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A subscription to SENCO Update includes:

• A monthly printed newsletter containing the latest SEN news and policy changes, analysed and interpreted to save you time
• Full online access to hundreds of searchable news, articles, resources and networks
• A fortnightly email full of practical solutions for SENCOs to put into action
• Termly special reports giving an in-depth focus to SEN pressing concerns

For nearly a decade, SENCO Update has drawn together experience and practical advice to inspire SENCOs on a range of issues, sharing practical solutions and keeping SENCOs abreast of initiatives, regulations and new policy and guidance that impact on their role.

The concise newsletter, supporting website and email bulletins continue to be the UK's leading resource for the education, training, development and support of all those working within the field of special education and additional support needs.

SENCO Update explains the intricacies of government policy, laws, regulations and statutes, in addition to summaries of the latest research relating to special education in a comprehensive format.
Regular newsletter features include:

• News: SENCO Update scans a variety of news sources to extract the most important events, issues, announcements and developments affecting SEN
• Research Digest: Key research papers relevant to SENCOs are concisely summarised to provide a quick overview of their impact upon the management of SEN within your school
• Case Studies: Each issue of SENCO Update aims to develop the knowledge and skills of teachers and learning support assistants through an in-depth analysis of a key SEN issue as experienced in a school
• Professional Update: Each issue of SENCO Update looks at the nature and characteristics of different SEN requirements and where to look for help and advice.

Testimonials
"I am always on the look out for ways and means of improving my interaction with pupils, staff and Learning Support Assistants - and I find it all in SENCO Update. Thank you!"
SS Rangasamy, Head of Learning Support, Crossways Academy

"It keeps me up to date with government initiatives related to SEN and Inclusion and other matters related to SEN, including: research evidence and effective strategies; information on teacher SENCO Status and CPD."  C Anukem, SENCO, Woodside High School

"Essential reading for all teachers involved with pupils with SEN." Barry Smith, SENCO, St Edward's School Poole Dorset

"A way of keeping in touch with expectations and a means of not feeling isolated from other people doing a similar job." Irene Punt, Advisor, Worcestershire Local Authority

"Vitally important to keep abreast of SEN issues." Peter Wheatly-Crowe, SENCO, Blatchington Mill School

About the editors
Christopher Robertson is lecturer in Inclusive and Special Education at the University of Birmingham. He specialises in the educational needs of pupils with physical disabilities and those with learning difficulties. He has written on various aspects of inclusive education, focusing particularly on how pupils' needs can be met effectively, and how SENCOs, teachers, learning support assistants, families and pupils can work in partnership.

Dr Colin Smith has written widely on various aspects of SEN and has concentrated in recent years on issues concerning the role of SENCOs. Until recently he lectured at the University of Birmingham, the largest SEN department in the UK and a centre of excellence in the fields of special educational needs and inclusion. He has played a key role in developing collaborative professional development programmes for SENCOs and other education professionals in the West Midlands over many years. He is also the founder editor of SENCO Update.

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