The National Award for SEN Co-ordination PGCert

Course Content

• 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

  Module information can be found on the Award Map.

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• Entry 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.

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• Fees and Funding

  21/22 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 21/22 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  • Part Time: £2,020

  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.

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• 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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• 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

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