Accredited Pathways for Inclusive Education

Adaptable qualifications for SEND and Supported Learning, helping centres deliver inclusive, high-quality outcomes.

Why OCN London for your SEND provision?

We partner with schools, colleges, and training centres to deliver accredited SEND and Supported Learning programmes that recognise every learner’s potential. Our expertise, flexibility, and quality assurance set us apart as a trusted awarding organisation for inclusive education.

Flexible accreditation tailored to your learners

Adapt qualifications and assessment to reflect individual learning styles and progression goals, without compromising on rigour or recognition.

Fully Ofqual-recognised qualifications

Provide your learners with trusted, nationally regulated accreditation that supports progression into further study, training, or employment.

Dedicated curriculum and quality support

Work directly with our experienced specialists for expert guidance at every stage, from programme design to delivery and review.

Inclusive design for every learner

Qualifications are developed with accessibility and equity at their core, supporting inclusion across mainstream, alternative, and specialist learning environments.

Empowering inclusive learning for every learner

At OCN London, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. As a not-for-profit awarding organisation with over 40 years’ experience, we specialise in flexible, high-quality qualifications that enable learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to achieve meaningful outcomes.

Our adaptable approach to curriculum design and assessment empowers centres to deliver learning that recognises individual progress, supports diverse pathways, and removes unnecessary barriers to success.

From entry level through to vocational routes, we ensure that every learner has the opportunity to thrive.

SEND & Supported Learning

Designed to support progression

Flexible, high-quality qualifications for SEND and Supported Learning.

  • Regulated pathways that recognise every learner’s achievement, supporting progression from Entry Level through to vocational routes.
  • Adaptable assessment methods that remove barriers and reflect individual strengths and learning contexts.
  • Developed in collaboration with practitioners, ensuring every qualification meets real-world needs across mainstream and specialist settings.

Making learning matter for everyone

40%

of OCN London learners have a learning difficulty or disability

44%

of our learners come from the UK’s most deprived areas

65%

of Access to HE learners are from BAME backgrounds

21K+

regulated qualifications awarded each year

Real-world impact

Hear from educators who are transforming lives through our inclusive qualifications.

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OCN London’s flexible approach means we can truly personalise learning for each student. The microcredentials celebrate every achievement, no matter how small.

Sarah Chen
SEND Coordinator, Bristol College
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The support from OCN London has been transformative. They worked with us to create qualifications that genuinely reflect our learners’ abilities and aspirations.

Marcus Thompson
Head of Curriculum, London Training Hub

Assessment that works for every learner

Flexible, inclusive approaches that recognise achievement in all its forms.

A broader range of assessment types

From portfolios and presentations to observations and practical activities, our qualifications support diverse ways of demonstrating learning. Centres can adopt assessment models that reflect each learner’s real context and strengths.

Flexible evidence capture

Video, audio, photographic, or written evidence — achievement can be captured in the format that best suits individual needs and learning environments.

Recognising bite-sized achievement through microcredentials

Celebrate every milestone with meaningful, stackable credentials that recognise progress and build towards full qualifications.

Discover microcredentials

Flexible, stackable microcredentials that recognise bite-sized achievements and support progression pathways for all learners.

Learn about microcredentials

Ready to transform learning?

Designed for flexible delivery, our microcredentials help centres recognise skills development, professional behaviours, and learner progress at every stage.

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Lisa Bowdery
Head of Quality & Assessment