The Post-16 SENCO Handbook
The Post-16 SENCO Handbook

Author: Elizabeth Ramshaw

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-02-17

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 1317225031

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This accessible, practical handbook provides essential guidance to SENCOs in sixth forms and colleges of further education on how to manage the support of students with additional needs, and how to work with their colleagues, students' families and external professionals to co-ordinate effective provision. As a result of the revised Code of Practice 0-25 years (2015) it has been necessary for the FE sector to develop a new approach to the responsibility for, and support of, students with learning difficulties and disabilities. With up-to-date information on supporting and taking responsibility for learners with SEN and disabilities, this book offers practical advice and guidance on: • The expectations of Further Education colleges and an overview of the learning difficulties/disabilities that they may need to support; • assessment methods and the importance of consistent, ongoing vigilance and analysis; • the roles, responsibilities and staff specialism involved in providing different support for different needs; • requesting and reviewing Education, Health and Care Plans; • working with families, carers, schools and other external professionals; • planning for the onward transition of a learner’s further education experience. The Post-16 SENCO Handbook will be essential reading for those involved with provision for post-16 students with additional learning needs who want to deepen their knowledge and enhance their practice.

The SENCo Handbook
The SENCo Handbook

Author: Elizabeth Cowne

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-11-08

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 0429877382

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This seventh edition of the best-selling The SENCo Handbook has been updated to reflect the impact that the implementation of the SEND Code of Practice (DfE/DoH 2015) has had on policy and practice in schools and for SENCos. It provides vital information on statutory requirements, practical approaches to the SENCo role and responsibilities and perceptive analysis of issues relevant to all schools, Early Years settings and colleges. Debate and discussion of the different aspects of the SENCo role reveals how it has changed and will change. Written in an accessible and informative format, with numerous examples of good practice, this book will help all SENCos, headteachers and school leaders to create and implement effective whole school policies for special educational needs. Key topics include: leading and managing change in SEND policy and practice developing whole school approaches to policy and practice for SEND building capacity of class and subject teachers to meet the needs of all pupils managing and leading the assess, plan, do, review response to those identified with additional needs leading on the deployment and management of support staff working with children, young people and their parents, especially in relation to those requiring EHC Plans working in partnership with range of outside agencies and services the historical context and management of current SEND law and administration Photocopiable training materials are included as are new resources in appendices and source lists. The SENCo Handbook remains essential reading for those studying for the National Award for SEN Co-ordination, whilst more experienced SENCos will value its academic underpinning and practical advice on issues that matter.

How to Be a Brilliant SENCO
How to Be a Brilliant SENCO

Author: Helen Curran

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-06-18

Total Pages: 147

ISBN-13: 1351037218

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Helen Curran’s invaluable book aims to support new and experienced SENCOs with the task of developing and leading special educational needs provision and inclusive practice, through the exploration of practical strategies and approaches. This book takes a pragmatic approach to the issues which have historically been associated with the role of the SENCO; namely a lack of time, a lack of resources and often a lack of seniority. The book seeks to provide SENCOs with tried and tested ideas and strategies to support both the operational and strategic aspects of the role, to help SENCOs develop their role as a leader in school. The book covers the following areas: The SENCO role in policy and practice The SENCO as a leader Developing relationships with pupils and parents Challenges and opportunities within the role of SENCO A must read for any SENCO, this book draws upon case studies and real life examples, considering the ways in which SENCOs can shape and develop the status of not only their role, but also SEN and inclusive provision in their setting.

Co-producing SMART Targets for Children with SEND
Co-producing SMART Targets for Children with SEND

Author: Sarah Martin-Denham

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2022-07-08

Total Pages: 243

ISBN-13: 1000605515

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This accessible guide supports school and education settings in co-producing SMART targets for education health and care plans, SEN support plans and Personal Education Plans. The book encourages educators to collaborate with children, young people and their caregivers to gain an in-depth understanding of their views, aspirations, strengths and areas of challenge, and to write purposeful, specific, measurable and achievable targets. Each chapter offers successful approaches to capture authentic voice, with a variety of contributors sharing their journey to improve child and family leadership by developing child-centred approaches in their contexts. The book includes case studies and reflective activities to further support the reader with creative and innovative approaches to SMART targets that are underpinned by the child's perspective. With contributions from a range of schools, and across age phases, this book encourages and enables collaboration with children, young people and their caregivers, and will be essential reading for SENCOs, designated leads for safeguarding, teachers and senior leaders in both mainstream and specialist settings.

Successfully Teaching and Managing Children with ADHD
Successfully Teaching and Managing Children with ADHD

Author: Fintan O'Regan

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-04-17

Total Pages: 109

ISBN-13: 0429659075

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Written by one of the UK's leading experts in ADHD, O’Regan’s Successfully Teaching and Managing Children with ADHD is an invaluable resource offering practical and effective strategies for managing the difficult and often disruptive symptoms of ADHD in the classroom setting. Alongside the accessible and user-friendly resources that have made the first edition so valued, this second edition offers: A greater number of case studies addressing the key issues surrounding ADHD in education Up-to-date information and advice regarding medication and behavioural strategies Specific advice on recognising and managing ADHD in girls and adults Chapters in this book explore topics such as recognising and managing ADHD behaviour; working with parents of children with ADHD; whole school approaches to ADHD; and professional development for teachers and assistants. With accompanying assessment and management resources including the CAST (Child ADHD Screening Tool), this is an essential tool for teachers, SENCOs, behavioural management staff and senior leaders.

Essential Tips for the Inclusive Secondary Classroom
Essential Tips for the Inclusive Secondary Classroom

Author: Pippa Whittaker

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-03-20

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 135166140X

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This go-to resource provides practitioners with quick, easy and cost-effective ways of improving inclusive practices in educational settings. Addressing the needs of children with various disabilities, from ADHD, dyslexia and low literacy skills, to physical disabilities, mental health and social needs, the book offers practitioners tips and ideas for ensuring that each and every student is integrated and supported to maximum effect. Clearly presented, conscisely written and easily implemented, tips relate to critical elements of the school setting, including: the school environment and classroom organisation teaching equipment and resources lesson structures and timings early recognition and collaboration with families student–practitioner interaction and peer relationships. Tips can be photocopied for display on staffroom noticeboards and circulation to colleagues. Engaging and accessible, this book will be an essential resource for practitioners, SENCOs and Inclusion Managers working in primary and secondary settings.

Time to Talk
Time to Talk

Author: Jean Gross

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-12-15

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 1351986651

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Time to Talk provides a powerful and accessible resource for practitioners working to improve children’s language and communication skills. Showcasing effective approaches in schools and settings across the country from the early years through primary and secondary education, it summarises research on what helps children and young people develop good communication skills, and highlights the importance of key factors: a place to talk, a reason to talk and support for talk. This timely second edition has been fully updated to reflect Pupil Premium, curriculum, assessment and special needs reforms, and can be used by individual practitioners as well as supporting a whole-school or setting approach to spoken language. It includes: whole-class approaches to developing all children and young people’s speaking and listening skills; ‘catch-up’ strategies for those with limited language; ways of differentiating the curriculum for those with difficulties; ways in which settings and schools can develop an effective partnership with specialists to help children with more severe needs; models schools can use to commission their own speech and language therapy services; examples of good practice in supporting parents/carers to develop their children’s language skills; and answers to practitioners’ most frequently asked questions about speech and language. Now in full-colour, this practical and engaging book is for all who are concerned about how to help children and young people with limited language and communication skills – school leaders, teachers, early-years practitioners, and the speech and language therapists they work with.

Brain Development and School
Brain Development and School

Author: Pat Guy

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-09-13

Total Pages: 215

ISBN-13: 1351025244

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Brain Development and School offers a range of practical classroom strategies to help pupils develop their executive function. Packed with useful tips that are grounded in theory, it examines how to support aspects of children’s executive functioning that can affect their school life; including self-control, memory, metacognition, organisation, motivation, self-regulation and focus. Relevant for pupils in the primary and secondary school, the book focuses on ways of improving children’s emotional and intellectual development. It includes: Discussion of what executive functioning is and the different factors that might affect a child’s executive functioning Ways that executive functioning weaknesses show themselves in school Support strategies for teachers and advice for pupils to improve specific areas of executive functioning Manageable solutions and modifications that can be applied within the mainstream classroom A self-assessment questionnaire that can be used as a starting point for discussion with pupils This book will be beneficial to all teachers, school leaders and SENCOs looking to support their pupils by identifying and understanding the root causes of their behaviour. It recognises the important role that schools play in pupils’ neurological development and suggests ways for schools to provide more personalised, differentiated support for individual pupils.

The SENCo Handbook
The SENCo Handbook

Author: Elizabeth Cowne

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-06-05

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 1317611772

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This sixth edition of the best-selling SENCo Handbook has been extensively updated to take account of the SEND Code of Practice (2014), recent research, and implications for policy and practice in schools and for SENCos. It provides vital information, practical approaches to the SENCo role and responsibilities, and perceptive analysis of issues, relevant to all schools, early years settings and colleges. Debating and discussing how the SENCo role has changed and will change, this book will help all SENCos, headteachers and school leaders to create and implement effective whole-school policy and practice for special educational needs. Key topics include: leading and managing change in SEN policy and practice building the capacity of class and subject teachers to meet the needs of pupils managing the graduated response for those with identified additional needs tracking and recording progress developing whole-school approaches to policy and practice for those with SEND the deployment and management of support staff working with children, young people and their parents working in partnership with a range of outside agencies and services Photocopiable training materials are included, as well as source lists for further reading and information. The SENCo Handbook is essential reading for those studying for the National Award for SEN Co-ordination, whilst more experienced SENCos will value its academic underpinning and common-sense on issues that matter.

The SENCO Handbook
The SENCO Handbook

Author: Elizabeth Cowne

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 0415453674

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In this handbook, Elizabeth Cowne offers practical guidance to SENCos so that they can meet the demands made on them by the National Curriculum and the latest legislation.