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NASENC: National Award for SENCO

University of Chichester

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  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Certificate

  • Location

    Bognor Regis Campus, University of Chichester

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Overview

Gain the nationally required qualification for newly-qualified SENCOs

The National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination (NASENC) is a mandatory qualification for newly-appointed special educational needs coordinators (SENCOs).

The University of Chichester is one of the key NASENCO providers in the south of England running the mandatory qualification for newly appointed SENCOs and having achieved the Quality Standard of the NASENCO Provider Partnership.

The programme is strongly rooted in work-based practice, equipping SENCOs to evaluate and develop effective leadership and management of SEND provision.

We have developed a strong collaboration with local authorities and partners to ensure that it supports both local and national requirements and we involve national and international experts to work with us in delivering a relevant and up-to-date programme.

Who is this course for?

If you are a newly appointed SENCO with QTS working in a mainstream school you will be required to complete the mandatory programme within three years of your appointment (SEND Code of Practice, 2015).

We welcome applications from SENCOs working in Early Years settings, special schools, Post-16 provision and private schools.

SENCOs with the equivalent EYTS or QTLS, can also apply to gain the National Award. Experienced and aspiring SENCOs who are working in a SEND work setting and/or are members of the Senior Leadership Team interested in gaining the qualification may also apply with the assurance that the Learning Outcomes (NCTL, 2014) will be covered within sessions.

Where a SENCO working in an Early Years setting or Post-16 provision does not have QTS (or the equivalent qualification), please contact us for further information about alternative courses we can offer.

On this course you will:

  • Gain the National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination (NASENC) required for newly-appointed SENCOs.
  • Develop your leadership and management skills as a SENCO.
  • Earn 60 credits towards a full MA qualification.
  • Study a course strongly rooted in work-based practice.

The Course

Innovative practical and interactive sessions to develop your knowledge and skills

The PGCiPP: National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination is delivered part time over one year and includes nine study days and a conference, work-based research, peer support and access to the University library and online resources.

Sessions are aimed at equipping SENCOs to evaluate and develop effective leadership and management of SEND provision and improve the learning outcomes and achievements of pupils who have a special educational need and/or disability.

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University information

University of Chichester

  • University League Table

    79th

  • Campus address

    University of Chichester, Bishop Otter Campus, College Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6PE, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    51st out of 91 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    129 58%

    55th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    89.0 89%

    6th

    6
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    34th

    10

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