Special Educational Needs: Leading Effective and Inclusive Practice (National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination), PGCert
This award develops your knowledge and critical understanding of key concepts and contemporary debates, enabling you to lead and co-ordinate SEN provision effectively in educational settings.
The PGCert in Special Educational Needs: Leading Effective and Inclusive Practice (National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination) is delivered online and completed within one academic year. It will enable existing and aspiring SENCos (who have completed an induction period) to develop the necessary skills, knowledge and understanding to meet National College for Teaching and Leadership's (NCTL) learning outcomes for the National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination.
This award is recognised in England as a professional qualification of high standing which must be held by school-based SENCos within three years of their appointment. Participants with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS, EYTS or QTLS) will achieve a PGCert Special Educational Needs: Leading Effective and Inclusive Practice (National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination). Participants who do not have Qualified Teacher Status will gain PGCert Special Educational Needs: Leading Effective and Inclusive Practice, though not the National Award.
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Duration
1 years part-time
Start month
September
Fees information
For fee information related to this course, please see fees section below
What you should know about this course
What you will study
About the course team
The course is delivered by dedicated and enthusiastic lecturers, including experts in the fields of education, psychology and research methods. The staff team has extensive experience of the role of the SENCo and of leadership within education. There are also opportunities to visit schools to see inclusion in practice. The team will share their practical experiences and knowledge and provide a theoretical basis for the challenges and opportunities of promoting inclusion in children and young people's services.
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Entry requirements
Applicants for PGCert: National Award for SEN Co-ordination: Leading and Coordinating Inclusive Practice in SEN should have:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS, EYTS or QTLS).
- Applicants need to be a SENCo or an aspiring SENCo.
- Applicants need to provide evidence that they have access to a context where they can complete the practical aspects required for completion of the National SENCo Award, and that they have the full support of the headteacher (or equivalent).
Applicants for PGCert: Leading Effective and Inclusive Practice in SEN should have:
- 2:2 undergraduate degree.
- Applicants should have access to an appropriate setting and experience.
For more information, contact courseinfo@greenwich.ac.uk or 020 8331 9000.
You can also read our admissions policy.
Further information about entry
Applicants for this course are required to complete a suitability declaration, an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check, and an occupational health check.
Available to overseas students?
No
Can I use Prior Learning?
- PG Cert – National Award: Due to the professional nature of the programme, applicants are not able to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
- PG Cert: Mature students who can demonstrate enthusiasm for and commitment to study, and who can outline how they have pursued pertinent interests though relevant life/work experience, can apply. We will assess their suitability from the information provided in their application and supporting statement.
Enhanced disclosure
Applicants for this course are required to complete a suitability declaration, an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check, and an occupational health check.
How you will learn
Teaching
The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars and tutorials. Participants will examine theory and practice relevant to SEN leadership and coordination.
Class sizes
Lectures/seminars (with 15-20 students) are attended online, while, depending on your circumstances, tutorials can be face-to-face and/or online.
Overall workload
Five days attendance is required for each module (i.e., there are 10 taught days). Each module is supported by a Virtual Learning Environment, where participants can access key readings, resources and additional materials, and also participate in the online discussion forums.
Assessment
All participants complete an action-research assignment for both modules. The focus is on supporting practitioner researchers to meet the learning needs of the students with whom they work, and to enhance participants' voices in decisions that impact their professional lives.
Participants working toward achieving the National SENCO Award will also have to complete a 'Reflective Practice Portfolio'. To help participants complete this portfolio, they will be given specific tasks between sessions. The portfolio will show evidence of how participants have met the learning outcomes, and how they fulfil the Department of Education requirements for the role of SENCo.
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Dates and timetables
Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please call 020 8331 9000.
Fees and funding
Your time at university should be enjoyable, rewarding, and free of unnecessary stress. Planning your finances before you come to university can help to reduce financial concerns. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.
| Full time | Part time | Distance learning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | N/A | £2,625 per year | N/A |
Accommodation costs
Whether you choose to live in halls of residence or rent privately, we can help you find what you're looking for. University accommodation is available from £126.35 per person per week (bills included), depending on your location and preferences. If you require more space or facilities, these options are available at a slightly higher cost.
Funding your study
There is a range of financial support options available to support your studies, including the Aspire@Greenwich award for study resources that many full-time students will receive.
Discover more about grants, student loans, bursaries and scholarships. We also provide advice and support on budgeting, money management and financial hardship.
Further costs may include (but are not limited to):
- Resources: you may choose to purchase books for your studies. However, there are considerable resources freely available online. You may need to purchase earphones or a headset to participate in webinars.
- Memberships: in addition to the course fee, there is a fee payable to the HEA for the award of Fellowship (FHEA). See details.
- Field trips: you will need to fund your travel to on-campus study days. Refreshments will be provided. You will need to provide your own lunch.
Careers and placements
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
- SENCo, teaching and senior leadership roles within schools in a variety of mainstream and specialist settings.
- Professional training: Speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, social care, clinical and educational psychology, youth work and various other careers in children and young people's services.
Do you provide employability services?
During term time, the University of Greenwich provides weekly career clinics where participants can speak to an adviser on a 1-2-1 basis regarding any employability related issue.
Support and advice
Academic skills and study support
We want you to make the most of your time with us. You can access study skills support through your tutor, our subject librarians, and our online academic skills centre. Where appropriate, we provide support in academic English and mathematics. If you need to use particular IT packages for a specific module, we provide training for this.
Support from the department
Throughout your time with us, you will be supported by the programme team as well as your peers. You will have a personal tutor, and a mentor who is normally from your own department or institution. If you are based in the UK, you will have face-to-face teaching and observations. There will be video/Skype as well as face-to-face observations for our international students.
Our Award of Institutional Credit in Learning and Teaching in HE offers a potential two-year route through this programme and is suitable for those with limited HE teaching hours. Contact the programme leader for more information.
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