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SENCO Session 2 - SENCO Role and The Graduated Response

Target audience:
  • SENCOs in PVI settings that have not completed the Hounslow SENCO training
  • Early Years Education Practitioners who are new to the SENCO role
  • Early Years Education 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:
Session 2 will focus on the SENCO role and the Graduated Response. The session will support SENCOs with understanding the importance of the SENCO roles and responsibilities. Early identification, with examples of effective systems and different assessment tools that can be used. Early intervention and how to co-ordinate Targeted Plans with interventions/strategies matched to the needs of children and as part of SEND Support.
N.B. This course is part of a group of two sessions and practitioners are advised to attend both SENCO 1 and SENCO 2
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 explore the ‘assess, plan, do and review’ part of the SEND Support cycle as part of the graduated approach
  • To explore how early identification can support improved outcomes for children with SEND
  • To consider tiers of good SEND practice from environmental factors, group interventions to individual targeted plans which can be implemented as part of the SEND Support cycle
  • To explore how early intervention can improve outcomes for children identified with SEND
  • To consider the importance of parent partnership and engagement throughout the process
Course outcomes:
Practitioners will have increased
  • Understanding of the role of the SENCO and the skills and professional qualities required to fulfil the role within the statutory requirements
  • Understanding of the Graduated response ‘assess, plan, do review’ part of the SEN Support cycle
  • Knowledge and understanding of how effective early identification and intervention can improve outcomes for children identified with SEND.
  • Understanding of how to use the EYFS two-year progress check to support early identification
  • Knowledge of specific assessment tools to support in the early identification of needs
  • Confidence in identifying appropriate agencies for involvement and knowledge of referral routes
  • Understanding of the targeted plan cycle (Targeted Plan) and how to demonstrate impact on progress through evidence matched to targets
  • Knowledge of interventions and strategies and understanding of when these might be appropriate to use
  • Monitoring and recording the impact of progress over time
Date: Tuesday 17 march 2026
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: £20 per delegate
Facilitator: Early Years SEN Team