SENCo Survival | Autumn 2 2026

SENCO Survival Course

Who is it for?

This 2 day course is specifically designed for newly appointed SENCOs in Birmingham who are learning the role.

The content has been designed to provide timely information around the statutory and legal responsibilities of the SENCO role and support with local systems and procedures.

Day 1

• Roles and responsibilities of the SENCO
• SEND Code of Practice and the graduated approach
• Provision management and monitoring.
• The Birmingham local offer and schools SEND Information report.
• Access to local services and methods of referral

Day 2

• Guidance on SEND Support Provision Plans, Statutory assessment procedures and the funding system.

Thursday 5th November and Thursday 12th November 2026

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Venue: TBC

Cost: This course is offered free of charge to Birmingham SENCos new to role.

(Please note that prioirity will be given to attendance of SENCo’s in Birmingham Schools)