1st Edition
7 Dimensions of Highly Effective SENCOs Defining a Career Trajectory for SEND Leaders
Acknowledgements
Acronyms
Icons
Introduction
Part 1
Chapter 1: What ‘being’ a SENCO means?
Chapter 2: Is being a SENCO for me?
Chapter 3: What to look for in potential SENCOs?
Chapter 4: What to consider when transitioning from teacher to SENCO?
Chapter 5: How to anchor SENCO identity, whilst doing the day-to-day job?
Chapter 6 What does it mean to leverage agency in order to improve standards of delivery?
Chapter 7: How to define and manage power, in order to drive change?
Part 2
Introduction of the SEND Leadership Model
Chapter 8: Dimension 1 - Specialist Knowledge
Chapter 9 - Dimension 2: Leadership Skills
Chapter 10 - Dimension 3: Critical thinking skills
Chapter 11 - Dimension 4: Interpersonal skills
Chapter 12 - Dimension 5: Strategic decision-making skills
Chapter 13 - Dimension 6: Professional skills
Chapter 14: Dimension 7 - Structured approach to SENCO Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Part 3
Final Coda
References – Part 1
References – Part 2
Index
Biography
Dr Anita Devi is still a part-time SENCO. As a former Senior Leader, local authority SEND Advisory Teacher, SEND School Improvement Advisor and Healthwatch Trustee, Anita brings a wealth of perspectives to the table. In 2017, she was awarded the prestigious international Influential Educational Leaders Award for her SEND Pipeline strategy. In her substantive role, Anita is currently a Changemaker Education Consultant, researcher and author, as well as Founding CEO of #TeamADL, leading several innovative solutions such as #Provision Reviews for SEND MAT Due Diligence and #365send.
