**Real Training**

A leading provider of postgraduate courses in special educational needs, inclusion and children’s mental health, as well as other professional qualifications for SENCOs, teachers, teaching assistants and school leaders. Our online courses are developed by educational psychologists and SEND experts and popular with delegates in the UK and in international schools.

## **Study areas**

[Course browser](https://realtraining.co.uk/courses-and-qualifications) An overview of all our courses in special educational needs, psychometric assessment, children’s mental health, inclusive leadership and literacy and numeracy support. 

## **Masters Programmes**

[Masters in SEND and Inclusion](https://realtraining.co.uk/master-of-education-send-and-inclusion) deepen your knowledge of special educational needs and inclusion and become an agent for change 

[Masters in Autism](https://realtraining.co.uk/masters-in-autism) learn how to champion the inclusion of autistic pupils and develop an autism-friendly school culture

[Masters in Inclusive Educational Leadership](https://realtraining.co.uk/masters-inclusive-educational-leadership) strengthen your leadership skills and cultivate a sense of belonging for every child or young person in your setting.

[Masters in Educational Assessment](https://realtraining.co.uk/masters-in-educational-assessment) develop knowledge and understanding of relevant theory, policy and legislation surrounding assessment and testing

[Masters in Pastoral Care in Education](https://realtraining.co.uk/masters-in-pastoral-care-in-education) further your understanding of a wide range of pastoral challenges, such as mental health, wellbeing, additional needs and more

## **SENCO training**

[NPQ SENCO](https://realtraining.co.uk/npq-senco) Gain the mandatory qualification to practise as a SENCO in England

[International Award in SEN Coordination](https://realtraining.co.uk/international-senco) develop your leadership skills with this postgraduate course aimed at inclusion leads, SENCOs and SEN Teachers working in international schools

## **Educational Testing and Assessment Courses**

[CPT3A](https://realtraining.co.uk/certificate-of-competence-in-psychometric-testing-assessment-access-arrangements-cpt3a) Become a JQC qualified exam access arrangements assessor

[CCET](https://realtraining.co.uk/certificate-of-competence-in-educational-testing-leading-to-the-british-psychological-society-test-user-educational-qualification) become a British Psychological Society certified Test User, enabling you to carry out psychometric assessments in schools

[Access Arrangements Course](https://realtraining.co.uk/access-arrangements-course-aac) upgrade your CCET qualification to gain the skills and knowledge to accurately administer exam access arrangements within your setting.

## **Postgraduate modules**

[Autism Spectrum Conditions](https://realtraining.co.uk/autism-spectrum-conditions-skills-knowledge) Understand the historical background, diagnostic issues and psychological theories relating to autism, and relate this to practice in your school

[Cognition and Learning](https://realtraining.co.uk/cognition-learning) develop an in-depth understanding of what cognition and learning are through relevant models, frameworks and theories

[Social Emotional and Mental Health Needs](https://realtraining.co.uk/social-emotional-and-mental-health-difficulties-skills-knowledge) bring your practice up-to-date with the latest thinking in working with children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties

[Auditing and Leading Improvement](https://realtraining.co.uk/auditing-leading-improvement) learn how to successfully implement a project linked to developing inclusive provision

[Mathematical Understanding and Teaching Methods](https://realtraining.co.uk/mathematical-understanding-and-teaching-methods) help children who struggle with numeracy, including those with dyscalculia by understanding the research on the acquisition of mathematical understanding

[Senior Mental Health Leadership Advanced Award](https://realtraining.co.uk/senior-mental-health-leadership-advanced-award) deepen your understanding of the role of Senior Mental Health Lead and bring about transformational change in your setting.

[Leading inclusive practice](https://realtraining.co.uk/leadership-of-inclusive-practice-60-credits)  develop your skills of leadership and management, understand what is meant by inclusive leadership, and how to apply the skills and strategies you’ve learnt to an improvement project

[Evidence and pedagogy for inclusion](https://realtraining.co.uk/evidence-and-pedagogy-for-inclusion-application-and-reflection) learn how to plan, deliver and evaluate interventions in your educational setting and to critically engage with the body of knowledge underpinning your focus area

[Speech, Language and Communication Needs](https://realtraining.co.uk/speech-language-and-communication-needs-skills-knowledge)  have a positive impact on the speech, language and communication needs of children in your setting

[Dyslexia Professional Report Writing](https://realtraining.co.uk/dyslexia-professional-report-writing) Learn to assess and identify dyslexic children and young people effectively. 

[Dyslexia Leadership and Intervention](https://realtraining.co.uk/dyslexia-leadership-intervention-skills-knowledge) embed best practice in relation to identification of dyslexia/specific learning difficulties, effective instruction and evaluation of programmes within your own setting.

## **Apprenticeships**

[Advanced SEND Leader](https://realtraining.co.uk/advanced-send-leader) enhances SEND expertise, allowing SENCOs to become high-impact SEND leaders, with the confidence to make a greater impact in their setting.

[Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant](https://realtraining.co.uk/level-5-specialist-teaching-assistant-apprenticeship) become a higher level teaching assistant and gain specialist knowledge in special educational needs, social and emotional wellbeing or literacy

[Assistant SENCO](https://realtraining.co.uk/assistant-senco-course) train to become or advance in the role of assistant or deputy SENCO

## **Why study with us?**

[Key differentiators](https://realtraining.co.uk/why-choose-real-training) Our USPs and latest delegate satisfaction scores  
[Delegate feedback](https://realtraining.co.uk/category/delegate-feedback) Feedback and testimonials directly from our delegates

## **Blog posts**

[Creating an Autism-Friendly Classroom: What Can Mainstream Schools Learn from Specialist Settings](https://realtraining.co.uk/2025/06/creating-an-autism-friendly-classroom) How to make classrooms more autism-friendly

[Maximising the Impact of ELSAs: A Practical Guide](https://realtraining.co.uk/2025/01/maximising-the-impact-of-elsas-a-practical-guide) How to make the best use of emotional literacy support assistants (ELSAs)

[iSENCO or NPQ SENCO? International SEN Training Options Compared](https://realtraining.co.uk/2025/04/isenco-or-npq-senco-international-sen-training-options-compared) Shows the difference between iSENCO and NPQ SENCO qualifications

[Adaptive Teaching: Understanding the Barriers and Enablers](https://realtraining.co.uk/2024/10/adaptive-teaching-understanding-the-barriers-and-enablers) An introduction to adaptive teaching and a closer look at how it can be embedded in schools

[How to become a SENCO](https://realtraining.co.uk/how-to-become-a-senco) Everything you need to know about becoming a special educational needs coordinator (SENCO)

[Adopting a Trauma-informed Approach \- Key Takeaways for Schools](https://realtraining.co.uk/2024/12/trauma-informed-approach-key-takeaways-for-schools) A guide to trauma-informed practice

[Improving the wellbeing of autistic girls at school](https://realtraining.co.uk/2024/05/improving-the-wellbeing-of-autistic-girls-at-school) Tips for improving the wellbeing of girls with autism

[Making Maths Stick: The Power of Spatial Thinking](https://realtraining.co.uk/2024/06/spatial-thinking-in-maths) Tips for primary and secondary school maths teachers to improve maths understanding in all pupils