SENCO Assist
An online portal for SENCOs and schools, providing guidance, CPD and online resources to assist you in understanding and exercising your role, duties & responsibilities in respect of the SEN system.
The role of a SENCO is becoming increasingly demanding, with growing expectations to meet statutory requirements, keep up with changing legislation, and balance day-to-day responsibilities. Tribunal appeals and disability discrimination claims add further pressure, yet reliable, up-to-date information is often hard to access, leaving SENCOs without the clear guidance they need.
The SENCO Assist online portal offers a simple solution by bringing everything together in one place. With access to key information, practical resources, CPD, FAQs, webinars, and a dedicated hotline. It saves time, ensures compliance, and empowers SENCOs to focus on what matters most—supporting children and young people.
SEND REFORMS – The government has announced that it intends to make significant changes to the SEN system. SENCO Assist is monitoring those proposals and will keep our members up to date through the SENCO Assist online portal.
WHY CHOOSE
SENCO ASSIST?
SENCO Assist is an interactive online portal providing specialist guidance, webinars and resources by experienced teachers, SEN advocates and lawyers.
Proven expertise.
All advice and guidance is provided by experienced teachers, SEN advocates and lawyers.
SENCO Assist is interactive
If you have any questions, then just ask! Our experts will get back to you. We will also add questions asked by our members to the SENCO Assist FAQs.
Stay informed and compliant.
Key Information: The information and guidance on the SENCO Assist portal is regularly reviewed and updated by our specialists.
SEND Reforms: Keep up to date with the government’s proposed changes to the SEN system and how these relate to your role, duties and responsibilities. SENCO Assist will be right here with you.
Webinars: Including exclusive access to any live webinars.
Resources: The SENCO Assist portal provides access to key resources. You also have the option of sharing resources with your fellow SENCO Assist members.
CPD: The SENCO Assist portal is CPD approved. So get your annual CPD here!
Hotline: Sign up to SENCO Assist today and you will get 6 months free access to our SENCO Assist Hotline!
How SENCOs benefit
from SENCO ASSIST
FREE access to the SENCO Assist Hotline for 6 months
Full access to the on-line portal and all resources
Webinar presentations on all key areas, including exclusive access to live webinars
Accredited CPD courses, quizzes and certificates of completion.
Template letters to help reduce your workload
Ask A Question Option – you can ask your own questions within the portal and also see what other members have anonymously asked. All questions will be answered by our SEND specialists.
Regular updates & notifications
Exclusive discounts for any additional support or training packages.
A SENCO Assist badge of approval that can be placed on your website and stationery
What our members say...
Key Areas Covered
General Duties for SEND
The majority of children with SEND do not have EHCPs. The SENCO Assist Portal explores a school’s general duties for these children including the Code of Practice
EHC Needs Assessments
Exploring the statutory process of applying for an EHCP and a school’s duties in this respect.
Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs)
EHCPs are important statutory documents. It is vital to a SENCO’s role to understand the school’s duties and responsibilities in this respect. The SENCO Assist portal provides essential information and guidance to ensure your knowledge is kept up to date.
Annual Reviews
It is a statutory requirement for reviews of EHCPs to be held annually. Schools play a central role in annual reviews and the SENCO Assist portal provides key information and guidance in this area.
SEN Tribunals & Disability Discrimination Claims
School SENCOs often play an important role in the Tribunal process. SENCOs are frequently required to provide evidence and to attend hearings. SENCO Assist provides key guidance and information to assist SENCOs to navigate the process.
Mediation & Disputes
Explore the role of the school in mediation and dispute resolution
Data Protection
The SENCO Assist portal provides important information and guidance regarding the school’s duties and responsibilities in this area.
Equalities Legislation
It is important for a school to be aware of and kept up to date with its duties and responsibilities in respect of children with disabilities. The SENCO Assist portal provides essential information and guidance in this area.
Resources
The SENCO Assist portal includes useful resources relating to the key areas covered. Our members also have the option of sharing their own resources, which may be uploaded to the portal for the benefit of all members.
FAQs
Our FAQs are actual questions asked by our members. You are welcome to explore any of the questions asked and you can also ask your own. All questions are answered by our specialists.
CPD
SENCO Assist is fully accredited and you will have the option to obtain CPD by completing the various quizzes provided. You will also be able to use the SENCO Assist approval badge for your school’s website and stationary so that people know you are serious about staying up to date with your duties and responsibilities.
Hotline
The SENCO Assist hotline is available to our members. This is available free for the first 6 months of membership.
SEND Reforms - Government Proposals.
SENCO Assist is monitoring the government’s proposed changes to the SEN system. A summary of those proposals is provided and will be updated as changes to the system are confirmed.
SENCO ASSIST SUBSCRIPTIONS
Who can subscribe to SENCO Assist?
Educational
Settings
Educational settings – this includes any registered early years provider,
school, further education establishment or alternative education provider.
£180 inc. VAT
Yearly Subscription Fee
Academies
£180 inc. VAT
Yearly Subscription Fee
Academies that are part of a multi-academy trust are able to secure a reduced subscription fee if multi-subscriptions are signed up to:
3 to 4 subscriptions
5% off each subscription
5 to 6 subscriptions
7% off each subscription
7+ subscriptions
10% off each subscription
SENCOs (School professionals)
School based Professionals – Any professional, such as SENCOs who work in an educational setting can subscribe as an individual.
50% Discount£15 £7.50 per month
for the first 3 month*
After the 3-month discount period, the standard monthly subscription fee of £15 will apply.
Subscription to SENCO Assist is not available to non-educational settings or educational professionals who do not work for one.
Subscription is not available to local authority departments, lawyers, advocates or other individuals who do not match the above criteria.
