WORKING WITH SENIOR LEADERS AND MANAGEMENT

Carrying out full school review of SEND provision
Providing mentor support for SENCOs accessing post-graduate certificate
School improvement planning
Ensuring all relevant Government guidance and legislation is implemented
Working with full Governing Body and named SEND GovernorImproving parent/carer relationships and confidence
Preparing for OFSTED
Ensuring SEND information on the school website is of high quality and up to date
Developing pupil/student voice and improving opinions
Ensuring that SEND pupils/students make substantial progress and reach their full potential
Ensuring reputation and image of school is excellent in relation to SEND
Empowering SENCO to increase senior leadership confidence in SEND management and effectiveness
WORKING WITH SENCOS

Multi-agency meetings
Meetings with parents/carers
Updating the SEND school information report and school website
Monitoring income and expenditure and evaluating good value for money
Record keeping
Increasing expertise and confidence especially for OFSTED and other inspections
Support in obtaining postgraduate certificate for SEND Co-ordination
Consultation with pupils/students
Provision mapping
Evaluating data
Reviewing and writing policies
Observations
Identification of SEND and the SEND register
Statutory review meetings
TRAINING

Understanding the SEND Code of Practice
SEND need types and hierarchy of provision
The Equality Act – Supporting Learners with a Disability
Reasonable adjustments and accessibility planning
Supporting pupils with medical conditions
Effective use of Teaching Assistants
WORKING WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES OR MULTI-ACADEMY TRUSTS

Acting as link adviser for special educational needs
Line managing Specialist Education Services, for example, Service for Visual Impairment, Service for Hearing Impairment, Service for pupils with ASD, statutory EHC planning team
Carrying out review of educational provision for SEND across a Local Authority or Multi-Academy group
Representing SEND as part of full school improvement service
Organising or contributing to SENCO network days and CPD opportunities in relation to SEND for all schools
Challenging and supporting SENCOs and senior leaders in implementing government strategy and guidance in relation to SEND
Delivering presentations and messages to Governing Bodies
Working with specific data managers to provide reports and overviews on SEND
Working more intensely with schools causing concern
Julie can challenge, advise and support with regard to implementing the SEND Code of Practice and other relevant Government policies and guidance.