* SENCOs need to intentionally invest in themselves and their wellbeing, as supporting wellbeing increases job satisfaction, retention, and reduces mental health absence from work. * Provides practical advice and support on much-needed topics that are often missed in training, such as managing conflict without the baggage. * Emphasis on developing the skills to work with others effectively. * Accessible, user-friendly style, with mindful moments boxes weaving throughout. * Written by ex-SENCOs for SENCOs.

Provides you with the required knowledge and skills development around special educational needs and disability (SEND) as you progress through your early teaching career. Using an audit tool, the text builds on any previous training enabling you to ground and embed your practice for children and young people presenting with SEND. It recognises the increasing challenges you may face and distils the theoretical into usable techniques in the classroom. Critical but also practical, the text guides you through research-based concepts and reflective tasks central to understanding and supporting issues around SEND.

* SENCOs need to intentionally invest in themselves and their wellbeing, as supporting wellbeing increases job satisfaction, retention, and reduces mental health absence from work. * Provides practical advice and support on much-needed topics that are often missed in training, such as managing conflict without the baggage. * Emphasis on developing the skills to work with others effectively. * Accessible, user-friendly style, with mindful moments boxes weaving throughout. * Written by ex-SENCOs for SENCOs.