Special educational needs co-ordinators are given a clear work plan in Procedures, Practice and Guidance for SENCOs by Hazel Smith, Cumbria’s inspectoradviser for special needs. Published by the National Association for SEN, it covers the five stages of assessment recommended by the Code of Practice, and gives guidance ranging from individual education plans to coping with stress. Pounds 7 (Pounds 6.30 members) from: NASEN Enterprises, 4 Amber Business Village, Amber Close, Tamworth B77 4RP.