Who is responsible for SEND at Handale Primary School?
A number of people have specific responsibilities for SEND provision at Handale Primary School. The following diagram shows this in detail.
Headteacher
The Headteacher is responsible for:
- Appointment of a suitably qualified and experienced SENCO
- Allocation of SEND resources
- Monitoring the quality of teaching and learning across the school
SENCO
The SENCO’s duties and responsibilities include:
- Identification of pupils with SEND
- Monitoring the provision of SEND support
- Tracking the progress of pupils with SEND
- Development and operation of the SEND Policy
- Providing guidance and support to staff on SEND issues
- Management of review meetings
- Liaising with parents/carers
- Coordination of outside agencies
School Leaders
The School leader’s duties and responsibilities include:
- Production of their phase’s provision map
- Management of teaching assistants
- Tracking of pupil progress
Classroom Teachers
A Classroom Teacher’s duties and responsibilities include:
- Provision of High Quality classroom teaching for all
- Provision of Wave 2 and Wave 3 support for SEND pupils (see below)
- Assessment of pupils progress
- Liaising with parents/carers
SEND Specialist Teaching Assistants
Teaching Assistants
The Teaching Assistants will:
- Provide Wave 2 and Wave 3 support for pupils with SEND
- Provide classroom support for pupils
Specialist Outside Agencies
Specialist Outside Agencies provide support, guidance and assessment that cannot be facilitated through the school’s own resources.
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