Understanding and Supporting Behaviour PGCert
University of East LondonStratford Campus, London
Course overview
The 2015 Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice (DfE/DoH) outlines the need for schools and teachers to understand the social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) that can lead to behavioural difficulties. This course helps teachers to develop their knowledge and understanding of current research and best practice in this area. This is a new and innovative postgraduate course that will enable you to study and research current and relevant issues concerning SEMH and its relationship to challenging behaviour.
It is suitable for teachers and allied professionals working within educational settings who wish to deepen and extend their knowledge of behaviour, SEMH and inclusion. The course will allow you to develop skills to reflect critically on your own practice and current research. It will enable you to contribute to school development and strategic vision concerning behaviour and SEMH.
Key highlights
- Focuses on social, emotional and mental health needs behind behaviour
- Grounded in the 2015 SEND Code of Practice
- Explores current research and best practice in SEMH and inclusion
- Builds skills to reflect critically on your own practice
- Prepares you to shape school strategy on behaviour and SEMH
- Designed for teachers and allied professionals in educational settings
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include any subject; or above
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Early Payment Discount
If you are starting your postgraduate course in academic year, you can save 5 per cent on your course fees by paying them in full.
Careers this course leads to
- Qualified teacher
- Special educational needs coordinator (SENCO)
- Behaviour lead
- Pastoral lead
- Inclusion manager
- Learning mentor
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1420 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of East London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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