The National Award for SEN Co-ordination PGCert

• Overview

  Since 2009 the National Award in SEN Co-ordination has been mandatory if you are the designated SENCo for your school and is required to be completed within three years of taking up the post. The National Award is also relevant if you are aspiring to the role of SENCo as part of your career development, or if you became a SENCo before 2009. Completing this course also gives you 60 credits towards the MA in SEN and Inclusion.

  The course is taught at local venues across the East Midlands following the launch day at our Waterside Campus on Saturday 7 November 2020.

  To apply for this course, please choose one of the following local venues, where a large proportion of your training will be delivered. Some of the teaching content is based on the systems used locally, such as multi-agency support, identification and funding, so you should select the area most relevant to the Local Authority of your school.

  • Coventry
  • Derby City and Derbyshire
  • Leicestershire, Leicester City, Nottingham and Rutland
  • Lincolnshire
  • Northampton and Milton Keynes
  • Warwickshire

  The closing date for applications is Friday 23 October 2020

  Course

  Highlights

  • The University of Northampton is on the Register of Quality Providers and is part of the NASENCo Provider Partnership.
  • This course is taught by experienced senior lecturers from our Faculty of Education and Humanities alongside Local Authority and Teaching School partners.

  Open Days

  
• Course Details

  

  We will help you to:

  • develop inclusive teaching approaches and co-ordinate provision for pupils with SEN and/or disabilities in your school
  • apply methods to identify additional needs and monitor the progress of pupils with SEN and/or disabilities
  • instigate evidence-based, strategic approaches when deploying, supporting and managing other teaching and support staff
  • establish networks and partnerships with other SENCos and local partners

  Additional

  Information

  Teaching and Partnerships

  This course is taught by experienced senior lecturers from our Faculty of Education and Humanities alongside Local Authority and Teaching School partners with expertise in SEND. The University of Northampton is on the Register of Quality Providers and is part of the NASENCo Provider Partnership.

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  • Open Days

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    Each Open Day has a packed programme of subjects talks, advice sessions and activities designed to give you all the information you need about studying with us.

    To find out more about the day, please feel free to have a look at our Open Day Guide.

    
• Requirements

  We would require you to have an undergraduate degree or equivalent as well as the following:

  • You must have qualified teacher status (QTS, QTLS or EYTS)
  • You must have completed your NQT year (or probationary year)
  • Have a recommendation from the head teacher of the school you are working in (via ‘Head Teacher Reference form’.) If you are currently working as a head teacher, you must have a recommendation from the Chair of Governors.

  You will need to will need to submit the following documents with your application:

  • a personal Statement
  • Additional Information and Head Teacher Reference form
  • photocopies or scans of degree certificates
  • proof of QTS
  • Change of Name document (if your name is different to the certificates you provide)

  English Language Requirements

  All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

  • Minimum standard – IELTS 6.5 overall (or equivalent)
    with a score no lower than 6.0 for writing and no remaining band/component below 5.5 for study at postgraduate level.

  For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

  Contacts

  Course Enquiries

  Application status enquiries
  admissions2020@northampton.ac.uk

  Current student enquiries
  SID@northampton.ac.uk

  International student enquiries
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• Course Content
  • Level 7

  • The National Award for SEN Coordination (Part 1) (30 Credits)
    Module code: SENM021

    Core Module N
  • The National Award for SEN Coordination (Part 2) (30 Credits)
    Module code: SENM022

    Core Module N

  Facilities &

  Special Features

  The programme includes:

  • two modules each worth 30 Level 7 credits at Master’s Level
  • face-to-face taught sessions (seven days in total spread across the academic year)
  • online support – discussion groups, networking
  • access to University support and services
  • mentor support
  • There are no exams, you will be assessed by a 5000 word case study for SENM021 and a 5000 word strategic study and action plan for SENM022
• Further Studies
  • Postgraduate Opportunities

    Discover your Options

    We have many postgraduate courses  available, that are a great way to enhance the skills you have already learnt. Take a look at some of the other Postgraduate Education courses we have available.

    Education MA

    Primary / Early Years / Secondary PGCE Top-Up

    Special Educational Needs and Inclusion MA

    
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• Fees & Funding
  • UK & EU

  20/21 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Part Time: £2,000

  Please note that this course is not eligible for Postgraduate Loan funding. See our scholarships page for more information on the funding that may be available to you at the University of Northampton.

  19/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Part Time: £1,975

  Please note that this course is not eligible for Postgraduate Loan funding. See our scholarships page for more information on the funding that may be available to you at the University of Northampton.

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