SENCOs have a notoriously busy role spinning many plates. Ginny Bootman, a SENCO working across four schools, joins Dale in this episode ‘Time saving tips for SENCOs’ to provide insights on how to work smarter, not harder.

“We want to actually be with the children, so by saving time in other ways, we get to spend more time with them, which is what it's all about.”

Ginny Bootman

Here are some highlights from our conversation:

• Maximising efficiency: Ginny’s experience of going paperless, which allows her to access vital information anytime, anywhere - essential for managing multiple schools.
• Tech tips: The benefits of using dual monitors for increased productivity, and how organising your digital files can save you time in the long run.
• Email management: Strategies for keeping your inbox organised with rules and folders, as well as the importance of using unread and flagged email search folders.
• Note-taking techniques: How live notetaking in meetings can enhance transparency and streamline your workflow.

Whether you're a seasoned SENCO or just starting in the role, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you reclaim your time and enhance your effectiveness.

About Ginny Bootman I have been a teacher longer than I haven't, as a Headteacher, Senior Manager and Class Teacher and now as a SENCO of 2 Primary schools in Northamptonshire. My passion lies within all things concerned with empathy and the role which empathy plays in ensuring that all of those in school settings feel valued and listened to. I am an Associate of Undiscovered Country a team who help individuals manage change.

Contact Ginny www.ginnybootman.com

ginnybootman10@gmail.com

https://x.com/sencogirl

Want to hear more from Ginny? Ginny joined Dale live in our studio to present 2 CPD training sessions:

1. Making meetings work: for children; parents; SENCOs and schools 2. How SENCOs working across more than 1 school can benefit: children; parents; schools and SENCOs

Register your place now for just £10 per session which can be shared with your whole school.

Useful Links Ginny's Book - Independent Thinking on Being a SENDCO: 113 tips for building relationships, saving time and changing lives

https://amzn.eu/d/b373B4P

• B Squared Website – www.bsquared.co.uk
• Meeting with Dale to find out about B Squared - https://calendly.com/b-squared-team/overview-of-b-squared-sendcast
• Email Dale – dale@bsquared.co.uk
• Subscribe to the SENDcast - https://www.thesendcast.com/subscribe

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