The national award for SEN coordination
Target audience: SENCOs
This Masters level qualification, mandatory since 2009, is for all SENCOs new to the role.
The Award is taught by SEND SAS in conjunction with Plymouth University.
For more information or to register an interest, please see the details on the National SENCO Award page.
Twilight session for national award SEN coordination
This session provides a short introduction to the National Award for SEN Coordination. Details are available on the National SENCO Award page.
Central training and development
Further information and dates about the training listed below can be found on the Training Directory for Schools page.
To book places please use the following link Course booking form if you have any queries please email eduTrain@plymouth.gov.uk
- Developing your TA team - Effective deployment and practice of teaching assistants
Other school based opportunities and training sessions
To discuss bespoke SEN development needs contact the team on sendsas@plymouth.gov.uk or call 01752 260256.
- Assessment and monitoring of progress for pupils with SEND
- The role of the SENCO
- SEND: Ensuring a whole school inclusive approach
- Developing your school’s SEN information report
- A whole school approach to literacy difficulties: addressing the question of dyslexia
- Phonological awareness intervention to improve literacy outcomes
- Being an effective TA: maximising learning in the classroom
- Demonstrating progress for pupils working significantly below age-related expectations
- Taking a whole school approach to identifying and supporting young carers at school.