PG Cert National Award in Special Education Needs Coordination

... United Kingdom
... Leeds Beckett University

Course Overview

This established course will enable you to gain the qualification which SENCOs are required to either have upon appointment or gain within three years of assuming the role.

As part of this course, you’ll:

  • Study entirely online in our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

  • Have the skills to play your role in implementing the SEND Code of Practice

  • Meet the NASENCO learning outcomes outlined by the Chartered College for Teaching and Leadership in England and Wales

  • Enhance your knowledge and understanding of inclusion and special educational needs theory and practice

  • Reflect on your implementation of the SEND Code of Practice for England and Wales

  • Understand the role of the SENCO in schools, and their professional duties as outlined in the SEND Code of Practice

  • Grow your confidence so you can co-ordinate SEND provision most effectively

  • Have the chance to relate your studies to a range of related non-teaching roles such as those in the voluntary sector

  • Complete self-evaluation and reflection exercises to address priorities for your development and maximise your impact

  • Prepare and submit a final portfolio

General Eligibility

Applicants should normally have at least a second-class honours degree. Applicants who do not meet this requirement may be considered if they have significant relevant experience. All Applicants must also have either Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for teaching in schools or have Qualified Teacher of Learning and Skills (QTLS) for teaching in post-compulsory education, or EYTS for teaching in Early Years. Following the course, those with EYTS, rather than QTS, will only be able to work as a SENCO in Early Years settings.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Education


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Campus Name

Distance Learning


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

Part-Time, 9 months


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

2500,

2500, (INT)


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