National Award for Special Educational Needs Co-ordination

The course is built around the 49 professional learning outcomes that have been developed by the NCTL (National College for Teaching and Leadership), and covers the following key areas:

• Understanding the roles and responsibilities of the SENCO
• Understanding SEN, disability and underachievement
• Introducing evidence based practice and Action Research to inform and improve practice within the school
• Whole school systems: co­ordinating provision effectively
• Understanding funding systems and implications for strategic resource planning
• Working collaboratively and strategically with others: introducing the key skills of leadership, enabling and delegation
• Working in partnership – with other professionals, agencies and services
• Working in partnership – with pupils, parents and carers.

Canterbury Christ Church University meets quality standards as set out by the National Award for SEN Provider Partnership which means this course is registration approved.

All applicants for undergraduate programmes will need a minimum English level of IELTS or equivalent 6.0 overall, with no less than 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in all other bands. Some programmes require 6.5/7.0 – please contact the International Office if you are unsure of your course requirement.

For postgraduate entry all applicants will need a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in all other bands or equivalent. Some courses have a higher requirement – please contact the International Office if you are unsure of your course requirement.

For International Foundation entry all applicants will need a minimum of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent, with no less than 5.0 in writing and no less than 4.0 in all other bands.

If you have taken an IGCSE exam in English and have a Grade C, this will also usually be acceptable for most undergraduate courses.

We are also able to consider some non-UK English qualifications for entry. The International Admissions Team will advise if they are able to accept your English language qualification once you have applied.