Webinar: New to the SENCO Role

Webcasts

24 Sep 2020

SENCO

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In this webinar for newly appointed primary and secondary SENCos, our presenters Clare Belli and Holly Colbert will provide you with key information to support you as you take your first steps in leadership of SEND. The session will seek to extend your knowledge and understanding of key aspects of the role, including:

The role of a SENCO within distributed leadership
A graduated approach to support and intervention
Identification of need within the Assess, Plan, Do, Review Cycle
Managing the EHCP process and Annual Reviews

Clare Belli

Clare is Head of Southampton Inclusion Partnership, a SEND Teaching School and Outreach Service in Southampton. She is a Specialist Leader of Education for SEND and has the National Professional Qualification for Headship, MSc in Specific Learning difficulties and an MA Ed in Special Educational Needs. She delivers training and school improvement support for SEND within and beyond Southampton, working with SENCos and Senior Leadership Teams.

Holly Colbert

Holly is a Specialist Leader of Education for SEND and Assistant Head Teacher at Bevois Town Primary School, a diverse mainstream school in Southampton. She has an MA in Education and delivers training and school improvement support for SEND across Southampton, including support for newly appointed and experienced SENCos.