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Part 1 Policy and practice: introduction - contextualization and resource implications; operating in the context of Zero Tolerance; analysis of the SENCO's perspective of the role; the problems of the interpretation of guidance - the consequence of SENCO actions from a legal point of view; the impact of LEA policies on the role of the SENCO. Part 2 Headteachers and governors: the role of the SEN governor in the primary school - a governor's view; governors and SENCOs in partnership; making best use of scarce resources - the Code of Practice, the SENCO and the head in small schools; managing special educational needs in a large primary school. Part 3 SENCOs speak: making the job work; even the youngest have needs; role of the SENCO in managing transition from primary to secondary school; is there a solution to this? compiling school policies for special educational needs - the role of the SENCO; writing and implementing an Individual Educational Plan; endless pressure - problems confronting SENCOs in the present climate.