The Sendco Book 1a - The Sendco Support Series

I once started a CPD session on differentiation with a slide showing Granny how to suck eggs. This must be one of the most difficult chapters I had to write in this series. Why? Because it really does feel like teaching Granny to suck eggs! You have your job role because you already know what a SENDCO is and what your job is supposed to be. It should also be detailed in your job description. There is much talk about the 'strategic SENDCO' one who plans and co-ordinates for the pupils identified which is a cold, clinical approach to the work. A SENDCO is more likely to have originally come from the nurturing and caring side of things and be drawn to the role from a desire to assist those pupils who need it the most. Balancing those two things will be one of the toughest challenges you face. Before you can become strategic you need to know your role and know your SEN and hopefully this book has helped with your understanding of the first of these.