Start Point: New To SENDCo

Are you stepping into the role of SENDCo but wondering where to start or which tasks to prioritise? Firstly, congratulations! And secondly, don't worry – this free Honeyguide checklist will support your thinking right from the start.

As a SENDCo, you have the important task of supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities, something which can feel challenging as you get used to the role. But don't worry, we're here to support you every step of the way with our comprehensive list designed specifically for new SENDCos. Whether you're a newly appointed SENDCo, taking over from a previous SENDCo, or moving from assistant SENDCo to lead SENDCo, we've outlined key tasks for your first few weeks, half-term and full term to help you feel organised and confident. 

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A 21-page fully editable checklist to support your thinking as you embark on your new SENDCo role.

Read through the list at your own pace and start to consider some of the tasks, such as when you'll complete them by or what support you'll need. Add or delete any tasks that are specific to you and your setting and keep the document stored somewhere easy-to-access so you can keep referring to it throughout your first term as SENCo. 

New special educational needs and/or disability co-ordinators (SENCos / SENDCOs), aspiring SENDCos and anyone who's curious as to the typical jobs a SEND or inclusion lead will do in their first term of SEND leadership will find this free checklist useful.

This free checklist will help you to find out what jobs and tasks are typical in the first term of SEND leadership.

As you begin to establish yourself as SENDCo, these resources can help you develop confidence and build robust SEND and Inclusion systems:

We've also created a whole set of "New To" Start Point checklists to support you, no matter what area you lead on. 

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