1) What is the main purpose of conducting a skills gap analysis as part of reflective practice for a SENCO? a) To identify children’s individual targets b) To recognise strengths and areas for professional development c) To assess other practitioners’ performance d) To plan daily classroom activities 2) Which of the following is not one of the four main areas of Special Educational Needs (SEN)? a) Communication and interaction b) Cognition and learning c) Social, emotional, and mental health d) Financial and environmental needs 3) Why is it important to consider both EAL (English as an Additional Language) and SEN when supporting a child? a) Because EAL children always have SEN b) Because some children may have both language barriers and learning needs, requiring coordinated support c) Because SEN support replaces EAL support d) Because EAL children learn faster with less adult support 4) What is the difference between high-incidence and low-incidence SEN? a) High-incidence needs are common and widely recognised; low-incidence needs are rarer and often need specialist support b) High-incidence needs only occur in early years c) Low-incidence needs are easier to support d) There is no difference between them 5) What is one key responsibility of a SENCO when supporting children during transitions between settings? a) To plan new learning topics b) To ensure effective information sharing and collaboration for continuity c) To reduce staff training requirements d) To limit parental involvement during transitions 6) How does parental involvement in the SEN graduated approach benefit the child? a) It reduces communication between home and setting b) It builds confidence, well-being, and social skills through consistent strategies c) It allows parents to take over planning entirely d) It focuses only on academic progress 7) What does a “holistic approach” to supporting children with SEN mean? a) Focusing only on physical development b) Teaching through academic testing c) Addressing emotional, social, and cognitive needs together for balanced progress d) Using one method of support for all children

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