If you are interested in becoming a special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) in an early years setting, this is the qualification you are required to have.
Is this course right for me?
If you are interested in becoming a special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) in an early years setting, this is the qualification you are required to have.
As a SENCo, you will provide leadership and professional guidance to colleagues and work closely with staff, parents, carers, and other agencies to promote person-centred inclusive practice at which the interests and needs of pupils with SEN and/or disabilities are at the heart
Please note: SENCOs appointed after September 1, 2008 who had not previously been a SENCo for at least 12 months must achieve this qualification within three years of appointment.
What will I learn?
During the course you will gain knowledge and understanding of:
SEN codes of practice
Roles and responsibilities of the SENCo in an early years setting
Strategies and techniques for supporting children and their families
What skills will I gain?
Throughout the course you will gain skills in:
Communication
Using ICT to research and complete assignments using a virtual learning platform
Reflection, planning and prioritising
Working within a team
How will I be assessed?
This is an assessment-based course and there are no exams.
You will be continually assessed throughout the course in the following ways:
Assignments
Case studies
Oral and written questions
Projects
How we Define Futures
The college is managed in four defined areas which all have a set of corporate values that are aligned to each area. All members of staff are expected to comply with all of our values across the college and not just in the area that they work. It is this collaborative approach, that will continue to make us a successful organisation.
British Values
Whilst the college has its own values, Britain also has values that all staff and students are expected to know.
Mutual Respect – Understanding that we don’t all share the same beliefs and values. Respect for others and their views.
Democracy – In Britain we have a culture built upon freedom and equality, where everyone is aware of their rights and responsibilities.
Individual Liberty – In Britain we have protection of our rights and others we live and work with.
Acceptance of different faiths & beliefs – Embracing diversity and the importance of religion, traditions, cultural heritage and preferences.
Rule of Law – In Britain rules are fairly applied and enforced to make a happy, safe and secure environment to live and work.
Strategy
KPIs
Student Engagement – Market Share %
Student Success – Positive Student Destination %
Business Success – EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation & Amortisation) %
People Engagement – Staff Engagement %
Values
Student Engagement – We value Students
Student Success – We value success & progression
Business Success – We value sustainable business
People Engagement – We value role models
Awards and Accreditations
City of Wolverhampton College is proud to have achieved the following accreditations. Many of these accreditations mean that the college has been through an assessment process that show that we meet set criteria that is assessed externally. In turn, these demonstrate that we are an organisation that aspires to excellence in all areas.
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