PGCert in Inclusion and Special Educational Needs

Across the globe schools are seeking dynamic and highly qualified teachers to support pupils learning into the future. The School of Education at the University of Birmingham has a long-standing reputation as a centre of excellence for programmes and research in a wide range of areas of educational practice and policy.

This part-time programme is designed to supplement professionals already working in the field. In general, this includes teachers, education advisors, special educational needs coordinators, head teachers in schools, managers of community and charitable organisations (NGOs), support workers in places such as a university or workplace disability service unit, social workers or nurses providing care for persons with disabilities, or a staff member of a Ministry of Education or Ministry of Health.

Staff within the School of Education have been working closely with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), which is responsible for the growth and quality of education, on the development of this high-quality continuing professional development programme which leads to the award of the Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert).

This Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Programme, which has been approved by KHDA, will support the Ministry of Education's aim of enhancing the status of professionals in this field in the UAE and provide opportunities to share the School’s high quality provision internationally.