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Level 2 Special Educational Needs and Disability Course Online – Nottingham College

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact Nottingham College for more info.

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About this course

Level 2 Special Educational Needs and Disability Course. Study online at your own pace, completing the course within 12 weeks. This special educational needs and disability qualification is delivered entirely online, so you can fit it around your existing commitments. You'll need a PC or laptop to access the course platform. Funding may be available for some learners, and fees may apply for others. The course covers behaviours that challenge, legislation, autism, sensory issues, mental health, and learning disabilities in children. You'll finish with a TQUK Level 2 special educational needs and disability certificate, recognised by employers in education and care settings.

Who this course is for

This course is perfect if you work with children/adults with a special education need or who have a disability This is also idea for parents to gain a better understanding of the subject.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements but you must be aged 19+.

Please note: All students will need to complete an Initial Assessment before being enrolled onto the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore awareness of behaviours that challenge in children and the factors behind them.
  • You'll understand the links between challenging behaviour and learning disabilities.
  • You'll examine how mental health affects behaviour in children.
  • You'll study sensory issues and autism as they relate to behaviours that challenge.
  • You'll learn about the legislation that supports responses to challenging behaviour.
  • You'll develop knowledge of intervention principles when working with children who display challenging behaviour.

How you will learn

You study through an online platform at your own pace. The course must be completed within 12 weeks. You'll complete assignments as part of your assessment, and you'll receive automated reminders about your submission deadlines. Before you start, you'll complete an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right level for you. You need access to a PC or laptop. The course cannot be completed on a mobile phone.

What you will need to bring

You must have access to a PC or laptop computer before you enrol. The course cannot be completed on a mobile phone or tablet. Nottingham 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 schools.
  • Teaching Assistant. Assist classroom teachers across primary or secondary settings.
  • Learning Support Assistant. Work one-to-one or in small groups with pupils who need extra help.
  • SEND Support Worker. Help children or adults with disabilities in education or care settings.
  • Early Years Practitioner. Support young children's development in nursery or pre-school settings.
  • Behaviour Support Assistant. Work with children displaying challenging behaviour in schools.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Develop your teaching skills and move into a more senior support or training role.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning. A step toward becoming a higher-level teaching assistant.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Special Educational Needs. Deepen your SEND knowledge for more specialist roles in schools or care settings.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools. Broaden your classroom support skills alongside your SEND knowledge.
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