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SENCO Handover Checklist & Toolkit

Ensure a smooth SENDCo handover with this comprehensive, editable toolkit. Includes checklists, questions, contacts, links, and prompts to support transition.

This editable handover resource is designed for outgoing or incoming SENDCos (or assistant SENDCos) to ensure a seamless transition in leadership. It is ideal for mainstream secondary settings but can be adapted for primary or specialist provisions. The checklist covers every key area of responsibility, including:

• SEN register, EHCPs and K support
• TA timetabling and line management
• Interventions and CPD
• Access arrangements and exam protocols
• Local authority contact details
• Budget, finance, and top-up funding
• Transition, referrals, and specialist staff
• LAC and PLAC support and tracking
• Current systems, drives, audits, and screener use
• Roles, responsibilities, and SLT structure
• School and local SEN offer
• Safeguarding considerations such as passwords and key access

Designed to save hours of preparation time, reduce missed information, and ensure 51ºÚÁÏ and accountability, this document can also be used to inform Ofsted or SEND reviews, and as part of induction and line management procedures.

Format: Word document (fully editable)
Usage: Suitable for all UK SENCOs, Assistant SENCOs, or Inclusion Leads. Bonus: Ideal for line managers or senior leaders overseeing SEND provision.

You may wish to pair this with your school’s own transition plan or include it within a wider SEND policy folder for governance reporting.