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\nLearning Resources CentresT:01262455060  \nE:Ircenquiries@eastridingcollege.ac.uk  \n√  \nContents  \nPagesINTRODUCTION4THE SENCO IN THE SETTING  \n5  \nCHAPTER 1:SYSTEMS TO SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH SPECIALEDUCATIONAL NEEDS  \n6  \nTHE SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS POLICY6Reasons why a setting requires a Special Educational Needs policy6Content of the SEN policy and procedures7Implementing the policy7Evaluation8Procedures8Drawing up a policy8RECORD KEEPING9SEN register9Individual records10CHAPTER 2:A GRADUATED APPROACH TO MEETING CHILDREN'S11SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDSEARLY YEARS ACTION11The role of the Individual Education Plan12Creating an Individual Education Plan13Reviewing the Individual Education Plan14EARLY YEARS ACTION PLUS14Individual Education Plan reviews15STATUTORY ASSESSMENT15Roles and responsibilities of specific individuals/professionals17STATEMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS19CHAPTER 3:SEN REVIEWS21INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLAN REVIEWS21ANNUAL REVIEWS22  \n14 DAY  \nBOOK  \n| ast    ag Colege  \u003Cbr>LEAAS DG3CUR       TRE  \u003Cbr>ep   |  |\n| --- | --- |\n|  |  |\n| 2ESSION No   | 21626   |\n| LASS No   | 472  \u003Cbr>371.90   |\n| LCCATION   | BOOK  \u003Cbr>14DAY   |\n\nCHAPTER 4:WORKING WITH PARENTS,AGENCIES AND PROFESSIONALS23PARENTS23Links with parents23Keeping parents informed23LINKS WITH OTHER PROFESSIONALS24APPENDIX 1:TABLES25TABLE 1A:SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS (SEN)REGISTER26TABLE 1B:SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS (SEN)REGISTER27TABLE 2.1A:INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLAN28TABLE 2.1B:INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLAN29TABLE 2.1C:INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLAN30TABLE 2.2:GRADUATED RESPONSE TO SEN31APPENDIX 2:ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THE TEXT32APPENDIX 3:SENCO SPECIFICATIONS33KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING33EXPERIENCE33SKILLS33APPENDIX 4:SPECIAL NEEDS COURSES34APPENDIX 5:DRAFT SPECIAL NEEDS POLICY AND PROCEDURES35APPENDIX 6:THE ROLE OF THE KEYWORKER IN PRE-SCHOOLS37APPENDIX7:ORGANISATIONS WHICH SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL39EDUCATIONAL NEEDS/DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIESAPPENDIX 8:REFERENCE AND FURTHER READING45  \n# Introduction\n\nThe special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCO),a creation of the 1993 Education Act andthe Code of Practice on the Identification and Assessment of Special Educational Needs (SEN)(DfEE,1994),has specific roles to play to enable educational settings to meet children's specialeducational needs.The Government's Green Paper Excellence for All Children:Meeting SpecialEducational Needs (DfEE,1997),the Special Educational Needs Programme of Action (DfEE,1998),the SEN Code of Practice(revised)(DfES,2001),the SEN and Disability Act 2001,and theEarly Years Development and Childcare Partnership(EYDCP)Planning Guidance 200112002(DfEE,2000)all indicate what the role of the SENCO should be.  \nThe Government's Green Paper Excellence for All Children:Meeting Special Educational Needs(DfEE,1997)put raising educational standards and creating an inclusive society for all children,including those with SEN,at the heart of Government's education policies.The SpecialEducational Needs Programme of Action(DfEE,1998)was drawn up to make the vision of theGreen Paper Excellence for All Children:Meeting Special Educational Needs a realityGovernment's aim is to encourage children with special educational needs to reach their fullpotential(DoH,2001).The SEN Programme of Action is committed to the following:  \nImproving early identification and intervention  \n●  \nSupporting parents and carers  \n●  \nImproving the special educational needs framework  \n●  \nDeveloping a more inclusive education system  \n●  \nDeveloping knowledge and skillin special educational needs  \n●  \n●Working in partnership with parents and allrelevant agencies(statutory and nonstatutory).  \nThe Special Educational Needs and Disability Act (2001):  \nStrengthens the right of children with SEN to be educated in mainstream settings  \n●  \nRequires local education authorities (LEAs)to provide 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