SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator)

What it means

The teacher responsible for coordinating SEN provision in a UK school. Sometimes written SENCo. The role is widely used in UAE international schools, often titled 'Head of Inclusion' instead.

Term details

Category: education

Regional use: uk, uae

Last source check: July 28, 2026

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