This research focuses on the impact of the context of Covid-19 on the role of the SENCo in English schools. The SENCo's role is a contested field; however, the current Special Educational Needs Code of Practice identifies 11 key areas of SENCos' work. A widely distributed survey was used to access the voice of SENCos across the country, and received 26 responses. Data were analysed using a realistic evaluation framework to identify the impact of Covid-19 on the work of the SENCo. The research indicated that practice in this context had changed in some key areas, and also identified three new aspects of the SENCo role. These point to the need to revise policy and guidance relating to the SENCo being part of the senior leadership team, providing emotional support for adults, and engaging in practical pedagogical activities.

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未知领域和非凡时期：SENCo 在英格兰大流行期间领导特殊教育的经验

这项研究的重点是 Covid-19 的背景对 SENCo 在英语学校中的作用的影响。SENCo 的角色是一个有争议的领域；然而，当前的特殊教育需求实践守则确定了 SENCos 工作的 11 个关键领域。一项广泛分布的调查被用于访问全国 SENCo 的声音，并收到了 26 份回复。使用现实的评估框架分析数据，以确定 Covid-19 对 SENCo 工作的影响。研究表明，在这方面的实践在一些关键领域发生了变化，并确定了 SENCo 角色的三个新方面。这些表明需要修改与 SENCo 作为高级领导团队的一部分、为成年人提供情感支持以及参与实际教学活动相关的政策和指南。