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PG Cert in SEND and Inclusion (National Award for SENDCO's)

Northumbria University, Newcastle

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Northumbria University, Newcastle

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  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Certificate

  • Location

    Coach Lane Campus

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Course Overview
The National Award for Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators (SENCOs) is a legal requirement for SENCOs, new to post since 2009 in maintained mainstream schools, nurseries, academies, free schools and pupil referral units (PRUs). All schools have a legal duty to appoint a fully qualified teacher as their SENCO.
In the latest educational reform the special educational needs and disability code of practice: 0 to 25 years (2015), the governments vision is that 鈥榯he provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities is the same as for all children and young people, that they achieve well in their early years, at school and in college, and lead happy and fulfilled lives.
This code supports the Equality Act (2010) and the SALT Report (2010) which indicated that equality and educational outcomes are reliant upon a teaching workforce that is prepared for the diversity of mainstream and special school classrooms.
With the Special education and Disability Regulations, there is now an increasing need for teacher training and continual professional development that prepares teachers for the variety of needs that children and young people present. With the increasing demand for Special Education coordinators in Early Years settings, schools and other alternative education providers like Pupil Referral Units and further education colleges, this postgraduate qualification will meet that agenda.
There is a requirement for SENCOs in mainstream schools to hold qualified teacher status (QTS). The SENCo aspect of the programme, therefore, will apply only to those who hold the status. Those who wish to complete the programme without the status will in effect, only achieve the SEN and Inclusion aspect of the award (hence the bracketing of the award).
Northumbria University is the largest North East provider of CPD in Education
Your Future
Designed to cater for Special Educational Needs and Disability Coordinators and those working in similar positions in FE and Early Years, this programme will enhance your career development.
You will graduate with knowledge of the very latest in education research, with particular reference to special needs and inclusion, policy and practice. You will also be able to reflect upon and challenge your own practice, which is a valuable skill to demonstrate to your current and future employers.
You will develop skills in theory and research informed approaches to teaching, which in turn will build your confidence to support others to embrace different ways of working with learners with diverse needs. You will be confident in your knowledge and abilities, empowered to make change in your own organisation and ready to go to the next level in your career.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 5,833per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle

  • University League Table

    34th

  • Campus address

    Northumbria University, Northumberland Building, Northumberland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, NE1 8ST, England

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Specialist country advisers offer support and guidance to international students via in-country visits, online events, and a one-to-one booking system.
Northumbria is based in the heart of multicultural Newcastle, famous for its safety and friendliness. Accommodation is only a short walk from campus.
Newcastle is known for its affordability, with a low cost of living that helps your money go further.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    17th out of 91 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    154 69%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    23rd

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    45th

    30

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