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Free Level 2 Special Educational Needs and Disability Course Online – Learning & Skills Darlington

CostFREE
Duration12 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, fitting learning around your existing commitments. The course takes 12 weeks and covers a wide range of SEND topics, including specific conditions, how they affect daily life, and the legislation that supports individuals with special educational needs and disabilities. You'll need to be aged 19 or over, live in the North Yorkshire or Tees Valley area, and have the right to live and work in the UK. It is recommended you hold, or are working towards, an English qualification at around GCSE grade 4 or Functional Skills Level 1.

Who this course is for

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

You'll 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. This knowledge 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 who are affected by it.

Entry requirements

Aged 19+ Have the right to live and work in the UK Reside in the North Yorkshire or Tees Valley area. Any questions please contact us.

It is recommended that you currently hold, or are working towards, an English qualification at around GCSE old grade C/new grade 4 or Functional Skills Level 1

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the range of conditions that fall under special educational needs and disability.
  • You'll learn how specific SEND conditions affect individuals in their daily lives.
  • You'll study the legislation and statutory guidance that applies to people with SEND.
  • You'll understand the rights and entitlements of individuals with special educational needs and disabilities.
  • You'll develop knowledge of how to support SEND individuals in educational and community settings.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is based on written assignments or knowledge checks completed online. You submit your work digitally, and your progress is tracked throughout the 12 weeks. No classroom attendance is required.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Learning & Skills Darlington 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 teachers across primary or secondary classrooms.
  • SEND Support Worker: help individuals with disabilities in community or residential settings.
  • Learning Support Assistant: work one-to-one with students who need additional help.
  • Early Years SEND Practitioner: support young children with additional needs in nursery or pre-school.

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 facilitation role.
  • Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce: broadens your skills across children's services, including SEND support.
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