The SENCO Handbook: Working Within a Whole-school Approach

by ElizabethCowne (Author)

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  Paperback
  2000

  $19.21

  Bringing advice up to date with the Disability Discrimination Act Code of Practice for Schools (2002) and The Revised Code of Practice (2001), this fourth edition is useful reading for all SENCOs across early years, primary, secondary and FE settings. Elizabeth Cowne offers clear and practical guidance to SENCOs so that they can meet the demands made on them by the National Curriculum and the latest legislation. Prioritising their roles and responsibilities and developing a whole-school approach to meeting special educational needs within an inclusive framework has become an important part of school policy and development, and one in which SENCOs have a key role to play. Topics include: roles and responsibilities for schools in the light of the Revised Code of Practice (2001) and the Disability Discrimination Act Code of Practice for Schools (2002); planning IEPs within School Action and School Action Plus stages of the new graduated response; working in partner ship with parents and pupils; strategies for planning an inclusive curriculum for pupils with all levels of the National curriculum including the P levels; managing effective support systems; working with multi-professional networks; and a photocopiable activity pack for staff development. This fully updated fourth edition aims at supporting all those developing policies and practice within a whole-school approach to meeting special educational needs. Previous editions have proved to be an invaluable resource for all those involved in SEN coordination.

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  Paperback
  2008

  $4.77

  *Shortlisted for nasen Awards 2009: Book to Promote Professional Development* SENCOs have a key role to play in developing and implementing an inclusive framework for meeting Special Educational Needs The fifth edition of this best-selling SENCO Handbook provides up-to-date information and advice in relation to three key government publications; Removing Barriers to Achievement: The Government's Strategy for SEN (2004), Every Child Matters: Change for Children in Schools (2004) and the Disability Discrimination Act (2005), particularly the disability equality duty and accessibility plan. Elizabeth Cowne offers clear and practical guidance to SENCOs enabling them to meet the demands made on them by the latest legislation and practice. This comprehensive companion: * introduces the reader to the key concepts and issues of SEN and inclusion * provides detailed information for SENCOs, head teachers and governors about developing whole-school policy and practice for children and young people with SEN * advises on essential aspects of the SENCos' role including the management of support staff, working in partnership with parents and outside agencies, and the improvement of teaching and learning. * enables those working in education to debate, discuss and reflect on the issues presented in relation to their work in schools or other settings * includes a photocopiable section of staff development activities * gives information on further reading and source materials. The SENCO Handbook remains essential reading for all those responsible for special educational needs working in early years, primary, secondary and FE settings.