NPQ SENCO
We’re pleased to announce that we are partnering with Ambition Institute to deliver the new NPQ for SENCOs.
This is a new course designed for SENCOs. It begins in autumn 2024 and replaces the NASENCO qualification.
Become an expert leader of special educational needs and learn how you can build an inclusive culture in your school where all pupils can succeed.
A new 18-month leadership qualification
Build on your existing SEND expertise
Flexible learning to suit your timetable
Fully funded for autumn 2024
Why this programme?
Choose our NPQ for SENCOs and you’ll be joining over 29,000 teachers and school leaders who’ve selected one of the new and reformed Ambition Institute NPQs as of March 2024.
Evidence informed curriculum - Our carefully sequenced and evidence informed NPQ is designed around the key problems you face. You'll learn to implement tailored SEND strategies related to your school’s context.
Access the latest SEND research - This includes core school leadership domains like teaching, behaviour and culture, alongside specialist SEND knowledge on topics like identifying need, running effective intervention and working within the law.
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What you’ll learn
This programme follows the Department for Education’s National Professional Qualification (NPQ): SENCO framework.
On this programme, you will learn how to:
Contribute to establishing and sustaining a positive and supportive culture across the school for all pupils.
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Work with staff, specialists and other agencies to assist the school in meeting the needs of all pupils.
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Implement an efficient SEND identification process across the school which ensures that barriers to learning are identified and addressed at the earliest opportunity.
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Work with and equip fellow leaders with the skills to establish and sustain effective curriculum planning that enable teachers to plan, adapt and teach effectively for all pupils.
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Support the development of a positive, safe and supportive environment for pupils across the whole school.
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Ensure all pupils feel motivated in school with a supportive setting to enable them to reach their aspirations and potential
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Support senior leaders to ensure staff and governors enact statutory guidance.
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Support teachers and support staff to understand the importance of expert teaching for all pupils and to implement a graduated approach in the classroom, subject or domain effectively.
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Support the delivery of effective provision for pupils with SEND and their families, and be able to review, monitor, evaluate and improve the impact of SEND provision.