Part time
1 year
SEP-24
Postgraduate Certificate
Literacy / Special Needs Teaching Special Education (General)
Taught
Course summary
This course has been developed for those currently working as, or aspiring to be, special educational needs coordinators (SENCOs) and is mandatory for all SENCOs appointed since 2008. It has been accredited by NASENCO and has been devised in order to address the professional learning outcomes required for the National Award.
How you learn
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
A large proportion of your studies will be undertaken at your current educational setting, and you'll spend up to ten teaching/tutorial/study days which are spread over the course duration. You'll study Special Educational Needs coordination in the role of both manager and leader; evaluating and developing policy, promoting sound person-centred planning and building professional partnerships. You'll be supported by Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) specialists throughout your study, and this course has been widely praised for its contribution to the provision with children with SEND.
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For this course (per year)
£3,440
This course is not open to international students who require a Tier 4 (General) student visa to study in the UK.
To apply for this course you must have QTS, QTLS or EYTS and have completed a period of induction. You must be a qualified teacher who is: designated as the SENCO or an aspiring SENCO or an inclusion manager or in a position to undertake the duties of a SENCO
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Part time | 3 years | SEP-24