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nasen Recognised Practitioner of SEND course

This course is built around a deeper exploration of the implications of the An introduction to SEND in practice and Understanding and supporting universal needs. It has been developed to link with your day to day working practice – it encourages you to develop a resource or professional artefact (for example, a novel intervention; an assessment tool; a lesson plan template or a learning resource) which can be used in your setting.

This course is suitable for those in a non-teaching role (TA, nursery nurse, LSA etc). If you work in as a teacher in a school or FE setting, with or without QTS (Qualified Teacher Status), you may be interested in our Recognised Teacher of SEND course.

Cost: £500

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Frequently Asked Questions

You can purchase either of the below modules to complete as a standalone piece of CPD;

  • “An introduction to SEND in practice” or
  • “Understanding and supporting universal needs”

Or you can purchase the entire Recognised Practitioner/Teacher of SEND course which includes both the “An introduction to SEND in practice” and “Understanding and supporting universal needs” modules as well as the “nasen Recognised Teacher/Practitioner of SEND impact module”. Completion of the impact module results in the awarding of nasen Recognised Teacher/Practitioner of SEND status. 

Both “An introduction to SEND in practice” and “Understanding and supporting universal needs” modules cost £200.

The nasen Recognised Practitioner/Teacher of SEND course (those two modules plus the impact module) costs £500. 

The impact module can only be accessed if you have already completed the “An introduction to SEND in practice” and “Understanding and supporting universal needs” modules.

The Annual Webinar Pass provides access to all the content in our Knowledge Hub as well as all new webinars that are delivered over the period of your AWP membership.

The modular CPD programme provides access to a curated set of webinars group around a central theme as well as a live session aimed at contextualising this content plus an assessment.

If you complete all three modules you will also receive the nasen Recognised Practitioner/Teacher of SEND award.

The modular programme launches on 1st November 2021. Access to asynchronous content will be available immediately on this date.

There will be a range of dates available for the Live Sessions so you can select a date that works best for you.  

All of our modules include live sessions. The aim of the live sessions is to contextualise the asynchronous content as well as to share practice with colleagues.

You will have access to the module resources for 12 months from the date you begin the course. If you start a module on the 1st of November 2021 you will have access to the resources until 31st October 2022.

If you work as teacher in a school or FE setting, with or without QTS (Qualified Teacher Status), you may be interested in our Recognised Teacher of SEND course is suitable for you.

If you work in a non-teaching role (TA, nursery nurse, LSA etc), you may be interested in our Recognised Practitioner of SEND course.

No, these programmes are not accredited externally. However, they were designed in response to a need within the sector for enhanced, dedicated CPDL around SEND. We have designed them to be relevant and applicable for all teachers/practitioners who wish to complete them.

You will have access to webinars from the knowledge hub which are included in the module you have purchased. For example, if you have purchased “Understanding and supporting universal needs” you will have access to: “An introduction to neurodiversity”; “An introduction to Interoception”; “Understanding Emotion Regulation” and “Universal Support: strategies for all”.

Your live sessions for the Introduction to SEND Practitioner module

Your topics included in this module from the knowledge hub

Understanding Universal Header

Your live sessions for the 'Understanding and Supporting Universal Needs' module

Your topics included in this module from the knowledge hub

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Positive beginnings: Supporting children with SEND at the start of their school journey

  • Webcasts
  • 16 Feb 2024
Free
Webinar
WSS past event
primary school
primary
Universal needs

This webinar will explore support for children entering mainstream school.  The session will cover early identification of need, processes for positive support and inclusive strategies to ensure that needs are met as children prepare for transition.

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How to ensure balance between the role of SENCO and personal wellbeing.

  • Webcasts
  • 09 Nov 2023
Free
Webinar
WSS past event
Universal needs

Enhancing SENCO wellbeing by managing workload and leading through influence. Delivered by Jean Gross, Rebecca Gonyora and Erica Wolstenholme

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Meeting increasing Social Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH) needs within mainstream settings

  • Webcasts
  • 12 Jul 2023
Free
Webinar
WSS past event
Universal needs

In this webinar we will explore the increase in SEMH needs and how we can meet the challenge of assessing needs and providing targeted support within school.

Webinar - SEND - Legacy of Leadership

  • Webcasts
  • 16 Mar 2023
Free
SCNWLON
Webinar
Universal needs
NPQ

In the final session in this series of three, we reflect on SEND at a strategic and executive level, in our sense-making and decision-making.

Webinar - SEND: Foundations in Leadership

  • Webcasts
  • 02 Dec 2022
Free
SCNWLON
Webinar
Universal needs
NPQ

Aimed at school leaders doing NPQs in our region, this first session of three webinars reflects on sense-making and decision-making as it relates to learners with SEND, either providing or limiting access and opportunities for learning.

Guided reflection

Each module comes with a guided reflection document. Additionally the nasen Recognised Practitioner of SEND module includes the development of a resource for use in your setting, developed from the content covered in the previous two modules.
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Recognised Practitioner

Your live sessions included in the 'nasen Recognised Practitioner of SEND impact' module

Your topics included in the 'nasen Recognised Practitioner of SEND impact' module from the knowledge hub