The Primary Professional Graduate Certificate in Education with QTS (PgCE) with Special Educational Needs (SEN) at the University of Reading is designed for aspiring educators who wish to specialise in supporting children with disabilities. This postgraduate certificate offers a focused pathway to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), enabling you to teach children aged five to 11 within mainstream and special school settings. You will develop a deep understanding of working with children with disabilities, guided by internationally and nationally renowned experts whose research directly informs the curriculum and teaching techniques. This course is ideal if you prefer to concentrate on the practical aspects of teaching and achieving QTS.
This full-time, on-campus programme is studied over 10 months, combining lectures, practical seminars, and workshops with interactive, discussion-based learning. You will gain invaluable hands-on experience through placements in mainstream schools with additional resource units and dedicated special schools, applying your developing skills in real-life educational environments. Alongside university tutors, you will be supported by experienced school mentors. You will graduate with QTS and the confidence to effectively teach children with disabilities, prepared for rewarding careers in primary education and special educational needs support.