It is the SENCO’s REsponsibility to:

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• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the school’s SEN policy
   

• Liaise with the relevant Designated Teacher where a looked after pupil has SEN
   

• Advise teachers on using a graduated approach to providing SEN support
   

• Advise on the deployment of the school’s delegated budget and other resources to meet the pupil’s needs effectively
   

• Liaise with parents/carers of pupils with SEN
   

• Liaise with and be a key point of contact for external agencies
   

• Ensure that the school keeps the records of all SEN pupils up to date
   

• Work with the head teacher and school governors to ensure that the school meets its responsibilities with regard to reasonable adjustments and access arrangements

 

 

In addition to our SENCO, the main contacts for SEND are:

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• Jill Cooke, Head Teacher

• Kirsten Tate, Special Educational Needs Governor

 

Both can be contacted by calling the school on 01207 239661 or emailing dsrcshield@shieldrow.co.uk.

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