SEND Code of Practice 2015: 6.91 - The school should ensure that the SENCO has sufficient time and resources to carry out these functions. This should include providing the SENCO with sufficient administrative support and time away from teaching to enable them to fulfil their responsibilities in a similar way to other important strategic roles within a school.
More and more SENCOs are finding the bureaucracy and admin of SEND a significant barrier to being able to do their role effectively. In order to support their workload, schools are employing SEND Admin Assistants whose role is to support the SENCO with the admin and paperwork that is now required to carry out this vital role in schools.
This Masterclass will provide comprehensive training for a SEND Admin Assistant to carry out their role effectively whilst supporting the SENCO in the day-to-day management of SEND across a school.
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES
This masterclass will enable you to:
Understand the role and responsibilities of a SEND Admin Assistant
Gain knowledge of SEND legislation, including the Children and Families Act 2014 and the Equality Act 2010
Develop systems and documentation to support the SENCO and wider staff team
Manage SEND records, EHCP processes and access arrangements effectively
Build confidence in supporting communication between parents, staff and external agencies
Take away practical tools to streamline SEND administration in your school
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
SEND Admin Assistants, Administrative staff supporting the SENCO, Inclusion or SEND team support staff, School leaders looking to introduce or strengthen the SEND Admin Assistant role.
FACILITATOR Lorraine Petersen has 25 years’ experience in the mainstream school environment as a Teacher and Headteacher. From 2004 – 2013 Lorraine was CEO of NASEN, a charitable organisation supporting all those who work with children and young people with SEND. She worked on a number of projects with various agencies including the Department for Education, the National College of Teaching and Leadership & UKTI, not to mention being a chair, keynote speaker & workshop facilitator at numerous national & international events and conferences.
