Ongoing training and development is available to teachers working with pupils with SEN, and many local authorities provide courses for teachers working in the field.
A postgraduate certificate in support for learning can be followed by a diploma or master of education with specialist subjects.
Special educational needs co-ordinators should also aim to obtain further training, such as a certificate or diploma in SEN. This is increasingly important because legislative changes are having an effect on how schools include pupils with special needs. One of the most important is the impact of disability rights legislation on planning and provision.
The training for co-ordinators is often at certificate level. Attendance is usually part-time, although distance learning or full-time options are available.
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