CHAPTER 2
Roles and Responsibilities within Whole-school SEN Coordination
This chapter introduces the theme of roles and responsibilities in mainstream schools for pupils with special educational needs. This includes the roles and responsibilities of the governors and head teacher, as well as those of the SENCo. The overall responsibilities lie with the governing body and the head teacher, who carry out the strategic planning for the school's development. All teachers have a responsibility for those pupils in their classes with special educational needs. Parents, pupils and ancillary staff also have their parts to play. The coordination of the day-to-day policy and practice for SEN is the responsibility of the SENCo. It is important to conceptualise ...
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