PgCert National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination

The PgCert National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination at Canterbury Christ Church University is a part-time distance learning course designed to provide education professionals with the knowledge and skills required to coordinate special educational needs. The course covers the legal framework, assessment and provision, and leadership and management of special educational needs. It also includes practical experience and reflection on current practice, enabling participants to apply their newfound knowledge and skills in their current role. This course is ideal for teachers, teaching assistants, and other education professionals who work with children and young people with special educational needs.

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The PgCert National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination is a nationally recognized qualification that can help you progress your career in education. As a coordinator of special educational needs, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that children and young people with special educational needs receive the support they need to thrive. This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to lead and manage this process effectively.

Discover the Expertise and Flexibility of Canterbury Christ Church University's PgCert National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination

Canterbury Christ Church University is an ideal choice for professionals looking to further their education in special educational needs coordination. Our experienced lecturers have extensive knowledge of the field, and our location in Canterbury provides easy access to a range of settings where you can gain practical experience. Additionally, our course is designed to be flexible and accessible, allowing you to balance your studies with your work and personal commitments.

Canterbury Christ Church University is one of the country's largest and most experienced providers of courses such as this and is a fully approved NASEN training provider. Our team has worked with well over 1,100 SENCOs, so you can be sure of the best teaching – helping you further your career.

The National Award for SEN Co-ordination is a one-year, part-time postgraduate certificate course, which, on successful completion of the assessed work will give SENCOs 60 Masters level credits (the equivalent to a third of a full Masters).

This course is for qualified teachers holding Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)/Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) who have recently been appointed to the role of Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), or who are aspiring SENCOs.