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Understand how to obtain information about individual needs, capabilities and interests of disabled children and young people, and those with special educational needs

This Teachers TV film is ‘A day in the life of a SENCO’ looks at the role and responsibilities of a SENCO in a primary school and how they support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. This film refers to statements, which have been replaced by EHC plans. Watch the video and make notes. Is there anything in this video that you were unaware of, or that you can use in your workplace?

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Tutorial Video
Reading Materials

‘Lesson observation tool’ from the TDA
‘Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)’ from the Gov.UK website
'SEND roles and responsibilities’ from Devon County Council
‘SEN professionals’ from the Good Schools Guide
‘EHC needs assessments’ from the Independent Parental Special Education Advice (IPSEA)
‘What does SEN Support in school mean?’ from the Independent Parental Special Education Advice (IPSEA)

Presentation
Good Practice Example
Good Practice Example
Good Practice Example
Interactive Quiz
Evidence Opportunities
Extended Learning

Click to read ‘Observation In Playground And Classroom’ from the Educational Psychologist website offering some different techniques for making observations.
This second article from the same Educational Psychologist website explains how to use observations of a control child to make a more meaningful observation of a target child.
'SEN Support for pupils in mainstream schools’ from Hackney Local Offer explains more about the roles of settings (early years, education and skills) and the different responsible bodies (governors and Local Authorities) who have a duty to ensure the needs of pupils identified as having special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEN/D) are met.
Use the internet to research the different support services your local council have available.
This section of the Council for Disabled Children website looks at how effective working with others can be.
This website from Northern Ireland called NI Direct has an article ‘The people involved if your child has special educational needs’. Some of the title may be different to your home nation but the roles performed will be similar.
This group of videos from Suffolk Sendiass looks at different aspects of SEN support in Suffolk. How does this compare to the support in your own area

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