Pure Class: A Day in the Life of a Northern Ireland Secondary SENCO Teacher 🏫What does a SENCO do all day? ⏰ Join Sarah as she interviews Meabh McGreevy to pull back the curtain on the very dynamic life of a secondary school SENCO.🔗 Resource Mentioned by Meabh:Check out the Twinkl Cue Cards for scenarios here:https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/mdi05Meet Our Guest: Meabh McGreevyMeabh is a highly valued member of staff at Loreto College Coleraine 🏫. With 19 years of teaching experience under her belt, she has served as a Geography teacher and Head of Department, and has been practising as a SENCO for 11 years! Her dual expertise gives her a unique perspective on classroom needs and whole-school strategy. 🌍In This EpisodeWe cover everything from the constant calls and emails 📞📧 to the emotional investment required for annual reviews and advocating for every child 💪.Meabh gets candid about the challenges, including creating PLPs and the rise in SEB issues. She also shares essential advice on:Why the role of the Learning Support Assistant (LSA) is vital.The importance of SENCO collaborative groups for support.Using Twinkl resources for differentiation and quick-fix emotional support cards.Plus, hear Meabh’s tips for teacher well-being (including kicking sand and shouting into the wind! 🌊) and her favourite local spot for a chippy tea (spoiler: it's Morton's! 🍟). A must-listen for all NI teachers, LSAs, and parents interested in Special Educational Needs.🔗 Resource Mentioned by Meabh:Check out the Twinkl Cue Cards for scenarios here:https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/mdi05

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