SENCO Training Course Level 5

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• Free CPD UK Accredited PDF Certificate from Lead Academy
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Are you passionate about helping students with special educational needs? Our SENCO Training Course Level 5 is designed to empower you with the skills and knowledge to become an effective Special Educational Needs Coordinator. This course provides the comprehensive foundation you need to excel in this field.

In this comprehensive SENCO qualification online course, you will understand the pivotal roles and responsibilities of a coordinator, along with the statutory requirements and code of practice for diverse types of educational needs. You will also learn to identify the students with special educational needs and apply the graduated approach to provide necessary support. Also, you will be able to create, monitor, and manage Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCP), which are essential for many students with special needs.

By the end of the course, you will become a well-rounded and highly competent SEN Coordinator with a profound understanding of the legal and ethical frameworks underpinning the SENCO roles and you will be well-prepared to create an inclusive learning environment for all students.

This course at a glance

• Accredited by CPD UK
• Understand the role of Special Educational Needs Coordinators
• Familiarise yourself with Statutory Provisions for SENCO
• Explore various types of special educational needs and their alignment with the code of practice
• Develop effective strategies for working with SEN children, parents & others
• Insights into the role of SENCO in schools and early years
• Explore the barriers & opportunities within the field of SEN

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

• Obtain Your Student ID Card 01:00

  • 1: Obtain Your Student ID Card 01:00

• Module 1 : Introduction to Special Education Need Coordinators (SENCOs) 03:00

  • 2: Module 1 : Introduction to Special Education Need Coordinators (SENCOs) 03:00

• Module 2 : Statutory Provisions for SENCo 09:00

  • 3: Module 2 : Statutory Provisions for SENCo 09:00

• Module 3: Legislation and Principles 06:00

  • 4: Module 3: Legislation and Principles 06:00

• Module 4: Types of Special Educational Needs and the Code of Practice 17:00

  • 5: Module 4: Types of Special Educational Needs and the Code of Practice 17:00

• Module 5: The SENCo Roles in SEN Policy and Practice 08:00

  • 6: Module 5: The SENCo Roles in SEN Policy and Practice 08:00

• Module 6: SEN Identification and the Graduated Approach to Support 08:00

  • 7: Module 6: SEN Identification and the Graduated Approach to Support 08:00

• Module 7: SENCo role in EHCP, Monitoring & Managing 06:00

  • 8: Module 7: SENCo role in EHCP, Monitoring & Managing 06:00

• Module 8: Working with SEN Children, Parents & Others 09:00

  • 9: Module 8: Working with SEN Children, Parents & Others 09:00

• Module 9: The SENCO and the Senior Leadership Team 05:00

  • 10: Module 9: The SENCO and the Senior Leadership Team 05:00

• Module 10: Communication & Interaction Difficulties in Children with SEN 08:00

  • 11: Module 10: Communication & Interaction Difficulties in Children with SEN 08:00

• Module 11: Cognition & Learning Difficulties 09:00

  • 12: Module 11: Cognition & Learning Difficulties 09:00

• Module 12: Behavioural, Emotional and Social Health Difficulties 08:00

  • 13: Module 12: Behavioural, Emotional and Social Health Difficulties 08:00

• Module 13: Sensory and Physical Needs 10:00

  • 14: Module 13: Sensory and Physical Needs 10:00

• Module 14: Information, Advice and Support 09:00

  • 15: Module 14: Information, Advice and Support 09:00

• Module 15: Working Together for Joint Outcomes? 10:00

  • 16: Module 15: Working Together for Joint Outcomes? 10:00

• Module 16: Early Years Providers 10:00

  • 17: Module 16: Early Years Providers 10:00

• Module 17: The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) ? 12:00

  • 18: Module 17: The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) ? 12:00

• Module 18: The Role of SENCo in Early Years 08:00

  • 19: Module 18: The Role of SENCo in Early Years 08:00

• Module 19: The Role of SENCo in Schools 07:00

  • 20: Module 19: The Role of SENCo in Schools 07:00

• Module 20: Coordination in Local Offers and Support from Specialists 09:00

  • 21: Module 20: Coordination in Local Offers and Support from Specialists 09:00

• Module 21: Equality, Diversity & Inclusion 09:00

  • 22: Module 21: Equality, Diversity & Inclusion 09:00

• Module 22: Further Education 08:00

  • 23: Module 22: Further Education 08:00

• Module 23: Preparation for Adulthood 08:00

  • 24: Module 23: Preparation for Adulthood 08:00

• Module 24: EHC Assessment and Plan 09:00

  • 25: Module 24: EHC Assessment and Plan 09:00

• Module 25: SEN Children & Young People in Specific Circumstances 13:00

  • 26: Module 25: SEN Children & Young People in Specific Circumstances 13:00

• Module 26: Disagreement Resolutions 08:00

  • 27: Module 26: Disagreement Resolutions 08:00

• Module 27: Developing Inclusive Practice & Positive Learning Environment 07:00

  • 28: Module 27: Developing Inclusive Practice & Positive Learning Environment 07:00

• Module 28: Coordinating Colleagues and Professionals 06:00

  • 29: Module 28: Coordinating Colleagues and Professionals 06:00

• Module 29: SENCO: Required Characteristics & Qualification 05:00

  • 30: Module 29: SENCO: Required Characteristics & Qualification 05:00

• Module 30: Barriers & Opportunities 05:00

  • 31: Module 30: Barriers & Opportunities 05:00

• Order Your Certificate Now 01:00

  • 32: Order Your Certificate Now 01:00

• Bonus Course - Microsoft Excel 2016 for Beginners 2:40:48

  • 33: Navigate the Excel User Interface – Introduction 06:18
  • 34: Navigate the Excel User Interface 06:18
  • 35: Use Excel Commands – Introduction 04:14
  • 36: Use Excel Commands 04:14
  • 37: Create and Save a Basic Workbook – Introduction 05:01
  • 38: Create and Save a Basic Workbook 05:01
  • 39: Enter Cell Data – Introduction 05:15
  • 40: Enter Cell Data 05:15
  • 41: Flash Fill and Auto Fill 04:42
  • 42: Use Excel Help – Introduction 03:13
  • 43: Use Excel Help 03:13
  • 44: Create Worksheet Formulas – Introduction 05:54
  • 45: Create Worksheet Formulas 05:54
  • 46: Insert Functions – Introduction 05:44
  • 47: Insert Functions 05:44
  • 48: Reuse Formulas and Functions – Introduction 05:02
  • 49: Reuse Formulas and Functions 05:02
  • 50: Insert, Delete and Adjust Cells, Columns and Rows 04:48
  • 51: Search for and Replace Data 06:18
  • 52: Insert, Delete and Adjust Cells, Columns and Rows – Introduction 00:17
  • 53: Use Proofing and Research Tools 00:17
  • 54: Check the Spelling in a Worksheet 03:08
  • 55: Search for and Replace Data – Introduction 00:18
  • 56: Insights Task Pane 03:04
  • 57: Apply Text Formats – Introduction 00:36
  • 58: Apply Text Formats 06:06
  • 59: Apply Number Formats – Introduction 00:57
  • 60: Apply Number Formats 03:15
  • 61: Align Cell Contents – Introduction 00:27
  • 62: Align Cell Contents 03:32
  • 63: Apply Cell Styles and Themes 05:59
  • 64: Apply Cell Styles and Themes – Introduction 00:23
  • 65: Create and Use Templates – Introduction 00:31
  • 66: Apply Basic Conditional Formatting – Introduction 00:50
  • 67: Apply Basic Conditional Formatting 03:38
  • 68: Create and Use Templates 04:21
  • 69: Preview and Print a Workbook 00:30
  • 70: Configure and Preview a Print Job 03:02
  • 71: Set Up the Page Layout – Introduction 00:21
  • 72: Set Up the Page Layout 03:59
  • 73: Configure Headers and Footers – Introduction 00:28
  • 74: Configure Headers and Footers 02:13
  • 75: Manage Worksheets – Introduction 00:17
  • 76: Manage Worksheets 05:13
  • 77: Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views – Introduction 00:46
  • 78: Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views 00:46
  • 79: Manage Workbook Properties – Introduction 00:27
  • 80: Manage Workbook Properties 03:14
  • 81: Manage Workbook Properties 03:14
  • 82: Bonus Lecture 01:29

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to Special Education Need Co-ordinators

• Special Education Need Coordinators
• The Key Principles of SENCo
• Responsibilities of SENCo
• How to Support Children and Young People with SEN

Module 2: Statutory Provisions for SENCO

• The Children and Families Act 2014
• The Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014
• The Equality Act 2010
• The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) 1989

Module 3: Legislation and Principles

• The Special Educational Needs (Personal Budgets) Regulations 2014

Module 4: Types of Special Educational Needs and the Code of Practice

• Types of SEN:Communication and Interaction DifficultiesCognition and Learning DifficultiesSocial, Behavioural and Emotional Health DifficultiesSensory and Physical Needs
• Code of Practice

Module 5: The SENCO Role in SEN Policy and Practice

SENCO’s Roles in SEN Policy and Practice:

• Admission Arrangements
• SEN Identification
• Arranging Facilities for SEND Pupils
• A Graduated Approach to SEN Support
• Providing Quality Teaching
• EHC Plan
• Access to the Curriculum and Associated Services
• Inclusive Education
• Evaluating the Provisions
• Transition
• Working in Partnership with Parents
• Working with Professionals

Module 6: SEN Identification and the Graduated Approach to Support

• SEN Indicators
• Key Steps for Identifying SEN
• A Graduated Approach to Support

Module 7: SENCo Role in EHCP, Monitoring & Managing

• What is the EHCP?
• SENCO Roles in EHCP
• SENCO’s Roles in Monitoring and Managing Provisions

Module 8: Working with SEN Children, Parents & Others

• Working with the Children and Young People with SEN: Pupils’ AssessmentArranging SEN SupportInducing SEN Pupils’ VoiceIndividual-Centred Planning
• Referring to Professionals
• Participating in the EHC Process
• Ensuring Pupils’ Access to Learning
• Coordinating with Professionals
• Managing Resources and Reviewing SEN Support
• Working with the Parents and Carers: Family-Centred PartnershipWorking in Key Areas:

1. Working Together for SEN Identification
2. Communicating with Parents
3. Guidance to Parents
4. Involving Parents in IEP Development
5. Educational Goal Setting
6. Transition Planning
7. Training to Parents
8. Evaluating Feedback from Parents

Module 9: The SENCO and the Senior Leadership Team

• SENCOs Roles with Colleagues
• SENCOs Working with Senior Leadership

Module 10: Communication & Interaction Difficulties in Children with SEN

• Teaching Strategies and Approaches
• Phases of Educations

Module 11: Cognition & Learning Difficulties

• Teaching Strategies and Approaches
• Phases of Educations

Module 12: Behavioural, Emotional and Social Health Difficulties

• Teaching Strategies and Approaches
• Phases of Educations

Module 13: Sensory and Physical Needs

• Teaching Strategies and Approaches
• Phases of Educations

Module 14: Information, Advice and Support

• Support for Parents, Children & Young People

Module 15: Working Together for Joint Outcomes

• Joint Commissioning Arrangements
• EHC Roles and Responsibilities
• Health Services for SEN Children
• Local Accountability

Module 16: Early Years Providers

• Obligations of Early Years Providers
• Early Years SEN Support

Module 17: The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

• Developmental Needs
• Assessment
• Supporting SEN Children

Module 18: The Role of SENCo in Early Years

• SEN in the early years
• Early Years Provisions
• Roles of SENCOs in Early Years

Module 19: The Role of SENCo in Schools

• Primary & Secondary Education System
• Roles of SENCOs in Schools

Module 20: Coordination in Local Offers and Support from Specialists

• What is the Local Offer?
• Involving Early Providers, Schools and Institutions
• Involving Early Providers, Schools and Institutions
• Specialist Support to SENCOs

Module 21: Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

• Introduction & Importance
• Legal Aspect
• How to Promote

Module 22: Further Education

• Duties of Colleges
• Identification and support to SEN

Module 23: Preparation for Adulthood

• Supporting SEN 9 Years Onwards
• Supporting SEN 16-17 Years Old
• Supporting SEN 19-25 Years Old

Module 24: EHC Assessment and Plan

• Principles
• EHC Plan Preparation
• Reviewing EHC Plan

Module 25: SEN Children & Young People in Specific Circumstances

• Identification of Specific Needs
• Support and EHC Planning

Module 26: Disagreement Resolutions

• Principles
• Disagreement Resolution

Module 27: Developing Inclusive Practice & Positive Learning Environment

• Understanding Inclusive Practices
• SENCOs’ Roles in Developing Inclusive Practices
• What is a Positive Learning Environment?
• SENCO Roles in Developing a Positive Learning Environment

Module 28: Coordinating Colleagues and Professionals

Module 29: SENCO: Required Characteristics & Qualification

Module 30: Barriers & Opportunities

Method of Assessment

Learners must answer MCQs after completing the modules to complete the assessment procedure. Through the MCQs, it is measured how much a learner can grasp from each section. In the assessment, the pass mark is 60%.

You should also check out our SEN Teaching Assistant Advanced Diploma Course Online and gain advanced knowledge while advancing your career.

Certificate of Completion

On completion of this course, you will be eligible to obtain your free PDF certificate of course completion.

Certificate of Achievement from Lead Academy

After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order your certificate of achievement as proof of your new skill. The certificate of achievement is an official credential that confirms that you successfully finished a course with Lead Academy. The certificate can be obtained in PDF version at a cost of £12, and there is an additional fee to obtain a printed copy certificate which is £35.

This training is primarily aimed at:

• Aspiring SEN coordinators
• Aspiring SEN teaching assistants
• Educators and teachers looking to enhance their expertise in supporting special needs students
• Parents and caregivers of children with special educational needs also can take this course

This course is, however, not limited to a particular profession or line of work. This course can be taken by anyone willing to learn about the SENCO Training methods and strategies.

• There are no academic entry requirements for this course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds.
• However, you must have a laptop/desktop/tablet or smartphone and a good internet connection.

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