The Education (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators) (England) Regulations 2008 (SI 2008/2945) were laid before Parliament on 21 November. The Regulations introduce a new requirement for SENCOs to be qualified teachers, fulfilling earlier commitments made to Parliament. This requirement will ensure that the SENCO has the standing to influence differentiated teaching and learning matched to pupils’ individual needs.
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