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Free Level 2 Special Educational Needs and Disability Course Online – Education Training Collective

CostFREE
Duration16 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. The course is self-paced, so you can fit your learning around work, family, or other commitments. Over 8 weeks, you'll build a solid understanding of SEND, how it affects learners, and how to provide effective support in educational and care settings. This free special educational needs and disability course for adults is a practical starting point for roles supporting children and young people with additional needs.

Who this course is for

This qualification is designed for learners who want to develop an understanding of how to deliver effective customer service in health and social care settings. �Customers� in this context refers to internal and external customers including people who use services their supporters visitors health professionals and providers of other services.

Entry requirements

You must be at least 19 years old.

You must have lived within England for a minimum of three years and/or have residency status.

The course is free but there is a charge of �120 if you do not complete your work on time or if you withdraw.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the key types of special educational needs and disability and how they affect learning.
  • You'll learn how legislation and policy frameworks shape SEND support in the UK.
  • You'll explore strategies for supporting learners with a range of additional needs.
  • You'll understand the roles of different professionals involved in SEND support.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with learners, families, and colleagues.
  • You'll understand how to promote inclusion and equality in educational settings.

How you will learn

You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks completed online. You submit your work digitally, and it is assessed against the qualification requirements. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to confirm that the Level 2 Certificate in Special Educational Needs and Disability is the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Education Training Collective will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • SEN Teaching Assistant: support pupils with additional needs in school settings.
  • Teaching Assistant: assist teachers across mainstream and specialist classrooms.
  • Learning Support Assistant: work one-to-one or in small groups with SEND pupils.
  • SEND Support Worker: provide care and learning support in specialist provisions.
  • Early Years SEND Practitioner: support young children with additional needs in nursery or reception.
  • Inclusion Support Assistant: help schools meet their duties under SEND legislation.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Special Educational Needs Coordination: moves you toward a SENCO support role in schools.
  • Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning: the next step if you want to progress as a teaching assistant.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: relevant if you want to move into adult social care supporting people with disabilities.
  • Cache Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to move into a training or mentoring role.
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