In this week’s podcast we are talking about managing the SENCO Workload. Our guest is Natalie Packer, an independent education consultant, specialising in SEND and school improvement. Natalie develops and delivers a wide range of training and support to schools, multi-academy trusts and other organisations. She is a member of nasen’s 0-11 Advisory Group, and also supports the Whole School SEND review process. On top of this and being a Governor and Trustee Natalie has also found time to write books The Perfect SENCO and The Teacher’s Guide to SEN.

Useful Links:

https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/media/bathspaacuk/education-/research/senco-workload/SENCOWorkloadReport-FINAL2018.pdf   - original Bath Spa / nasen workload survey report

https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/media/bathspaacuk/education-/research/senco-workload/National-SENCO-Workload-Survey-Report-Jan-2020.pdf - follow up report

SENCO Induction Pack – available on https://www.sendgateway.org.uk

SENCO Forum for questions – https://www.sencoforum.com

Focus On training for staff available at www.nasen.org

www.ipsea.org.uk - courses available on knowing the SEND law

https://www.provisionmap.co.uk - provision mapping software

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Perfect-SENCO-Natalie-Packer/dp/178135104X - Natalie's book!