Description
Book SynopsisSENCO wellbeing matters, and this accessible book is written by experienced SENCOs for SENCOs to offer crucial support and guidance on important aspects of what can be a challenging and complex role.
Divided into three parts people, purpose and place it explores essential themes to support SENCO wellbeing, from building a team and finding joy in the job, to managing conflict and balancing time and workload. Through seven engaging characters, inhabitants of the town Inclusion Ville', the book also shines a light on empowerment, agency and being a changemaker, with a focus on how SENCOs can drive whole school change. Each chapter includes mindful moments, allowing the reader to consider reflective questions and calls to action, as well as case studies and activities, to consolidate learning and help SENCOs to develop their own bespoke wellbeing toolkit.
SENCOs need to intentionally invest in themselves and their wellbeing in order to be effective SEND leaders. This valu
Table of Contents
Introduction:
Poem ‘I am a SENCO’
Nice to meet you
The hero of this book
Why Wellbeing?
People
Chapter 1-Identity
Chapter 2-Working With Others Well
Chapter 3-Building Teams and Community
Purpose
Chapter 4-Joy in the Job
Chapter 5-Be a Changemaker
Chapter 6-Wielding Influence for Impact
Place
Chapter 7-Managing Conflict Without the Baggage
Chapter 8-Time and Workload-Finding Harmony
Chapter 9-From Oasis to Community
A final word on Legacy
