Completion of the course has been mandatory for teachers designated as SENCO in the UK since 2009.

Plus, access university support and services, any time during the program.

You also have online support – blended learning, discussion groups, networking.

You will have face-to-face taught sessions (6 days in total spread across the academic year 2014-2015) and mentor support.The program includes two modules each worth 30 Level 7 credits at Master’s Level.Or those who wish to pursue accredited professional development in this field.

This programme recognises and awards those aspiring to be SENCOs.Each applicant must be supported by a manager, or another senior professional.You need to be in a school setting and have access to working/supporting a child with SEN.

A statement of professional competency from the workplace manager (confirming the participant’s ability to relate theory to practice).It includes a statement of professional competency from each of the facilitators leading the units (based on discussions / activities in the training centre).The portfolio shows your engagement with the tasks and activities in each of the six units.The course will be assessed through a Professional Skills Portfolio. The complete course covers all the learning outcomes.Each outcome relates to one or more aspects of working with special children.Each unit deals with one or more learning outcomes.This is a distance education course that combines face-to-face workshops with online learning. Run by The Village (supported and accredited by University of Wolverhampton).

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