SEND Coordinator Quiz

What must all schools appoint according to government policy?

• A) A headteacher

• B) A SENDCO

• C) A school counselor

• D) A board member

What is the SENDCO responsible for in a school?

• A) Managing the school budget

• B) Overseeing the school's SEND policy

• C) Organizing school events

• D) Hiring new staff

What qualification must a SENDCO have?

• A) A degree in education

• B) A National award in Special Educational Needs Coordination

• C) A certificate in school management

• D) A teaching assistant qualification

Is it necessary for a SENDCO to be a qualified teacher?

• A) No, it is not necessary

• B) Yes, but only in primary education

• C) Yes, it is mandatory

• D) Only if they have been teaching for more than 5 years

What is the first step in supporting ALL learners, including those with SEND?

• Conducting a formal assessment

• Providing specialized equipment

• Understanding individual needs

• Referring to external services

If a child is making slow progress, does it mean they have SEN?

• Yes, always

• No, not necessarily

• Only if they have a diagnosis

• Yes, if they are below average

When assessing a child's progress, what four questions should a teacher consider?

• What is the child's favorite subject?

• Is the child happy at school?

• What are the child's strengths and weaknesses?

• What are the child's interests?

Who's responsible for teaching learners with SEN?

• Only SEN teachers

• Only the headteacher

• All teachers

• External specialists

What are the four areas of need for learners with SEN?

• Academic, behavioral, cognitive, and physical

• Communication and interaction, cognition and learning, social, emotional and mental health, sensory and/or physical needs

• Literacy, numeracy, science, and humanities

• Visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and tactile

Who's responsible for carrying out the SENDCO Code of Practice?

• The headteacher

• The SENDCO

• The local education authority

• All school staff