The SENCO Interview Evaluation Template (2026) is an evaluation framework for panels appointing a SENCO, testing both technical SEND knowledge and inclusive leadership. 2026 edition, built around the Ofsted Schools Inspection Toolkit's Inclusion area (for use from September 2026), the SEND Code of Practice, the Teachers' Standards and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026.
What's inside
- Sections covering getting to know you; high expectations and an inclusive ethos for pupils with SEND; the graduated approach (assess, plan, do, review); inclusive and adaptive teaching; EHC plans and statutory timelines; working with families, pupils and external agencies; whole-school inclusion leadership; professional development; and safeguarding and vulnerable pupils
- Each section mapped to the SEND Code of Practice, Teachers' Standards and Ofsted toolkit
- A 1 to 5 scoring rubric describing what each level of answer looks like
- A safeguarding section scored Met or Not met, with KCSIE 2026 prompts
10-page PDF, suitable for primary and secondary schools.
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