Product guide

The Perfect SENCO (Perfect series)

The Perfect SENCO (Perfect series) is a practical guide for SENCOs and school leaders on coordinating special educational needs provision and supporting whole-school improvement. Its 2014 edition covers strategic leadership, monitoring pupil progress, teacher development and partnerships, so buyers seeking current guidance should note its publication date.

At a glance

Addresses SENCO strategic responsibilities including provision mapping, partnership with parents, colleague support and demonstrating pupil progress.
Contents cover strategic direction, quality provision, tracking and monitoring, staff development, partnerships and self-evaluation.
The listing describes the edition as referencing the Children and Families Act, the SEND Code of Practice and Ofsted guidance.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

Combines whole-school strategy with practical topics such as tracking progress, coordinating provision and supporting colleagues.
A short 152-page reference, with listed contents spanning leadership, partnerships and self-evaluation.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Publication
Publisher	Independent Thinking Press an Imprint of Crown House Publishing
Publication date	12 Sept. 2014
Language	English
Print length	152 pages
ISBN-10	178135104X
ISBN-13	978-1781351048

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	1.05 kg
Dimensions	12.45 x 2.03 x 17.53 cm

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The book was published on 12 Sept. 2014 and its description refers to guidance and policy relevant at that time. Treat it as a practical reference rather than assuming it reflects later changes, and check current requirements separately.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Newly appointed or experienced SENCOs seeking a concise guide to strategic responsibilities.
Senior leaders, inclusion managers, coordinators and SEN governors reviewing school-wide special educational needs provision.

Less suited to

Readers who need a confirmed guide to current legislation or guidance beyond the 2014 edition.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 242 ratings

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3 stars6%6%
2 stars1%1%
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Customer feedback describes the book as helpful, informative and easy to read, with useful suggestions, further-reading references and praise for the writing style. For buyers wanting a manageable introduction or reference on SENCO practice, those reported qualities may help with accessibility. However, positive feedback about readability does not make this 2014 edition current policy guidance, so its age remains important for practical use.

Positive themes

Customers praise its helpful suggestions and further-reading references.
Feedback describes the book as easy to read and praises the writing style.

Frequently asked questions

What topics does The Perfect SENCO cover?

The listed contents include strategic direction, quality SEN provision, tracking and monitoring, developing colleagues, partnerships and self-evaluation.

Is this a current guide to SENCO policy?

It is a 2014 edition described as referencing the Children and Families Act, the SEND Code of Practice and Ofsted guidance. Check current requirements separately before relying on it for up-to-date policy.

Who is the book intended for?

The listing identifies SENCOs, inclusion managers, coordinators, SEN governors and senior leaders, including potential, newly appointed and experienced SENCOs.