Preparing for 'Back to School'

Monday 28 August 2023

At the start of each new school year, parents and children have a lot to think about so here are some 'Back to School' tips which you might find helpful for Primary and Secondary Education.Much of the advice below can be adapted to meet the needs of students of any age.

Organisation and timetabling

Role of the School

Organisation and timetabling

Role of the school

Access Arrangements

Schools need to apply for Access Arrangements for GCSE and A Levels and should be able to provide evidence that the request reflects the pupil’s “normal” way of working. Parents should discuss this with school so that the pupils can become familiar with these working arrangements. For more details visit here

SENCO

A Special Educational Needs Coordinator is a teacher responsible for special educational needs in school, both academic and emotional. Every school must have a SENCO. They are responsible for monitoring the education of students with learning difficulties however, the SENCo does not necessarily have SEN qualifications.

The SENCo may be a class teacher but some larger schools usually have an SEN department and the SENCO will monitor and organise this.

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