Course Reference ENWE6

In addition to the SENCO Essential Skills Programme, termly training sessions, 'free' at the point of delivery are available to new SENCOs during their first year of practice.

Supported development training sessions will be organised for new SENCOs, (during their first year of practice) and hosted by the Senior Adviser SEN and Inclusion at both Norwich and King's Lynn. The afternoon training sessions will be designed to:

Increase confidence, knowledge and skills of newly appointed SENCOs within Norfolk Children's Services schools and settings.

Provide a forum to share practice, problem solve and offer peer support to new colleagues.

Ensure greater consistency of SEN practice amongst schools across Norfolk Children's Services.

Please book all sessions at : www.cpd.norfolk.gov.uk/sdms

Autumn Term:

"The role of the SENCO - clarification of roles, responsibilities, organisation and management issues. "

Norwich PDC	8th October 1.30 - 4.00pm
King's Lynn PDC	21st October 1.30 - 4.00pm

Spring Term:

"SEN from paper to practice - exploring the required paper trail of a SENCO and the essential impact on practice."

The Cottage, Norwich	25th February 1.30 - 4.00pm
King's Lynn PDC	5th March 1.30 - 4.00pm

Summer Term:

"Plan, do and review - evaluating current systems and the impact on pupil progress and attainment."

The Cottage, Norwich	11th June 1.30 - 4.00pm
King's Lynn PDC	2nd July 1.30 - 4.00pm

Initial 'Meet and Greet session' with new SENCOs (as of September 2009) and Senior Adviser SEN and Inclusion - Course Reference ENWE7

Dereham Resource Centre

15th July 3.30 - 5.00pm