School governing bodies would be responsible for ensuring all new Sencos complete the training. The regulations would amend the Education (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators) (England) Regulations 2008, and would apply to community, foundation and voluntary schools, and maintained nursery schools in England.
The government will provide funding for training courses and will also supply cover for Sencos undertaking the training. The Training and Development Agency for Schools will invite potential training providers to apply for approval to offer the courses from September.
Closing date: 22 May
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