Free Level 2 Special Educational Needs and Disability Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your work and home life. The course covers SEND conditions and their symptoms, relevant legislation and guidance, and how SEND affects people in daily life. It suits anyone looking to build knowledge for personal or professional reasons. The course runs over 12 weeks.
Who this course is for
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.
What you will learn
You'll explore the symptoms and characteristics of a range of SEND conditions.
You'll examine legislation and statutory guidance that applies to individuals with SEND.
You'll understand how SEND conditions affect people in their daily lives.
You'll consider how support can be tailored to meet individual needs.
You'll develop knowledge relevant to working in educational or care settings alongside people with SEND.
How you will learn
You study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace within the 12-week timeframe. Depending on your assessment route, work is either marked automatically or reviewed by a dedicated tutor. On completion, you receive a certificate from the awarding body, either as a download, an e-certificate, or by post.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Burton and South Derbyshire College 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 school settings.
Teaching Assistant: assist classroom teachers across primary or secondary schools.
Learning Support Assistant: work one-to-one or in small groups with learners who need extra help.
SEND Support Worker: provide community or residential support to people with SEND.
Early Years Practitioner: support young children with additional needs in nursery or pre-school settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: a recognised step toward teaching or training roles.
Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning: builds on this qualification for those moving into more senior school support roles.
Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce: broadens your skills across children's services, including SEND support.
Level 2 or 3 Health and Social Care Diploma: useful if you want to move into care roles supporting adults with disabilities.
