The National Award for SEN Co-ordination Postgraduate Certificate 2023/24
Do you want to achieve a nationally recognised award as a Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo)?
Completion of the course has been mandatory for the teacher designated as the SENCo since 2009. New SENCos must gain this qualification within three years of taking up their
SENCo post. This will remain mandatory for the 2023/24 academic year whilst the Department for Education consider proposals to replace the NA SENCo with a National Professional Qualification (NPQ). Passing the course entitles candidates to use 60 credits at Master’s level towards an MA in SEN and Inclusion.
The programme is taught by experienced senior lecturers from the Faculty of Health, Education and Society alongside local authority and teaching school partners who have expertise in Special Educational Needs. This programme is Quality Assured through the national Provider Partnership Leading Learning for SEND and endorsed by nasen.
Training will typically take place at local venues across the East Midlands following an induction day at the University of Northampton’s Waterside Campus, proposed to take place on Saturday 18th November 2023. The 9am – 4pm teaching days typically occur one week day a month between November and July. Mentor support is provided by local, experienced SEN professionals.
The overall aims of the course are to:
• develop inclusive teaching approaches and co-ordinate provision for pupils with SEN and/or disabilities in their settings.
• implement evidence-based ways to support the early identification of 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 to support those with additional needs.
• support the development of leadership and strategic management skills for staff leading on SEN/D and Inclusion
• establish networks and partnerships with other SENCos, inclusion managers and local partners.
The programme includes:
• Active Blended Learning including taught sessions spread across the academic year.
• online support – discussion groups, networking
• full student access to university support, services and Waterside campus facilities including library and learning development service.
• two modules each worth 30 Level 7 credits at Master’s Level (assessed through two 5000 word assignments) which can be counted towards an MA in SEN & Inclusion
• mentor support
For information and applications, email: senco@northampton.ac.uk
Website: http://www.northampton.ac.uk/study/courses/the-national-award-for-sen-coordination/
Programme Lead: nicola.Preston2@northampton.ac.uk
Cost: £2140
Duration: 1 year Part time
Closing date for applications: Friday 20/10/2023
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Leading SEND in the Mainstream
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“Good teaching for pupils with SEND is good teaching for all”. Vital for Some; Beneficial for All.
This three part modular programme will support teachers to develop their ability to effectively meet the needs of all SEND learners in their classroom, using the 5 Key Recommendations from the EEF’s SEND Support in Mainstream Schools Guidance Report. This programme aims to raise the profile of SEND to ensure it is a key focus for all professionals across all settings, making Every Teacher a Teacher of SEND.
This programme is aimed at mainstream primary and secondary teachers.
The programme will cover key threads such as
• Relationships and Knowing Your Learner: Top Tips for Working with Parents and other Professionals
• Effective Classroom Leadership: Working with Teaching Assistants and the Complimentary Use of Interventions
• Practical High Quality Teaching Strategies to Meet the Needs of all SEND Learners
In the High Quality Teaching session you will hear from outstanding classroom practitioners and experts as they share real-school, practical tips on how to implement the EEF’s top 5 effective High Quality Teaching strategies in your classroom.
• Modelling (Cognitive & MetaCognitive strategies)
• Scaffolding
• Flexible Grouping
• Explicit Instructions & Language
• ICT to support learning
Session 1 07/11/2023 1.00pm – 3.30pm
Session 2 05/12/2023 1.00pm – 3.30pm
Session 3 24/01/2024 1.00pm – 3.30pm
Who: This event is open to practitioners from Primary and Secondary Schools
Cost: £185
Facilitators: Alistair Crawford and Rachael Saunders
Venue: Portland Spencer Academy Conference Centre, Westwick Road, Nottingham NG8 4HB