--- title: 'The role of a SENCO' url: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/the-role-of-a-senco' markdown: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/the-role-of-a-senco.md' date: '2025-04-23' description: 'What is the role of SENCOs in supporting neuro-divergent children As a SENCO Rachel sees her role as advocating for vulnerable children. Although often parents are the first to spot some concerning signs, sometimes it’s the teacher or the SENCO who might notice something in a child and who might need to bring this to the attention of the parent. This initial conversation with the parent can be difficult. Parents and Teachers/SENCOs need to work together and share the differences between the child when at school or at home.' taxonomy: category: - Toolkit tag: - 'School Life' - 'Early Intervention' type: - Video contributor: - 'Rachel Adams-Constantine' - 'Samantha Wrightson' - 'Kate Kinninmont' --- # Rachel - Life as a SENCO [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ Early Intervention ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Early%20Intervention) [ ![Nip in the Bud](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/themes/nitb/images/logos/round-logo.png) ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us "About Nip in the Bud") ![Rachel Adams-Constantine](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/06.about-us/02.authors-and-experts/rachel-adams-constantine/rachel-senco.jpg) Speaker [Rachel Adams-Constantine](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/authors-and-experts/rachel-adams-constantine)expert Duration: 0h 13m 16s Published: May 2023 Produced and Directed by: [Kate Kinninmont](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/authors-and-experts/kate-kinninmont) #### Warning: Please note – some images and content may be upsetting or disturbing. This film is not intended to be watched by children. #### Read the transcript of the film:[ Transcript of Rachel - Life as a SENCO](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/life-of-a-senco) What is the role of SENCOs in supporting neuro-divergent children As a SENCO Rachel sees her role as advocating for vulnerable children. Although often parents are the first to spot some concerning signs, sometimes it’s the teacher or the SENCO who might notice something in a child and who might need to bring this to the attention of the parent. This initial conversation with the parent can be difficult. 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