National Award for SENCOs
Serco is an approved and experienced training provider for the National Award for Special Educational Needs (SEN) Coordination, a Training and Development Agency (TDA) training programme designed to support the professional development of SENCOs.
SENCOs who have been appointed since September 2008 will have their course fees fully-funded by the TDA for a period of up to three years from their appointment.
In partnership with Wolverhampton University, Serco has developed a national programme to be delivered locally and to be flexible to participant needs, taking account of prior learning as well as personal circumstances.
Please apply now for groups starting in late January/early February 2012 in:
| North | South |
| Barnsley | Bristol |
| Bradford/Calderdale | Colchester/Chelmsford |
| Durham | Exeter |
| Gainsborough | Falmouth |
| Penrith | London (Central) |
| Preston | Northampton |
| Redcar | Norwich |
| Stoke-on-Trent | Portsmouth |
| Walsall |
Key aspects of the programme
- Three masters level modules, each of which is worth 20 credits;
- Tutor support - following an initial needs analysis, your tutor will assist you in preparing your own learning programme and support you throughout the programme
- Three face-to-face sessions - delivered locally in schools and local authority venues
- Online support - discussion groups, networking and seminars
- Five visits - to other workplaces to gain first hand experience of provision in other settings;
- Mentor support - from within your school or an experienced SENCO
- Peer support - from within your own cohort, arranged by the tutor
- Professional development portfolio - to record evidence of learning and experience
Contact us: sencoaward@serco.com