--- title: 'What is a SENCO?' url: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/what-is-a-senco' markdown: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/what-is-a-senco.md' date: '2025-04-24' description: 'Role of a SENCO A Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) is a qualified teacher within a school who is responsible for overseeing provision for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). They play a key role in identifying and addressing the specific learning needs of students, ensuring they receive appropriate support and are able to reach their full potential. What does a SENCO do? SENCos work with teachers, parents, and other professionals to identify and assess the needs of students with SEN. They help develop and implement individualised support plans, including Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), which outline the specific needs and goals of the child. SENCos coordinate the various aspects of support for students with SEN, including classroom adjustments, specialised teaching, and access to external services. They act as a key point of contact for parents, teachers, other professionals, and the local authority, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. Experience of being a SENCO Read more about the experience of being a SENCO: Life of a SENCO' taxonomy: category: - Toolkit tag: - Support - Parenting type: - Article contributor: - 'Alis Rocca' partner: - 'Uk Trauma Council' --- # What is a SENCO? #### Table of Contents - [Role of a SENCO](#role-of-a-senco) - [What does a SENCO do?](#what-does-a-senco-do) - [Experience of being a SENCO](#experience-of-being-a-sen) ## Role of a SENCO A Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) is a qualified teacher within a school who is responsible for overseeing provision for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). They play a key role in identifying and addressing the specific learning needs of students, ensuring they receive appropriate support and are able to reach their full potential. ## What does a SENCO do? SENCos work with teachers, parents, and other professionals to identify and assess the needs of students with SEN. They help develop and implement individualised support plans, including Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), which outline the specific needs and goals of the child. SENCos coordinate the various aspects of support for students with SEN, including classroom adjustments, specialised teaching, and access to external services. They act as a key point of contact for parents, teachers, other professionals, and the local authority, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. ## Experience of being a SENCO Read more about the experience of being a SENCO: [Life of a SENCO](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/life-of-a-senco) --- Was this helpful? 0 0 Share: [ Previous Post](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/the-role-of-a-senco) [Next Post ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/early-intervention-series/early-intervention-1-does-my-child-need-help) #### Other Related Posts: ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/06.about-us/05.nip-in-the-bud-news/understanding-the-un-convention-on-the-rights-of-the-child/zach-lucero.webp) ### Article: Understanding the UN Convention on the rights of the child [Article: Understanding the UN Convention on the rights of the child](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/nip-in-the-bud-news/understanding-the-un-convention-on-the-rights-of-the-child) Explore how the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) promotes children’s mental health and wellbeing. 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