The SENCO Survival Guide, Third Edition is an informative, accessible resource containing practical advice to help special needs teachers manage their responsibilities and lead their school effectively towards a common goal.
The book sets out a whole school approach to inclusion and supports teachers in mainstream or special schools at every key stage. This fully revised new edition features:
This resource gives special needs teachers the confidence, skills and knowledge to promote maximum achievement for learners with SEND and will help them develop and shape their schools’ policies and practices. It will also be of use to other members of staff looking for practical strategies to raise the attainment of pupils with SEN and disabilities.
Introduction
PART 1: Identifying the needs of learners with SEND
Chapter 1: Rethinking SEND and Learning Difficulties
Chapter 2: SEN Code of Practice
Chapter 3: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
PART 2: Providing for the needs of learners with SEND
Chapter 4: Inclusion: Access, Challenges, Barriers
Chapter 5: High Quality Teaching
Chapter 6: SEN Support: A Graduated Approach
Chapter 7: Education, Health and Care Plans
Chapter 8: Multi-Agency Working
Chapter 9: The SENCO Role
Chapter 10: A Whole-School Approach
Chapter 11: Developing Personalised SEND-Friendly Learning Environments
PART 3: Evaluating progress for learners with SEND
Chapter 12: Good Progress or Underachievement?
Chapter 13: Developing Pupil Voice and Independence
Chapter 14: Parents as Equal Partners
Chapter 15: Walking the (SENCO) Job
Conclusion: and SEND Review.