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Free Level 2 Special Educational Needs and Disability Course Online – Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus

CostFREE
Duration15 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Special Educational Needs and Disability Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your existing commitments. This free special educational needs and disability course runs over 15 weeks and is fully funded subject to eligibility. You'll explore a range of SEND conditions, the legislation that protects individuals with SEND, and how these conditions affect daily life. The course is assessed online, so you don't need to travel to a centre. You'll need a laptop or PC with internet access to take part.

Who this course is for

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with special educational needs and disabilities? If so, this Level 2 Certificate in Special Educational Needs and Disability (RQF) Course is ideal for you.

You'll explore many different aspects of SEND, including the symptoms of specific conditions, legislation and guidance applicable to individuals with SEND, and how such conditions affect individuals in daily life. This knowledge will be invaluable in your personal or professional life, whether you're seeking to improve your own understanding of SEND or looking to support others who are affected by it.

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Entry requirements

To enrol on one of our fantastic courses you will need to be able to access a laptop or PC with internet access. Courses are fully funded subject to learner eligibility although you must complete an English initial assessment to ensure this type of delivery is the right one for you. Please note that you will be liable for a GBP100 administration fee should you choose to not complete your qualification upon allocation of your tutor.

What you will learn

  • You'll identify a range of specific SEND conditions and their characteristics.
  • You'll understand the legislation and statutory guidance that applies to individuals with SEND.
  • You'll explore how SEND conditions affect individuals in their daily lives.
  • You'll learn how to support individuals with SEND in educational and care settings.
  • You'll develop knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of those working with people with SEND.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. You'll complete an English initial assessment before you start to confirm this style of learning suits you. A tutor is allocated to support you through the course. Assessment is online throughout the 15-week programme.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a laptop or PC with a reliable internet connection. Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • SEN Teaching Assistant: support pupils with SEND in schools and specialist settings.
  • Teaching Assistant: assist classroom teachers across primary and secondary schools.
  • Learning Support Assistant: provide one-to-one or small-group support for learners with additional needs.
  • SEND Support Worker: work with children or adults with disabilities in community or residential settings.
  • Early Years Practitioner: support young children with SEND in nursery or pre-school settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to move into a training or teaching support role.
  • Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning: the next step for teaching assistants aiming for more responsibility in the classroom.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Special Educational Needs and Disability: deepens your SEND knowledge and strengthens your position in specialist support roles.
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