GBP 1,265
NPQ Special Educational Needs Coordinator
University College London (UCL)London, United Kingdom
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18 months
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Program Details
- Degree
- Courses
- Major
- Educational Leadership | Educational Management | Special Education
- Area of study
- Health | Education
- Timing
- Part time
- Course Language
- English
Program Overview
Introduction to the NPQ Special Educational Needs Coordinator Programme
The NPQ Special Educational Needs Coordinator programme is designed to equip teachers and school leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead and coordinate special educational needs and disability (SEN and D) provision across an educational setting.
About the Programme
The programme aims to develop participants' professional knowledge and critical understanding of key concepts and debates addressed in the academic and professional literature. It will enable participants to lead and manage SEN provision effectively, implement change successfully, and identify the needs of pupils with SEN.
What You Will Learn
- School Culture: Develop and sustain an inclusive, strengths-based school culture through contributing to its strategic direction, managing resources, and fulfilling statutory duties.
- Behaviour: Contribute to and implement the development of good models of behaviour and learning across the whole school community.
- Implementation: Learn how to implement change successfully within your context by understanding the stages of implementation and applying them with the support of facilitators and colleagues.
- Statutory Framework: Strengthen your knowledge of the legal basis for the SEND Code of Practice and how to work with key stakeholders and leaders to assist your school in meeting its statutory duties.
- Identification of Need: Learn how to work with teachers and leaders to identify the needs of pupils and develop policies and processes to address them.
- Leading and Managing Provision: Learn how to work with other leaders to implement, monitor, and evaluate SEN provision effectively.
Benefits for You
The programme will provide you with the skills, confidence, and knowledge to implement new initiatives and approaches successfully. You will develop your own leadership persona, increase your understanding of the legal basis of the statutory framework, and recognize the importance of planning and monitoring change.
Benefits for Your School
The programme will help create professionally confident teachers and leaders, grow the next generation of leaders with the skills and knowledge to use the evidence-base for the benefit of their children and young people, and ensure that all schools have a SENCO who holds the mandatory SEND qualification.
Is This Programme for Me?
This programme is suitable for you if you are currently working as a SENCO or are interested in developing expertise in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or undertaking a SENCO role in the future.
Programme Duration and Cost
The programme will start in November 2025 and will last for 18 months, followed by an eight-day open book summative case study task. The cost is Ł1,265 (+VAT) for those in independent schools.
Programme Route Map
The programme consists of three modules:
Module 1: Culture and Ethos
- Self-directed study
- Facilitated activities
- Face-to-face learning events
- Formative assessment tasks
Module 2: Learning, Teaching and Assessment
- Self-directed study
- Facilitated activities
- Face-to-face learning events
- Formative assessment tasks
Module 3: Ensuring High Quality Outcomes
- Self-directed study
- Facilitated activities
- Face-to-face learning events
- Formative assessment tasks
Final Assessment Preparation
After completing the three modules, you will prepare for the final summative assessment, which will take place in April 2026 May 2026.
Conclusion
The NPQ Special Educational Needs Coordinator programme is a comprehensive programme designed to equip teachers and school leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead and coordinate special educational needs and disability (SEN and D) provision across an educational setting. The programme will provide you with the skills, confidence, and knowledge to implement new initiatives and approaches successfully, and will help create professionally confident teachers and leaders.
About University
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Services
Student services
UCL is committed to providing an inclusive learning and working environment where students and staff of all religions, and none, can thrive.
- Their Student Support and Wellbeing team of expert wellbeing, disability and mental health staff provide a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space, in which you can discuss any issues that may be affecting your ability to study.
- UCL's Student Centre houses a large prayer room and a small room for silent prayer and meditation.
- UCL has schemes to help students who are facing financial difficulties The university provides support to international students, such as assistance with visas
- A Personal Tutor is on hand to help you settle into UCL through practical guidance and support.
Housing services
UCL provides a range of accommodation for graduate students. Our halls vary in size, facilities and history. Whatever stage you are at and whatever questions you have, the UCL Accommodation team is there to help and get you settled in quickly
Library services
You can access a number of library and information services to help you get the most out of your time with us. Your UCL user ID means that email, wifi, library and print facilities will be available to you whenever you need them.
The libraries are an invaluable resource, find out about the services they provide, when they are open and search the catalogue.ICT services
Support is available from IT services 24 hours a day, ensuring that you have 24/7 cover for all IT queries.
IT Services is your point of contact for supported computer hardware, software, IT account or other IT related issues; including telephone, audio visual and printing queries.