National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination PG Cert

University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom, London

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University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Mix

Campuses

London

Bloomsbury

Program Language

English

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Duration 2 year(s)

National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination PG Cert

About

About this degree

By the end of the programme students should be able to:

contribute to contemporary debate in the fields of special education, inclusion and disability studies
produce and communicate reasoned and informed reflective argument, both in writing and orally
carry out a focused practitioner inquiry relating to the role of the SENCo, supported by relevant literature sources
improve professional practice through greater knowledge, skills, understanding and awareness

Who this course is for

The programme is aimed at those who currently hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK, Qualified Teacher Learning Skills (QTLS), Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) and who are currently working as, or aspiring to be, a Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo) with Headteacher approval.

The NASENCO qualification will remain the mandatory SENCO qualification until autumn 2024 when it will be replaced by the national professional qualification (NPQ) for SENCOs. SENCOs who enrol on the NASENCO course in the 2023/24 academic year will be recognised as fulfilling the mandatory training requirement as long as this is completed within 3 years of starting a SENCO post. SENCOs who have successfully completed the NASENCO course will not be required to complete the SENCO NPQ.

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What this course will give you

This programme is run by the Centre for Inclusive Education in the Department of Psychology and Human Development at IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society. It is delivered by specialists who currently practise in the field along with researchers with international profiles in SEN, disabilities and inclusion. IOE has been ranked number one in the world for education for the last ten years (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023).

Students will get the opportunity to meet regularly with colleagues working in different local authorities in London and further afield.

The Centre for Inclusive Education offers research-informed and practice-orientated courses and knowledge exchange activities and fosters strong links with local authorities, academy federation trusts and teaching school alliances.

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The programme aims to develop participants' professional knowledge and critical understanding of key concepts and debates addressed in the academic and professional literature, in order to lead and co-ordinate special educational needs and disability (SEN and D) provision across an educational setting. For SENCos new to the role it is mandatory to achieve the award within three years of appointment.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to have QTS (qualified teacher status) or equivalent. A minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard is also required. Those who hold a degree below the minimum standard have to show an ability to meet the demands of the programme through an extended personal statement.

Applicants need to be a SENCO or aspiring SENCO and have completed a Headteacher approval form (signed by Headteacher or Line manager) indicating support for you to meet all the learning outcomes of the National Award for SENCOs.

English Program Requirements

The English language level for this programme is: Level 3

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

Career

This programme will prepare participants for progression to employment as SEN co-ordinators or for senior leadership roles within schools in a variety of settings.