J. Except. People 2020, 9(2):75-93

Special educational needs/disabilities and the evolution of the primary school Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) in England

Andrew Smith
The University of Northampton, Waterside, University Drive, Northampton, NN1 5PH, United Kingdom

This review paper presents the evolving role of the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) in mainstream primary schools set within the changing political/ideological National Educational landscape in England.

Keywords: Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO), primary school

Published: June 11, 2020  Show citation

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Smith, A. (2020). Special educational needs/disabilities and the evolution of the primary school Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) in England. Journal of Exceptional People, 9(17), 75-93
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