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Free Level 2 Special Educational Needs and Disability Course Online – Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

CostFREE
Duration11 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, so you can fit learning around your other commitments. The course runs for 11 weeks and covers a wide range of SEND topics, including specific conditions and their effects on daily life, relevant legislation, and how to support individuals with SEND effectively. You'll need Level 2 English and Maths, or the equivalent, to join.

Who this course is for

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

You will 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. The knowledge that you gain 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 live independent and fulfilling lives.

Entry requirements

There are no specific entry requirements however learners should have a minimum of Level 2 in English and Maths or equivalent.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore a range of specific conditions that fall under special educational needs and disability.
  • You'll understand how SEND conditions affect individuals in their daily lives.
  • You'll learn about the legislation and guidance that applies to people with SEND.
  • You'll develop knowledge of how to support individuals with SEND in educational and care settings.
  • You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of those working with people who have SEND.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace over 11 weeks. Assessment is knowledge-based, completed online. There are no exams to sit in person. You submit your work digitally, and your progress is tracked through the online platform.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Heart of Yorkshire Education Group 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 a range of classroom settings.
  • Learning Support Assistant: work one-to-one or in small groups with students who need extra help.
  • SEND Support Worker: help individuals with disabilities in community or residential settings.
  • Early Years SEND Support: assist children with additional needs in nursery or pre-school settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning: deepens your classroom knowledge and is a common next step for teaching assistants aiming for more responsibility.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to move into a training or mentoring role.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Special Educational Needs: builds directly on this level 2 special educational needs and disability qualification for those focused on a SEND career.
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