Designated Leadership/SENCo

There is a designated lead for supporting  physical and medical needs in school who is responsible for:    

  • Providing support and guidance to all staff around  physical and/or medical needs 
  • Being one point of contact for external support services, e.g. Integrated Disability Service Complex Needs and Physical Disability Team, health professionals and providers of specialist equipment
  • Ensuring the maintenance and effective use of specialist equipment, ICT and other resources  
  • Engaging parents in supporting young people’s  physical and/or medical needs  
  • Maintaining awareness of relevant research and policy updates in this area 
  • Auditing practice in school  
  • Identifying the potential risk factors within the vulnerable groups in school  
  • Considering exam arrangements, as appropriate.

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