National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination PGCert
Bath Spa University
About this program
National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination
The National Award for SENCo is a mandatory award for all SENCOs new to post, and must be achieved within three years of taking up the post. The National Award for SENCo explores the key aspects of the role of the SENCo, as specified in the Learning Outcomes for National Award for Special Educational (NCTL, 2014). Current legislation and national perspectives are explored in relation to the role of the SENCo.
You’ll critically explore areas such as pupil voice and parent engagement. Alongside this, you’ll investigate the key areas relating to the strategic and leadership aspect of the role, for example finance, data, management, and the role of Ofsted.
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Program content
- The SENCo as a leader - policy to practice
- The role of the SENCo - provision for SEN
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Tuition
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Qualification
Program Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
- A1. A critical awareness of professional understanding within the field of SEN coordination, and the capacity to identify its significance and relevance in educational settings within national and global contexts
- A2. Knowledge and understanding of theoretical underpinnings associated with SEN coordination as presented in published research and policy literature.
- A3. The qualities and transferable skills necessary for professional practice which require the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility, decision making in a range of situations and the independent learning ability required for continuing professional development
Continuing studies
Work experience and placement opportunities
The majority of students on the award will be working in educational contexts. Such experiences will be drawn upon to develop critical reflection. In addition to this, students working towards the National Award for SENCo will be required to complete a Professional Portfolio which evidences the meeting of the National Award for SENCo Learning Outcomes (NCTL, 2014).
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