The course will give a clear picture on the issues surrounding the identification and education of pupils with special needs in mainstream secondary schools. Delegates will understand what challenges may arise when working with students with SEN and how these can best be approached and addressed within their own school setting.

The course will examine the management issues that are faced by SENCOs and will provide strategies to support colleagues in overcoming these. It will examine the ways that you can effectively support senior management and classroom teachers in meeting the individual needs of the children in their classrooms, to ensure positive outcomes for all. The tutor will cover the latest research and guidelines on supporting pupils with SEN and examine the qualities that make a highly effective SENCO.