs of children. Understand the EHCP process including the writing of an application and annual reviews.
5 – SEND school action plan – based on your school audit and SEND register, identify current priorities and how these can be met.
6 – Create an effective SEN support team (TAs) focusing on the role of the TA. Consider deployment and training opportunities.
Schools have the option of selecting just one or more areas of support for a cost of 2 sessions. Sessions can be delivered with Early Years SENCo’s and other members of the SEND team in your school/setting.
Cost:
10 Sessions