Communicating as SENCO

Responsibility of SENCO for 2018

One of my goals throughout 2018 in the role of SENCO, was to set up systems that were sustainable and transparent and also ensure that communication between support services, myself, staff and whānau was evident.  I feel like this has been achieved and has been effective.  

I have initiated and had regular communication with staff, parents and different people from support agencies.  I have asked teachers to identify students with needs and worked to help get these set up.  When something is put in place or actioned, I send emails to let people know. I also add dates for referrals on to the staff calendar and make sure I send reminders when these dates are coming up.

I have made numerous calls and have conversations with parents from across the school to help support their needs.  I also make time to follow up and catch up on things, making sure I inform parents about progress and traction.  I also make sure parents know that they can contact me at any time to discuss any needs.

I created a sheet which shows the children who are on our special needs radar and have shared this with staff:

SENCO has been the area of responsibility that has needed a lot of my time, energy and focus.  I have worked hard to ensure that I have done my best in this role and worked independently and alongside others to ensure our children who need extra support, are able to access this.

• Actively contribute, and work collegially, in the pursuit of improving my own and organisational practice, showing leadership, particularly in areas of responsibility.