Our comprehensive SENCO – Special Educational Needs Coordination Training equips you with the leadership ability, coordination strategies and specialist SEN support expertise needed to manage and improve learning for children with special educational needs in UK schools.

This CPD-accredited SENCO course focuses on the real-world responsibilities of a Special Educational Needs Coordinator — including SEN policy, inclusive learning, child development, staff support, SEND administration and working collaboratively with parents, teachers and professionals. You will develop a strong understanding of SEN structures, intervention planning and progress monitoring to ensure every pupil receives high-quality support.

Through this SENCO online qualification, you will learn how to identify SEN needs, lead SEND provision, coordinate support strategies, manage EHCP processes, build SEN teaching frameworks, and develop a positive, supportive learning environment. You’ll also explore behaviour management, communication barriers, multi-agency collaboration and future-focused SEN leadership.

By completing this SENCO professional training, you gain recognised skills, leadership credibility and practical capability to support children with diverse needs and guide SEN provision confidently within schools.

Course Overview

Career-focused SENCO training designed for UK educational environments

• Fully online and self-paced learning with 365-day access
• CPD-accredited SENCO course aligned with UK SEND standards
• Covers SEN policy, coordination, planning & inclusive teaching practice
• Develops leadership skills to manage SEN support & EHCP processes
• Includes parental engagement, SEND administration & multi-agency support
• Strengthens confidence to work as a SENCO within schools
• Ideal for SEN Teaching Assistants, teachers & aspiring SENCO professionals

By the end of this SENCO training course, you will be able to:

• Understand the full role and responsibility of a SENCO within schools
• Coordinate SEN provision, interventions and learning support plans
• Promote inclusive learning environments and positive pupil outcomes
• Work confidently with parents, carers and external agencies
• Lead SEN staff, manage SEND documentation & EHCP processes
• Develop whole-school SEN strategies for long-term improvement
• Address challenges, behaviours & learning barriers effectively

• SEN coordination & leadership
• SEN intervention planning
• SEND documentation & EHCP administration
• Parent and multi-agency collaboration
• Classroom adaptation & inclusive teaching strategies
• Staff training & support skills
• Behaviour and learning management

Ideal for:

• Aspiring SENCOs and SEN Teaching Assistants
• Teachers looking to progress into SEN leadership
• Teaching support staff seeking SEN coordination skills
• School staff supporting SEND pupils
• Parents wanting SEND knowledge
• Anyone building a career in Special Educational Needs

When you enrol, you gain:

• A UK-recognised, fully CPD-accredited SENCO certification
• 24/7 tutor support and interactive online learning
• Affordable enrolment with no hidden fees
• Learn anywhere — 100% online platform
• Flexible study for working professionals

No formal qualifications required — you only need:

• Interest in SEN and inclusive teaching
• Basic English & IT ability
• Motivation to build professional SEN skills

After completing this course, you can progress towards roles such as:

• SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator)
• SEN Teaching Assistant
• SEN Teacher
• Inclusion Support Officer
• Primary / Special School Support Lead

Perfect for advancing toward senior SEND leadership roles.

The assessment is straightforward; you need to complete the assignment questions that will be provided to you at the end of this  course, you can complete the assignment anytime you want. After you complete and submit your assignment, our tutors will assess your assignment and give you feedback if needed. 

After your assignment has been assessed and you have passed, you will be qualified and will be able to apply for a course completion certificate.

Upon completing the course and passing the final assessment, you will be eligible to receive a CPD QS Accredited Certificate from The Teachers Training, which demonstrates your professional knowledge, practical skills, and career readiness. You can select your preferred certificate option at discounted rates, with the Digital CPD Certificate (PDF) available for only £6.99, the Printed Hardcopy Certificate for only £9.99, or both the Digital and Printed Certificates together for just £11.99. This certification will significantly strengthen your CV and enhance your credibility within the education sector. Please note that discounted certificate pricing is available for a limited time only, so be sure to secure your certificate before the offer ends.