Management Information Sheet

SENCO Conference

MI Sheet TypeFlyer
To Be Completed By: 09/03/2012
MI Number:49/12
Publication Date:02/03/2012 12:00:00
LA Contact:Judith Carter (01603 307700)
Audience:Headteacher, SENCO

SENCO Conference

The Essential SENCO Network Conference 2012
Practical Support for SENCOs in Norfolk
5th July 2012
John Innes Centre
9.15- 3.45pm

Norfolk SENCOs are invited to attend a practical themed conference aimed at supporting them fulfil their essential role for learners with SEND.

The day will include:
  • An opportunity to listen to the first hand account of a 'cluster SENCO' and a school based SENCO from Nottingham describe their collaborative working in clusters

  • Practical details for SENCOs on the Norfolk 'cluster tool kit'

  • Workshops introducing 'how to' guides - overcoming barriers to learning for high incidence SEN

  • Core information on transition planning, preparing for tribunals, the Equality Act, and Safeguarding

  • Practical guidance on Ofsted preparation including, using data to evidence base progress, writing case studies, the progression guidance and the four functions of Learning Support


  • The overall aim of the conference is to ensure that SENCOs in Norfolk can feel 'confident and competent' to start the process of cluster distribution of SEN funding in September 2012.

    Essential SENCO Network member: No charge (funded as part of annual membership)
    Non-members: Maintained school £40
    Academy/Independent/Free school £80

    Booking is essential as places are limited due to venue capacity. Bookings should be made via http://www.cpd.norfolk.gov.uk/sdms/ using course code ENWH2. Online bookings are limited to one per school, any additional places will be charged at the above rate.

    To book additional places, or if you have any queries please contact David Amis, tel no. 01603 307733, or email david.amis@norfolk.gov.uk