Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 55
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SENCOs face significant challenges despite new National Professional Qualification for their role.
Conclusion
We welcome the introduction of the new National Professional Qualification (NPQ) for SENCOs as a positive step towards enhancing the leadership and expertise of SEND provision in schools and multi-academy trusts. However, further action is urgently needed. The scale of the challenges facing SENCOs including excessive workloads, insufficient time to carry out their statutory duties, and a lack of support requires immediate attention. (Conclusion, Paragraph 216)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 11 December 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗