Young people aged 16 or over in further education
Contact the college before your child starts to make sure they can meet your child's needs.
The college and your local authority will talk to your child about the support they need.
SENCo
Each setting has a special educational needs coordinator (SENCo). This is the person you need to contact if you think your child needs support.
The key responsibilities of the SENCo may include:
- overseeing the day-to-day operation of the SEN policy
- co-ordinating provision for children with SEN
- liaising with parents of pupils with SEN
- liaising with other schools, educational psychologists, health and social care professionals and independent or voluntary bodies
- being a key point of contact with external agencies, especially the local authority and its support services
- ensuring that the school keeps the records of all pupils with SEN up to date
- advising on the graduated approach to providing SEN support
SEN support can include:
- a special learning programme
- extra help from a teacher or assistant, including help from a specialist teacher
- to work in a smaller group
- help to take part in-class activities
- extra encouragement in their learning
- help to communicate with other children
- referral to other organisations for support
- support with physical or personal care difficulties. For example, eating, getting around school safely or using the toilet
