This course provides a comprehensive overview of the knowledge and skills needed to become a Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO). The 10 module course covers topics such as the roles and responsibilities of SENCOs, supporting teaching and learning for students with special needs, curriculum planning, and working with other organizations. Upon completion, students will gain a qualification to advance their career as a special needs teacher, teaching assistant, or other education professional. The online, self-paced course includes tutor support and assessments to test skills and knowledge.

1. SENCO
Overview
Designed to prepare you for the role of a Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator, our
SENCO course encompasses all the knowledge you need to kick off your career.
The role of a Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator can be a complex one, and so this
course takes a detailed look at the essential skills required to excel in this career.
Consisting of ten comprehensive modules, the SENCO course will guide learners
through everything they need to know. Starting with an introduction to SEN co-ordination
and covering all the basics, it will then take a deeper look at topics such as how Special

2. Educational Needs Co-Ordinators can support teaching and learning within the school
environment.
What You Will Learn
● Roles & responsibilities of a SENCO
● Policies and practices
● Roles and responsibilities within the school
● Theories of effective learning and teaching
● How to create a development plan
● Details of working with organisations beyond the school
Skills You Will Gain
● Time management
● Leading, managing and training staff
● Budgeting
● Curriculum planning
● Working with the Senior Leadership Team
● How to support and lead colleagues
Who Is This Course For?
This SENCO course is ideal for anyone who wants to:
● Gain a formal, accredited qualification to fast track their career
● Learn more about being a special educational needs teacher
● Test their skills and knowledge to become a more competent professional

3. Career Path
This SENCO course provides learners with the opportunities to explore
professions like:
● SEN Teaching Assistant
● SEN Teacher
● Primary School Teacher
Why Choose Teachers Training
Some of our features are:
● This is a dedicated website for teaching
● 24/7 tutor support
● Interactive Content
● Affordable price
● Courses accredited by the UK’s top awarding bodies
● 100% online
● Flexible deadline
Entry Requirements
No formal entry requirements. You need to have:
● Passion for learning
● A good understanding of the English language
● Numeracy and IT
● Desire for entrepreneurship
● Over the age of 16.

4. Assessment
To successfully complete the course you must have to attend the MCQ assessment.
The assessment is delivered through our online learning platform. You will receive the
results of your assessment immediately upon completion.
Certification
CPD Certification from The Teachers Training:
Successfully completing the MCQ exam of this course qualifies you for a
CPD-accredited certificate from The Teachers Training. You will be eligible for both PDF
copy and hard copy of the certificate to showcase your achievement however you wish.
● PDF certificate is completely FREE and instantly downloadable right after
completing the exam
● Hard copy certificate will be sent to you via post for only £8.99
The certificate will add significant weight to your CV and will give you a competitive
advantage when applying for jobs.