1st Edition
How to Be a Brilliant SENCO Practical strategies for developing and leading inclusive provision
Introduction The SENCO role in policy and practice: beginnings to present day The SENCO as a leader; your role, your school, your ethos The SENCO as a leader: To be or not to be on Senior Leadership Team (SLT) Leading and supporting colleagues Developing relationships: pupils and parents Managing your role: challenges and opportunities Appendix 7.1: Guidance for SENCO time allocation by school size and cohort The future SENCO role Appendix: Acronyms
Biography
Helen Curran is a senior lecturer in SEN at Bath Spa University. She trained as a primary school teacher, later becoming a SENCO, assistant head teacher, local authority advisor and dyslexia consultant. Helen’s research focuses on SEN policy and the SENCO role; she is passionate about advocating for SENCOs, and the positive impact they can have on children, young people and families.
