SENCO / Inclusion Leader

Mrs Jenny Mclean -Our SENCO (Special Educational Needs 

Co-ordinator)

The key responsibilities of the SENCO may include:

• overseeing the day-to-day operation of the school’s SEND policy

• co-ordinating provision for children with SEND

• liaising with the relevant Designated Teacher where a looked after pupil has SEND

• advising teaching and support staff on SEND support

• liaising with parents / carers of pupils with SEND

• liaising with early years providers, other schools, educational psychologists, health and social care professionals, and independent or voluntary bodies

• being a key point of contact with external agencies, especially the local authority and its support services

• liaising with potential next providers of education to ensure a pupil and their parents / carer are informed about options and a smooth transition is planned

• working with the Headteacher and school governors to ensure that the school meets its responsibilities under the Equality Act (2010) with regard to reasonable adjustments and access arrangements

• ensuring that the school keeps the records of all pupils with SEND up to date

Please email Mrs Jenny Mclean jmclean@leigh.coventry.sch.uk