Free Level 2 Special Educational Needs and Disability Course. Study online, at your own pace, over 25 weeks. This free special educational needs and disability course for adults fits around your existing commitments, with no need to travel to a centre. You'll build a detailed understanding of SEND conditions, relevant legislation, equality and diversity, and how to support individuals and their families using a person-centred approach. The course covers how SEND affects learning and what good support looks like in practice.
Who this course is for
This course will equip learners 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. Learners 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. This qualification is aimed at anyone seeking to improve their knowledge of Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND), either for personal or professional reasons. Learners will consider many 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.
Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll understand the key legislation and guidance that promotes equality for people with SEND.
You'll explore how different SEND conditions can affect a person's learning and development.
You'll learn how to apply a person-centred approach when supporting individuals with SEND.
You'll examine equality and diversity in the context of SEND.
You'll develop knowledge of how to support the families of people living with SEND.
You'll understand the principles behind inclusive practice in educational and care settings.
How you will learn
You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at a pace that suits you. Assessment is based on written assignments and knowledge checks completed online. You submit your work digitally and receive feedback from your assessor. There are no exams to sit in person. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm that the Level 2 Special Educational Needs and Disability Course is the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. BCoT will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
SEN Teaching Assistant: support pupils with special educational needs in schools.
Teaching Assistant: assist teachers across mainstream and specialist classroom settings.
SEND Support Worker: help individuals with SEND in community or residential settings.
Learning Support Assistant: work one-to-one or in small groups with learners who need extra help.
Early Years SEND Practitioner: support young children with additional needs in nursery or pre-school.
Family Support Worker: work with families navigating SEND services and education systems.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordination: moves you toward a SENCO or coordinator role in a school or education setting.
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning: broadens your classroom skills and is often required for a more senior teaching assistant role.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: useful if you want to move into care-based SEND support roles.
