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Leeds Beckett University: Special Educational Needs Coordination
| Institution | Leeds Beckett University |
|---|---|
| Department | Education and Childhood |
| Web | https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk |
| admissionsenquiries@leedsbeckett.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0113 812 3113 |
| Study type | Taught |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
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:
- Study entirely online in our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
- Explore the SEND Code of Practice
- Understand the role of the Special Education Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) in a global context
- Have the chance to relate your studies to a range of related non-teaching roles such as those in the voluntary sector
- Complete self-evaluation and reflection exercises to address priorities for your development and maximise your impact
- 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:
- Participation and learning
- Intervention and provision management
- Autism and learning
- Literacy difficulties and dyslexia inclusive pedagogy
- Working with multiple agencies and stakeholders
**Why study Special Education Needs Co-Ordination at Leeds Beckett University**
- Practice-based learning – develop a practical skillset
- Learn from experts – taught by a professionally experienced team
- Online learning - join our academic community from anywhere in the world
- Globally relevant – develop expertise applicable to any educational setting
- Dedicated pastoral care team - access support throughout your studies
- Join a diverse cohort - you don’t need to have achieved QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) to study this course
| 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. |
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:
- Study entirely online in our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
- Explore the SEND Code of Practice
- Understand the role of the Special Education Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) in a global context
- Have the chance to relate your studies to a range of related non-teaching roles such as those in the voluntary sector
- Complete self-evaluation and reflection exercises to address priorities for your development and maximise your impact
- 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:
- Participation and learning
- Intervention and provision management
- Autism and learning
- Literacy difficulties and dyslexia inclusive pedagogy
- Working with multiple agencies and stakeholders
**Why study Special Education Needs Co-Ordination at Leeds Beckett University**
- Practice-based learning – develop a practical skillset
- Learn from experts – taught by a professionally experienced team
- Online learning - join our academic community from anywhere in the world
- Globally relevant – develop expertise applicable to any educational setting
- Dedicated pastoral care team - access support throughout your studies
- Join a diverse cohort - you don’t need to have achieved QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) to study this course
| 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. |
Summary
This programme is for newly appointed SENCOs or an existing teachers who is new to the SENCO role. Students are required to complete The National Award for Special Educational Needs Co-ordination. At the start of the module students do a thorough self-evaluation to identify gaps in their knowledge and understanding and to assess what direction their learning will take based on their own experience and their work place needs.
| 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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