SENDCo

Under the direction of the Principal and Vice Principal, the

SENDCo is responsible for the strategic leadership of SEND across all areas of

school.

The SENCo has a duty to promote high quality inclusive education,

ensuring students fulfil their potential through effective teaching and

learning and high expectations.

Support the Academy to ensure it meets the

statutory requirements of SEND. Including the Academy’s graduated Response Provide effective direction and leadership to

SEND support staff in order to effectively provide support and challenge to

pupils with SEND in mainstream classrooms and within the specialist classroom

areas. Model best practice, lead staff training and

support staff to deliver high quality inclusive education. Liaise with outside professionals to ensure

adequate provision for pupils. Arrange effective SEND INSET days/Staff

Meeting in collaboration with the leadership team and executive team,

supporting colleagues / visitors who do so. Prepare and organise SEND timetables and

provision plans Take a leading role in reviewing / writing

SEND policy documentation that reflect the schools practice. Assist in the display and dissemination of

information to staff / parents and the community for whole school and SEND

specific matters. Co-ordinate the writing and review of student

support plans Write HLN bids and take a full role in the

EHCP process when required. Oversee admissions and transitions for pupils

with SEND. To contribute to the development, monitoring and evaluation of the

Academy Development Plan. To monitor teaching

standards with the SLT. To monitor and

evaluate standards of learning in the school with SLT. Attend Leadership

meetings as required. Contribute to the

creation of a climate that enables all staff to develop and maintain positive

attitudes towards their teaching. Work

collaboratively with the leadership team on identified academy priorities. To have

responsibility and devolved leadership under the direction of the Principal for

the strategic leadership and management of SEND. To ensure that the

school complies with all statutory requirements in terms of the curriculum,

assessment and recording and reporting of pupils’ attainment and progress and

the code of practice. To implement

appropriate strategies for improving and sustaining high standards of teaching,

learning and achievement for all pupils. To ensure that

teachers – through short, medium and long term plans – understand how to adapt

planning to meet the needs of all learners. To use data

effectively to establish clear and challenging targets for pupil achievement

and improvement, including SEND. To train as a

Deputy DSL To offer support

and guidance to staff in the effective teaching of pupils suggesting

appropriate strategies and CPD opportunities to ensure high standards. To liaise with

relevant members of staff including outside agencies, Lead CPD meetings

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