The national standards for SENCOs set out the professional knowledge, skills and attributes needed to carry out the role effectively.
Although SENCOs must have a good knowledge of special educational needs, these standards focus on expertise in leadership and management. Some aspects of leadership and management are generic, but others are specific to special needs and the type of school in question.
The standards are in five sections:
- The core purpose of the SENCO
- Key outcomes of SEN coordination
- Professional knowledge and understanding
- Skills and attributes
- Key areas of SEN coordination
You can order a copy of the standards from the publication line: 0845 6060 323
