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Equips SENCOs and aspiring SENCOs to engage in high level continuing professional development activity associated with studying for mandatory qualifications, and supports critical and innovative practice and career progression.
List of contents
Part One: Examining the SENCo role Chapter 1 - Examining the SENCo role Chapter 2 - SENCo professional identity and development Chapter 3 - SENCos and inclusive pedagogy Chapter 4 - The SENCo as leader: speaking up and speaking out Chapter 5 - SENCos engaging with theory Part Two: The SENCo at work Chapter 6 - The SENCo role across age phases Chapter 7 - Working with children and young people experiencing additional challenges Chapter 8 - Working with parents Chapter 9 - Working with other professionals Chapter 10 - Working with critical reflection on professional practice Chapter 11 - SENCos using data Chapter 12 - Evidence based practice to promote advocacy for learners with SEND
About the author
Helen Knowler is a qualified teacher who has specialised in social, emotional and mental health for over three decades. Within higher education she has worked at the universities of Plymouth, Bristol and Exeter, and now leads the National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination at the University of Wolverhampton.
Hazel Richards is a senior lecturer on the Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion Studies course at the University of Wolverhampton. Prior to this she lectured at the University of Worcester on the Education Studies course and in the Department of Children and Families. She is an HCPC registered speech and language therapist, has a Masters in special and inclusive education, and a doctorate which investigated SENCo identity and influences on practice.
Stephanie Brewster started out as a speech and language therapist working in various health and educational settings with children and adults with significant communication needs. A key part of this was supporting pre-registration students on placement and contributing to CPD. She is currently a senior lecturer at the University of Wolverhampton, in the special educational needs, disability and inclusion studies department, working predominantly with postgraduate learners.
