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University of Plymouth: The National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination (SENCO)
| Institution | University of Plymouth View institution profile |
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| Department | Plymouth Institute of Education |
| Web | https://www.plymouth.ac.uk |
| admissions@plymouth.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 1752 585858 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This successful one year training programme is designed to support the professional development of special educational needs coordinators (SENCOS). Gain 60 credits at masters level and join the hundreds of SENCOs in the South West Consortium who have already gained the award. Discover how you can get involved and make a positive impact on practice, and the achievements of schools and their pupils.
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Take the opportunity to undertake this Department for Education (DfE) approved post-graduate qualification which must be achieved by teachers new to the role of SENCO. If you are an experienced SENCO or working in a related professional role you can also apply. To achieve the National Award you must have QTS/QTLS, and if not it may be possible for you to achieve the PgCert Inclusive Education (60 masters level credits).
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Benefit from an award offered through the South West Consortium consisting of Plymouth University and the University of Exeter, working in partnership with the local authorities of Bournemouth, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Plymouth, Poole and Somerset.
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Take part in a programme which runs in Bodmin, Plymouth, Exeter, Ilminster, and Dorchester. The local tutors are mainly Special Educational Needs (SEN) advisory teachers and experienced SENCOs, working in conjunction with university tutors.
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Gain experience working with a tutor allocated to you, offering extensive expertise, knowledge and experience and high quality local personal tuition.
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Draw on support from a professional learning community through face-to-face and virtual learning support and resources. Access valuable university facilities and online resources.
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Gain 60 masters level credits which can be used towards a masters degree (e.g. MA Education Special Educational Needs).
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | The SENCO programme is also open to you if you are a teacher who is not a SENCO but who has an interest in the role of SENCO and leadership of special educational needs. It is also open to you if you are a qualified teacher in the role of a SENCO. If you are a teacher and are not a SENCO, you must have access to pupils with special educational needs, and an organisational context which allows you to evidence the National Learning Outcomes, and will need the support of your headteacher. If you are not a SENCO you may not be able to achieve all of the SENCO learning outcomes in the first instance. If this is the case you should discuss this with the programme leader. If you are applying with overseas qualifications please can you check their compatibility with the UK equivalent through NARIC, who provide an advisory service. English language requirements - The minimum IELTS score for acceptable English proficiency for entry is 6.5. |
| Location | Main Site Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA |
About us
At the University of Plymouth, we are proud to be a top 3 modern UK university (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings, 2023) and are internationally renowned for high-quality research and teaching. We have also recently been awarded gold ratings across the board in the latest round of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023). At the University of Plymouth, you will be studying alongside a community of people who believe deeply in the power of education to create positive change in society.
Our collective ethos is to use our knowledge for action – to apply real change, …
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