Target audience:- SENCOs in PVI settings that have not completed the Hounslow SENCO training
- Early Years Practitioners who are new to the SENCO role
- Early Years Practitioners who are going to be taking on the role of SENCO in their setting
- SENCOs who need to refresh their knowledge in this particular area/subject
Course outline:This second session, in a series of four, will focus on the SENCO role, providing a clear overview of the role of the SENCO along with guidance on setting up effective systems to support in co-ordinating SEND provision within the setting.
N.B. This course is part of a group of four sessions and practitioners are advised to attend all four sessions.
Course objectives:
- To provide clarity on the SENCO role with particular emphasis on how to set up day to day systems to meet the statutory requirements of the SENCO role
- To provide guidance on setting up clear formalised systems to support the SENCO in organising and co-ordinating SEND provision
- To explore systems relating to the Hounslow SEND Framework
- To provide guidance to set up clear electronic file management systems
Course outcomes:
Practitioners will have increased
- Insight into and understanding of the role of the SENCO and the skills and professional qualities required to fulfil the role within the statutory requirements
- Confidence in setting up systems to support SEND co-ordination within the setting including the SEND Support Register and the Hounslow SEND Framework
- Knowledge of Hounslow systems that support settings with SEND / Inclusion including the Hounslow SEND Folder / computer management system
- Knowledge and understanding of how the SENCO supports and advises colleagues to build skills and competencies in all aspects of SEN Support
Date: Wednesday 5 February 2024
Time: 9.30am -11.30am
Venue: Microsoft Teams - This course is being delivered via Microsoft teams.
Please ensure your device is compatible. We recommend you access this through a computer or laptop for the best experience.
Cost: £15 per delegate (day nurseries & playgroups)
Facilitator: Early Years SEN Team