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About nasennasen is the leadingorganisation promotingthe advancement anddevelopment of allindividuals with special andadditional educational needs.It promotes the developmentof children and young peoplewith special and additionaleducational needs andsupports those workingin this field.nasen is an invaluableresource for teachersand provides a wealth ofinformation and supportthrough its ContinualProfessional Development.How can nasenevents supportmy work?nasen events aim to help:• Develop knowledgeof special and additionaleducational needs.• Keep up to date wit hlegislation and createpolicies for your setting.• Improve skills in workingwith children with specialand additionaleducational needs.• Provide a safe environmentand opportunities foryou to explore newways of working.• Provide opportunities foryou to network withcolleagues from similarsettings.IntroductionSince the identification of the need for the Special Educational NeedsCoordinator (SENCO)* role there has been debate about what is thedefinitive role and how realistic are the demands on this role within schools.The introduction of the SENCO regulations in 2008 and the requirementfor all new SENCOs to have accredited training from September 2009will have a significant impact on the role of our future SENCOs. SENCOsplay a key role in ensuring that schools meet the needs of children andyoung people with SEN and disabilities. They are also an important point ofcontact for parents. This conference will aim to meet some of the trainingneeds to develop skills essential to the role of the SENCO.Conference Programme09:00 - 09:30 Registration & Refreshments09:30 - 09:40 Welcome & Introduction -Lorraine Petersen, nasen’s CEO09:40 - 10:10 Keynote 1 - Phil Snell, TDA10:10 - 10:40 Keynote 2 - Carol Frankl, Southover Partnership10:40 - 10:45 Questions from the floor to keynote speakers10:45 - 11:00 Refreshments & Exhibition11:00 - 12:30 Morning Workshop SessionA. The SENCO role leading andmanaging change - Carol FranklB. SENCO as trainer and coach- Liz GerschelC. A workshop for new and aspiringSENCOs - Helen JacksonD. How the role of the SENCO can/shouldsupport the new secondary curriculum- Nell Banfield12:30 - 13:00 SENCO Network13:00 - 14:00 Lunch & Exhibition14:00 - 14:30 SENCO Network14:30 - 16:00 Afternoon Workshop SessionA. The SENCO role leading andmanaging change - Carol FranklB. SENCO as trainer and coach- Liz GerschelC. A workshop for new and aspiringSENCOs - Helen JacksonD. How the role of the SENCO can/shouldsupport the new secondary curriculum- Nell Banfield16:00 Conference ends*The term Special Educational Needs Coordinator or SENCO applies to English educational policy.Policy and terminology may differ in Ireland, Scotland and Wales but best practice may be transferable / interpretedto fit as appropriate. Where possible we will try to accommodate policy from other areas but this may not bepossible in all cases. Please check limitations prior to booking.www.nasen.org.uk

Conference Workshop ProfilesKeynote: Developing the Role of theSENCO for the 21st CenturyPhil Snell,Programme Leader Special EducationalNeeds and Disability, Training andDevelopment Agency for SchoolsThe SENCO role Leading andManaging ChangeCarol Frankl,Southover PartnershipThis workshop will give participants theopportunity to look at their role strategicallyand examine what needs to happen to developSEN provision and manage change successfully.The focus will be on pupil achievement,effective interventions and deployment of staff.Through looking at your SEN systems you willbe able to begin to problem solve in new andcreative ways.A workshop for new and aspiringSENCOsHelen Jackson,Southover PartnershipThe scope and complexity of the SENCO rolecan be daunting. This workshop will help newand aspiring SENCOs to identify and prioritisethe most effective way to achieve success.We will identify the key components of theSENCO role and prioritise them to create anaction plan for you by the end of the session.The SENCO as Trainer and CoachLiz GerschelIn this workshop, SENCOs will explore their rolein supporting and empowering teachers andteaching assistants, and developing staff skillsand confidence in meeting the needs of pupilswith SEN. We will look at the most effectiveuse of focused training, continuing professionaldevelopment and coaching strategies.How the role of the SENCO can/shouldsupport the new secondary curriculumNell Banfield,Programme Manager, Diversityand InclusionQualifications and Curriculum AuthorityThe role of the SENCO is pivotal in supportingthe flexibility within the new curriculum in workingin partnership with senior curriculum leaders,middle managers, classroom teachers, mentorsand teaching assistants so that links can bemade between intervention programmes andwider learning, and with curriculum themes anddimensions to make learning more meaningful.The conference programme has been designed to allow for networking opportunities for SENCOswho, whilst they work within a school team, are often isolated from their SENCO peers.As part of the conference package delegates will receive a comprehensive pack of informationand handouts for all workshops. A hot two course meal and refreshments throughout the dayare also included in the price of your delegate fee.This nasen conference is targeted at SENCOs, aspiring SENCOs and those with line managementresponsibility for SENCOs but may also be of benefit to those in other educational management roles.www.nasen.org.uk