National Award Special Educational Needs Coordination

You must be one of the following:

• a current SEND Coordinator.
• aspiring SEND Coordinator role in the future and have access to the practice-based elements required for the course.
• You must have obtained Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status, prior to applying.
• School staff in the role of SENCO will have completed an induction period (refer to SEND Regs 2014, paragraph 49).
• Letter of authorisation from Head Teacher/Manager to undertake Award.

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You might be able to get a scholarship to help fund your studies. We award scholarships to those students who can demonstrate excellent achievement, passion and dedication to their studies.

Successful completion of the National Award is a pre-requisite for all new SENCOs to be able to continue in the role and this must be completed within three years from the date of your appointment. This course does not currently offer placements.

The National Special Educational Coordination Award (NASENCO) comprises of two complimentary elements:

• Level 7 PGCert SENCO (60 credits) which can be used towards gaining an MA Education and recognises your experience in special and inclusive education.
• A practical competency framework where you collect evidence for a series of 49 nationally et professional learning outcomes.