Would you like more knowledge and understanding of Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Whether you work within the voluntary or community sector, wish to progress into employment in education or health and social care settings, have an interest in gaining further awareness of the subject or want another qualification to add to your CV then this course could be for you

On this course you will be equipped with a detailed understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Studying via distance learning means you can choose when and where you study. We ensure you get all the support you need throughout your course in the form of a personal tutor and a learner support advisor. To be awarded this qualification, learners are required to successfully achieve 5 mandatory units.

The benefits of this course include:

• Gain a nationally recognised qualification

• Establish a long-standing career pathway within the education or health and social care sectors

• This course is delivered via distance learning, allowing you to choose when and where you study

• Increase your awareness of SEND and be able to better support individuals with SEND in your everyday life and in a work setting

• Study will enhance both your personal skills and professional development

This qualification is designed for anyone looking to develop their understanding of special education needs and disabilities (SEND). You will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of a range of key principles.

This course will equip you with a detailed understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including equality and diversity in the context of SEND and legislation and guidance that helps promote this. You will also look at how a person-centred approach can benefit individuals living with SEND, how SEND conditions can affect learning and how to support those living with SEND and their families.

Upon successful completion of the course you will know how to:

• Introduction to special education needs and disability

• Living with Special Education Needs and Disabilities

• Principles of promoting person centred approach for individuals with SEND

• Understand Equality and Diversity in context of SEND

• Understanding SEND and learning

• Have achieved a Level 2 English qualification.

• Able to commit 10-14 hours per week to your learning and work submission.

• Access to a computer/laptop and have a stable internet connection.

• A word-processing application (such as Microsoft Word) for submitting work.

• A notepad and a pen for making notes.

• You will speak to one of our advisors prior to enrolling on the course.

Don’t worry if you don’t meet all of the entry requirements. Please contact us, as we may be able to offer additional support and guidance, depending on your circumstances..

You will study completely online and work at your own pace, benefiting from access to online content, including resources such as interactive case studies, videos and study notes.

You will be allocated an assessor who will keep in touch with you to review your work and offer any guidance you may need. You will also agree a planned completion date with your assessor. Typically we would allow 24 calendar weeks for completion of the course.