SENCO Update issue 94

This issue of SEN Update provides a brief description of the European Agency project of Assessment in Inclusive Settings and of the ‘Young people’s views on inclusive education’, Lisbon Declaration (2007). It also includes information about SENCOs and their roles as accredited teachers; A new inquiry which looks at parental confidence in SEN assessment; The Governing body’s functions relating to the role of the SENCO; ‘Beyond Bricks and Mortar’: an alternative approach to SEN provision; SENCO status: what the select committee recommended in 2006; Education and Skills Committee recommendations on the role of the SENCO (2006); Keeping children with disabilities safe and the Government plans for action to help keep children safe; Provision for pupils with dyscalculia by Michael Farrell.