The National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination is a mandatory qualification for all Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCos) working in maintained mainstream, academy and free schools.
With opportunities to develop the skills to become a Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo) in your school, this course gives you the knowledge to help students with SEND explore and develop their potential.
Mandatory qualification that all newly qualified SENCos must achieve within three years of appointment, when working in maintained mainstream, academy and free schools.
Meets the requirements of the SEN Code of Practice (2015 Section 6.86).
Provides up-to-date knowledge support for experienced SENCos, showing a commitment to Continuing Professional Development.
The two modules that make up the award each carry 30 Masters-level credits, which can be used towards a Masters in Education.
Unlike some SENCo awards, the course is structured around face-to-face teaching and delivered via a choice of delivery patterns including Saturdays and weekdays, which provides a more personable style of teaching for those who work full-time.
We are also offering this course at St Mary's College (Blackburn)
Together we will explore the legislative context for SEN, and support you in developing a working-knowledge of it so you can be successful in your role as a SENCo. This will help develop your knowledge of effective leadership and practice theory, along with your understanding of, and an engagement with, current policy, legal and professional contexts. By the end of the module, you will have grown in your capacity to identify, assess and provide for children with special educational needs.
This module focuses on how effective partnerships can be created to meet the needs of children and young people and their families. Topics covered will help you identify and use the knowledge, skills and values required to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders. You will explore the use of data, systems and external sources of support and their impact on your professional practice.
For students whose first language is not English there is a language requirement of IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 minimum of all components. In addition to this, we also accept a wide range of International Qualifications, for more information please visit our English Language Requirements page.
For additional information about country specific entry requirements visit the your country pages.
Lecturers with expertise in Special Educational Needs and relevant SENCo experience will deliver the course, while guest speakers who are current SENCos will be able to provide current insights.
Modules 1 & 2 – Postgraduate Certificate – National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination (60 Masters-level credits)
£1733
Module 1 ONLY (30 Masters-level credits)
£866
We offer a number of scholarships and loans to help fund your postgraduate studies. Visit our scholarships pages for more details.
After completing the course, you will be able to apply for roles as a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo).
The 60 Masters-level credits can also be used towards a Masters in Education.