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Leeds Beckett University: Special Educational Needs Coordination
| Institution | Leeds Beckett University |
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| Department | Education and Childhood |
| Web | https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk |
| admissionsenquiries@leedsbeckett.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0113 812 3113 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Explore issues relating to the leadership of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within, between and beyond schools.
This innovative course will enable you to understand inclusion and special educational needs theory and practice.
As part of this course, you’ll:
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Study entirely online in our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
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Explore the SEND Code of Practice
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Understand the role of the Special Education Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) in a global context
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Have the chance to relate your studies to a range of related non-teaching roles such as those in the voluntary sector
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Complete self-evaluation and reflection exercises to address priorities for your development and maximise your impact
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Prepare and submit a final portfolio
Find out more
This course will encourage significant improvements in your practice. As it’s built into your professional practice, it can be highly transformative and play an important role in your lifelong learning journey.
Your learning experience You’ll be able to study around existing commitments such as supporting children, young people and families. You’ll independently plan your time and establish a study routine that works around you.
The design of this programme reflects innovation and expertise in digital pedagogy supported by a series of optional online webinars and access to an Online Learning Tutor, an Academic Tutor and Subject-Specialist librarian. Your personal tutor will guide your development and provide formative feedback to improve your learning experience. You’ll use engaging and up-to-date materials to conduct self-directed research and reading as you become part of our online professional learning community.
Further study On completion of this course, you’ll have completed the first 60 credits towards our MA Inclusive Practice in Education. The masters course will enable you to further develop your understanding of:
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Participation and learning
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Intervention and provision management
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Autism and learning
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Literacy difficulties and dyslexia inclusive pedagogy
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Working with multiple agencies and stakeholders
Why study Special Education Needs Co-Ordination at Leeds Beckett University - Practice-based learning – develop a practical skillset
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Learn from experts – taught by a professionally experienced team
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Online learning - join our academic community from anywhere in the world
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Globally relevant – develop expertise applicable to any educational setting
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Dedicated pastoral care team - access support throughout your studies
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Join a diverse cohort - you don’t need to have achieved QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) to study this course
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Applicants should either have at least a 2nd Class Honours degree or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. Please note that, although it is not a requirement for entry on to the course, it is important, for the purposes of the assessment, that applicants are currently based in an educational working environment and have access to SEN related data. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional. Applicants whose 1st language is not English require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent. |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should either have at least a 2nd Class Honours degree or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. Please note that, although it is not a requirement for entry on to the course, it is important, for the purposes of the assessment, that applicants are currently based in an educational working environment and have access to SEN related data. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional. Applicants whose 1st language is not English require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent. |
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