Free Level 2 Special Educational Needs and Disability Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your existing commitments. Over the course of a year, 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. You'll also explore how SEND affects learning and what effective support looks like in practice. This free special educational needs and disability course for adults is open to anyone aged 19 or over who lives in England.
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 who wishes to develop an in-depth knowledge of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), particularly in order to progress into related employment in education or health and social care settings.Studying via Distance Learning means you can choose when and where you study. All of our award-winning, online learning resources are of the highest quality and are designed to be engaging and interactive to keep you focused on your learning at all times.
Entry requirements
Learners must be aged 19+ and live in England to qualify for funding.
What you will learn
You'll understand a range of SEND conditions and how they affect learning and daily life.
You'll explore equality and diversity in the context of SEND.
You'll learn about the legislation and guidance that supports people living with SEND.
You'll apply person-centred approaches to supporting individuals with SEND.
You'll understand how to support families alongside the individuals they care for.
You'll develop practical knowledge of strategies used in SEND support settings.
How you will learn
The course is delivered entirely online, so you study in your own time and at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks completed online. You submit work digitally and receive feedback from your tutor. There are no exams or timed tests.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Herefordshire College Hereford 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 teachers across mainstream and specialist classrooms.
SEND Support Worker: work one-to-one with children or adults with SEND.
Learning Support Assistant: help learners access education in colleges or schools.
Early Years SEND Practitioner: support young children with additional needs.
Family Support Worker: work with families navigating SEND services and systems.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to move into a teaching or training role.
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning: a natural next step toward a qualified teaching assistant role.
Level 3 Diploma in Special Educational Needs and Disability: deepens your SEND knowledge for more specialist support roles.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: for those aiming toward a more senior or specialist education role.
