Fw: [senco-forum] Re: The new term

Hi Klaus
  Yes, I take your point - we should be at the centre of encouraging the ECM agenda.  We should be redefining our role within the school.  But, to me the first priority has to be getting the right support in place for the pupils I have a direct responsibility for.  Whole school policy is something I have an influence on and a say in but it is not my immediate first priority.

  Amanda

Klaus Wedell <k.wedell at ncet6.demon.co.uk> wrote:
  Briony asks 'What are you looking forward to getting your teeth into this
year?'

In the light of the House of Commons Committee report on special
educational
needs and their recommendations about:

~ the important role of SENCos ,

~ all schools prioritising attention to the Every Child Matters 5 Outcomes:
for children to be healthy, safe, enjoy and achieve, make a positive
contribution, and achieve economic well-being,

I'm wondering how far SENCos have been able to encourage their schools to
see these as positive and valued objectives - rather than just the
competitive 'Standards Agenda'?

Klaus Wedell - (with my learning support assistant hat on)

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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Briony Verdon (4)" 
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> Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 6:03 PM
> Subject: [senco-forum] Re: The new term
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> > Let's get into practicalities. What do people see as the priorities for
> the new term. I've started wrangling over my support timetable for 17 TAs
> and I need some inspirational diversion so that my brain is functioning
> before Friday.
> >
> > What are you looking forward to getting your teeth into this year?
> > Any tips for getting new year 7 settled as quickly as possible?
> > Any suggestions for things to do with TAs on INSET days?
> > In fact any pearls of wisdom that anyone wants to share would be very
> gratefully received.
> >
> > Briony
> >
> > Secondary Senco
> >
> >
>

Amanda
Secondary SENCO
Cornwall