SENDCo Starter Pack

New to the SENDCo role or stepping into SEND leadership at a new school? This comprehensive starter pack provides everything you need to establish effective SEND systems and build confidence from day one. Whether you’re starting in September or mid-year, these practical tools help you quickly understand your school’s current provision, build key relationships and set clear priorities for sustainable improvement.

• 16 ready-to-use, editable templates covering essential areas including audits, action planning, pupil profiles, provision mapping, handover processes and stakeholder communication

• Step-by-step guidance document with your first 30 days mapped out week by week, plus practical advice on adapting to your school context and building relationships

• SEND Jargon Buster reference guide to demystify specialist terminology for you and your staff, ensuring clear communication across the school community

• Quick-start checklists and observation tools for folder organisation, skills auditing, playground and classroom observations, and review meetings

Ideal for new SENDCos, experienced SENCos moving schools, teachers stepping up to SEND leadership roles, and anyone wanting structured guidance and professional templates to establish excellent SEND provision efficiently.