A Solution Focused initiative involving SENCo's/Inclusion Managers in the Stalybridge/Mossley clusters.
Kath Pearson EPALS
Schools and SENCo's invited.The rationale re: the introduction of a consultation/ solution focused initiative involving SENCo's in Stalybridge and Mossley.
Background:
In 2005, a consultation/solution focused initiative was introduced to the teaching assistants and SSA's within Stalybridge. It has since incorporated the Mossley schools.
Many TA's and SSA's had worked previously on the Tameside Learning Support Service. Due to delegation most now appeared to be working in an insular environment and their only contact is with colleagues within their own school. Whilst working for the service they were given the opportunity for regular meetings and joint training. This, they indicated was a valuable source of professional development. Since the introduction of this initiative many of the benefits have been restored within a solution -focused framework.
The group is well established and there are regular meetings. Due to the success of the TA/SSA group, establishing a similar initiative for SENCo's/Inclusion Managers is proposed to incorporate the schools in both Stalybridge and Mossley.
Back To The TopAims and objectives in establishing a cluster group of SENCo's/Inclusion Managers in Stalybridge and Mossley.
Aims:
- To meet at least once a term
- Joint meetings for both secondary and primary SENCo's/Inclusion Managers
- Meetings for only SENCo's/Inclusion Managers
- To assist in facilitating SENCo's/Inclusion Managers through consultation in encouraging them to find their own solutions to problems
- To provide continuity in SEN needs, policy and practice throughout Stalybridge and Mossley
Objectives:
- To assist in directing SENCo's/Inclusion Managers and encouraging them to find their own solutions to problems
- To share good practice
- To look at and discuss resources
- To look at new materials
- Provide the opportunity to discuss issue with their colleagues
- Common issues are discussed
- To raise awareness of training and other issues within the Authority that may be applicable to the group
- To discuss Government issues that may affect the group
- To deliver bespoke training if required
- To invite guest speakers
- To visit other schools within the group and observe different working environments
- To help establish their own network within the group and to offer help and support
- To encourage consultation with other SENCo's/Inclusion Managers
- To provide current information on health and safety issues
- To link with the TA/SSA group
- To be aware of current legislation that may affect their role
- To encourage solution focused training
The role of the Advisory Teacher
Aim:
- To act as facilitator and mentor
Objectives:
- To act as a focus regarding information and resources
- To offer demonstration/team teaching
- To offer bespoke training
- To link between the two cluster groups and provide and encourage liaison
- Help in establishing a solution focused initiative and the development of those skills