The end of the summer break always gives those who work in schools that ‘funny feeling’: sometimes excitement for new jobs or roles – and often anxiety and a sense of disbelief! With the SEND reform becoming reality from 1 st September, this year will be even more challenging for the SENCO. Don’t...

During May and June I was fortunate to deliver a four-day training course I was asked to write for Middletown Autism in Ireland, entitled Using an Inclusive School Environment to Support Emotional Regulation and Resilience . Training for SENCOs and colleagues The course was a combination of face-to...

After much debate, concern and questions as to timeframes, the final Code has been laid before Parliament – all 271 pages of it! After a considerable wait the following documents have been published (source: Special Needs Jungle). A final 271-page draft of the SEN and Disability Code of Practice...

I often get asked what I think the most important SENCO skills are. This has always interested me; starting with one of my first pieces of published writing The 21 st Century SENCO right through to considering the SENCO role within the framework of significant chance. I was certain at the start of...