SENCo Course - Module 1

Managing the Role of the SENCo

Module 1: Managing Policy and Practice (4 days)

with Fil Came & Rachel Copeland

Dates: Part 1 - October 2011
Part 2 - March 2012
Venue: Uplands, High Wycombe, HP15 6LB
Fees: TBC

Module 1 aims to develop the SENCo's skills as an effective and efficient manager of the school's provision for pupils with special educational needs. A whole school approach underpins this module and throughout examples of good practice, policy and organisation are drawn from the independent sector for critical examination. The Module 1 flyer and booking form will be available spring 2011

Part One - October 2011

Part 1 focuses on understanding and then interpreting the statutory frameworks for SEN and disability for implementation within an independent school context. In doing so it will seek to clarify jargon, dispel a few myths and help to prioritise work. Above all it will encourage participants to acknowledge and accept the role of the SENCo as a key manager working across the whole school.

Day 1 - 0930-1630 - Statutory frameworks and Codes of Practice

Registration, welcome and introduction
What's going on in independent schools?
Every Child Matters & Personalised Learning
SENDA 2001
Making it work in independent schools

Day 2 - 0930-1600 - Role of the SENCO; Whole school policy & provision

The role of the SENCo
SEN policy for Independent Schools
Managing Learning Support
Provision Mapping
Working with parents

Part Two - March 2012

Part 2 explores the managerial and personal skills required to be an effective manager. Participants will be offered a fascinating insight into their management style as well as a host of practical strategies, suggestions and support to enable the busy SENCo to cope with the pressures of the job.

Day 3 - 0930-1600 - Managing skills and personal effectiveness

My management style
Practical skills for effective communication
Making the most of ICT
Finding time!

Day 4 - 0930-1600 - Looking to the future

Monitoring and evaluating policy and practice
Development planning
Preparing for inspection
Summary and review of seminar sessions

Accommodation: Uplands - Set amidst beautiful Chiltern countryside and landscaped gardens overlooking the Hughenden Valley, Uplands combines a classical mansion house with purpose built contemporary buildings. With 18 acres of grounds to explore, you're bound to be inspired.

If you require accommodation at Uplands, we shall give you a booking reservation ID once your booking is confirmed. This will enable you to book either the £TBC (B&B) or the £TBC (Dinner, B&B) - they will take a credit card number to guarantee the rooms only - payment will then be made on departure.

Course Fees - Option1
Full four day course: £TBC

Part-time attendance per day: £TBC

Course Fees - Option2
Full four day course + Advanced Certificate (includes university fees, tutoring, resources and marking) £TBC

Payment: Payment can be made either by BACS, cheque or by card.

Course Tutor: Fil Came, Director Learning-Works & Rachel Copeland, Sevenoaks Prep School

Presenters: A Range of school based and external experts.
Administrator: Dominique Came, Director Learning-Works.

Link to Worcester University