Top time saving tips for the busy SENCo/ALNCo

Course introduction

What we will cover throughout the day

• Identify innovative ways to support the role to save time;

• Look at top time saving tips when organising meetings with staff and parents;

• Explore the use of technology to save time;

• Consider ways to help become more 'paperless';

• Effective ways to make the referral process more time effective.

Target audience

SENCOs/ALNCOs

Trainers for this course

Ginny Bootman

Ginny has been teaching longer than she hasn't. She has been a Headteacher, Senior Manager and Class teacher, teaching all ages in the Primary age range. She is currently SENCO of 4 Prima...ry schools in Northamptonshire. She believes in her mantra #Followtheempathyroad and embodies this in everything she does. She writes and talks about how this can be embedded in the classroom as well as in the whole school environment through a caring approach that involves listening to others and putting ourselves in their shoes. She has spoken nationally at The National SEN Conference as well as NASEN Live. She collaborates with both Primary and Secondary SENCOs by working alongside them to support them and guide them. She also lectures PGCE students and loves working with trainee teachers who have placements in Special Schools. Read more

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Ginny has been teaching longer than she hasn't. She has been a Headteacher, Senior Manager and Class teacher, teaching all ages in the Primary age range. She is currently SENCO of 4 Primary schools in Northamptonshire. She believes in her mantra #Followtheempathyroad and embodies this in everything she does. She writes and talks about how this can be embedded in the classroom as well as in the whole school environment through a caring approach that involves listening to others and putting ourselves in their shoes.

She has spoken nationally at The National SEN Conference as well as NASEN Live. She collaborates with both Primary and Secondary SENCOs by working alongside them to support them and guide them. She also lectures PGCE students and loves working with trainee teachers who have placements in Special Schools.

About the venue

Stay at home, get comfortable and enjoy our live interactive course via Zoom! You’ll receive the link a few days before the course date so you can get prepared (and excited) ahead of time.

Handy course logistics

• The course will run via Zoom from 9:30 am – 3:00 pm, however, the trainer will be available 15 minutes before and after the course times to answer any questions.
• You’ll receive mid-morning, lunch and afternoon breaks to re-energise.
• This course is designed to be interactive and inclusive. We welcome questions and discussions throughout and we want you to be comfortable and stress-free no matter where you join us from!
• Your course pack includes handouts, an M&S voucher for food, a snack, a pen and a notepad – we’ll send this to you before the day. Please note this is only for UK-based participants, international attendees will receive the pack via email.
• Additional links and information will be emailed to you before and during the course.
• This course is also available as an in-house / INSET training session at your school. Contact us for details.
• Please Note – the cost is per person