Course Overview

How can outstanding provision be developed in schools for children and young people with SEN using evidenced-based best practice?

The field of SEND is complex and constantly changing. This part-time course will give aspiring and practicing SENCo’s an in-depth understanding of effective policy, provision and practice to meet the diverse needs of children with SEND. 

The course will address all the professional learning outcomes required by the national award. You will meet colleagues and develop professional networks with both practitioners and leaders in the field of SEN.

General Eligibility

You will need to be a teacher who holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) or Early Year Teacher Status (EYTS) working in or with access to an educational setting.

You may work in a range of settings and be from a range of local authorities in or outside of our region. 

You must be:

• A designated or deputy SENCo 

• An aspirant SENCo

• An inclusion manager

• In a position to undertake or support some of the SENCo duties over an extended period.

You will also need to have completed an induction period.

You will need a document of support from your head teacher and an understanding that you will be involved in ten days of learning on campus over the course of the year or across an academic year.

You will need to complete an application form and send a letter of support with the form from your setting. 

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• This course is not available to students on a Student Route Visa.