The National Award for SEN Co-ordination PGCert

Overview Updated 16/11/2018
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 13 October 2018.
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.

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.
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
To apply for this course, please choose one of the following six local venues, where a large proportion of your training will be delivered:

Contacts
Course enquiries
study@northampton.ac.uk
Application status enquiries
admissions2019@northampton.ac.uk
Current student enquiries
SID@northampton.ac.uk
International student enquiries
international@northampton.ac.uk
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Mon – Thu: 9am – 5pm
Fri: 9am – 4.30pm
Phone Call
Home / EU: 0300 303 2772
International: +44 (0)1604 894503
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 7.0 (or equivalent)
for study at postgraduate level.
For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.
Entry Requirements
We would require you to have an undergraduate degree or equivalent as well as the following:
- You must be a qualified teacher (QTS Certified)
- 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)

Course Content
-
The National Award for SEN Coordination Part 1 (30 Credits)
Module code: SENM021Core Module N
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The National Award for SEN Coordination Part 2 (30 Credits)
Module code: SENM022Core 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

Fees & Funding
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.
18/19 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Part Time: £1,925
Please note that tuition fees for EU students will remain the same as UK fees for 2018/19. For more information, please visit the Gov UK website.
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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To apply for this course, please choose one of the following six local venues, where a large proportion of your training will be delivered:
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Waterside
Our brand new £330 million campus.
- Designed to adapt to 21st century teaching.
- Full range of integrated learning environments.
- 24/7 library and learning zone.
- Low environmental impact.
Updated 16/11/2018
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