[senco-forum] SENCOs as part of SMT

>Helen

Helen et al,
I'm SENCo in a large 2dry, with a lot on the SEN register. I'm not a member 
of SMT, but will be high on the new TLR structure.
A conscious choice... SMT have broader subjects to deal with (management), I 
deal with particular students, their needs, and how to implement those 
needs. This does have whole-school , as well as strategic implications. 
These I resolve through the relevant assistant, deputy or head teacher, all 
of whom are open to arguement.
Another bonus of non-SMT status... I have time to plan, relax and recharge 
over the holidays, unlike 'those above'.
Rob

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <lynn.harvey at blueyonder.co.uk>
To: "Helen Reidy" <mail at helenreidy.f9.co.uk>
Cc: "senco forum" <senco-forum at lists.becta.org.uk>
Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 7:47 AM
Subject: Re: [senco-forum] SENCOs as part of SMT

> >Helen
> I'm not part of SMT. I have one management point. Not sure about TLR as
> getting new head in Spt. Have been half time teacher half time SENCO for
> three years. From Sept, wil be half SENCO half special needs teacher. I've
> not seen the SEF, I don't have anything to do with decision making, and
> I'm left to get on with it. I don't have certain rights, but then I don't
> have the responsibilities to go with them. I often think I prefer less
> money. less hassle, etc - but OFSTED will not see it that way.
> Good luck.
> Lynn
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> Does anyone out there have any knowledge of the percentages of SENCOs who
>> are part of their school's SMT? I seem to be landed with more and more
>> responsibility, but with no 'recognition' of any sort for it.
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>> Any info would be helpful - Appraisal looming, so this would be an ideal
>> time to raise the issue
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>> Thanks in advance
>>
>> Helen in Shropshire
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