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Miss A. Knight SENDCO – Sandhill View Academy

As a special educational needs and disabilities coordinator I  work to improve educational achievement and emotional wellbeing by leading and coordinating provision for pupils with special educational needs

As a SENDCO, I’m an experienced teacher (in Geography and Special Needs) and I have a passion for supporting pupils with special educational needs. I work closely with the head teacher and other senior colleagues, using leadership skills to manage provision in Sandhill View Academy and to provide support to other teachers.

My responsibilities include designing and delivering curricula for and interventions with pupils in the classroom and implementing the Academy’s SEN strategy.

Responsibilities

As a Special Educational Needs Coordinator I:

• Develop and oversee the implementation of the school’s SEN strategy and policy
• Carry out assessments of pupils with SEN to identify needs and monitor progress – including observations in the classroom and meeting with teachers and parents
• Work with classroom teachers, the school leadership team, parents and relevant external agencies to develop, implement and monitor individual support/learning plans
• Provide regular updates on pupil progress through written reports and meetings with parents
• Make referrals and liaise with professionals outside of the school – this could include psychologists, health and social care providers, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists
• Provide advice, guidance and training to classroom teachers on supporting pupils with SEN
• Support teachers to develop schemes of work and learning programmes for pupils with SEN
• Support teachers to develop and implement effective teaching and behaviour management approaches in the classroom
• Manage and advise on the school budget and resources for SEN provision
• Develop and maintain systems for keeping pupil records, ensuring information is accurate and up to date
• Analyse school, local and national data and develop appropriate strategies and interventions
• Manage SEN teachers, teaching assistants and support staff to improve pupil progress and attainment
• Keep up to date with national and local policies related to SEN and cascade information to colleagues.