SENCOs Special Educational Needs

Inclusion has historically focused on the issue of special educational needs (SEN) within schools and local authorities (LAs). Services and support have been provided via a special needs co-ordinator (SENCO) within schools for pupils with a range of specific, identifiable needs... 

The head pointed out that many children in the school have chronic health problems that have an impact on their education. To help overcome these problems, better hnks between health and education agencies were required. In turn such contacts would help parents to negotiate their way through the complex process of getting support for their children. The school has been working hard to improve communication with many parents and it is now felt to be satisfactory. In particular, staff from the resourced provision have good personal contact with parents. It is less so with those who work with other students who have been identified as having special educational needs. The SENCO feels more needs to be done and contact with families could be developed further. 

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