Nursery World - Work Matters: A day in the life of Anne Hallissey, an Area SENCO

Anne Hallissey, Area Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator

Name: Anne Hallissey

Role: Area special educational needs co-ordinator/specialist early years teacher in Warwickshire

Qualifications: BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies, QTS

No two days are the same in my role as an area special educational needs co-ordinator (area SENCO). I support SENCOs and practitioners in 20 early years settings including nurseries, daycare settings, pre-schools and childminders. This may involve visiting a new SENCO and talking them through their role, helping with a report for a Statutory Assessment or looking over the setting's special needs policy.

I also hold a caseload of 18 children who have special educational needs. During their pre-school year I provide advice and support for children with a range of needs, including those with autism, behavioural difficulties, speech and language difficulties and medical conditions. This work often requires me to work with multi-agency teams.

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