[senco-forum] How to become a SENCo

interested in special needs. However, I am finding it very difficult to

I can recall posting something about this fairly recently, so it may be
worth looking in the archives.

Every school has to have a Senco, but it is up to the Headteacher how this
is done in an individual school.  Most people who are now sencos have
either applied for the post, under that or another title, from inside or
outside the school, when there has been a vacancy.  There are courses on
the role of the senco (I did one about 6 years ago with Roehampton, which
was funded by my LA), but they are usually undertaken by people who are
already in post, or who have been newly appointed.  Things seem to vary so
much from LA to LA.

If you wish to gain special needs qualifications before applying for
senco/special needs teaching posts, there is a variety of courses
available, from dyslexia qualifications to SEN Diplomas - I did a diploma
with University of Wales 13 years ago.  I'm afraid you may need to be
prepared to fund yourself.

I think that your best initial move would be to contact your LA SEN
Advisory Service, to see what information they may have.  Good luck; it is
a hard road to follow, but very worthwhile.

I hope that this is useful.  Happy Christmas and enjoy the rest of the
holiday.

Jean

S Wales

 I am currently a primary teacher in Kent and I have always been especially
> interested in special needs. However, I am finding it very difficult to
> find out how I can train and gain funding to become a coordinator. My
> headteacher has been unhelpful in giving me any guidance and so I was
> wondering if the forum has any guidance or advice to offer me.
>
>   Lizzie
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