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title: Not All SENCOs Wear Capes and The Art of Inclusion
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 June 26, 2023

# Not All SENCOs Wear Capes and The Art of Inclusion

    Schools and Academies Show  ·   1 minute read

**Schools & Academies Show London 2023   
**SEND Theatre | Not All SENCOs Wear Capes and The Art of Inclusion

A distinguished panel of experts, led by Mark Vickers MBE, Chair of the National MAT CEO Network, AP & SEND, joined the SEND Theatre during the Schools & Academies Show to delve into the art of inclusion and the vital role of SENDCOs in schools, academies and MATs. Their insightful discussion focused on the following key points:

- Tackling the emotional labour of SEND- Sendco as a carer  
- Supporting staff in order to get best outcomes for send pupils- Sendco as a leader
- Sharing your expert knowledge – Sendco as an expert 

Panel speakers:

- Mark Vickers MBE,  Chair, **National MAT CEO Network, AP & SEND **
- Daniel Sobel, Founder, **Inclusion Expert**
- Karl Pupé, Author, **The Action Hero Teacher**
- Lisa Hodgkison, Headteacher & Winner of School of the Year, **Springfield School**
- Rosanne Esposito, Associate Professor, **UCL Institute of Education**

Couldn't make the show? Not to worry, as the session is now available to listen to on-demand below! 👇

 

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