About this session
The Successful SENCo – Building relationships, managing time, changing lives.
Being a SENCo (SENCo, SENDCo, ALNCo) is a demanding, time-consuming and busy role. This session seeks to equip SENCos with practical, honest, and achievable strategies designed to make the role more manageable.
It helps participants understand the challenges and frustrations they face in school, providing useful ‘nuggets’ of advice to help build relationships, save time, and spend energy on where it’s needed most - the children needing support.
The session explores the main ‘drains’ on the SENCo role - the large amount of administration and the challenge of juggling meetings and technology. It also provides ideas for effectively supporting staff you work with and the children in your care.
Useful for:
- Those new to the SENCo role
Suitable for:
- SENCos
- SENDCos
- ALNCos
- Those aspiring to fulfil the role
Also included:
- Summary Sheet of Key Points
- Certificate of Attendance
Session Leader: Ginny Bootman
Ginny Bootman is a SEND and Relationship Specialist and has been teaching longer than she hasn't! She is a former Headteacher, Senior Manager, and Class Teacher, teaching across ages in Primary schools. She is currently SENDCo of four Primary schools in Northamptonshire.
Ginny speaks nationally in the UK about her role as a SENDCO and the difference building positive connections makes to children, staff, and parents alike. She is the author of the book *Independent Thinking on Being a SENDCO* and is active on social media.