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Free Level 2 Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties Course Online – NCG Newcastle College Southwark College

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your existing commitments. The course is free for eligible adults. You'll have a personal tutor supporting you throughout.

The course covers how specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, and ADHD affect learning and daily life. You'll explore strategies to support people with these conditions in educational and workplace settings. It typically takes 12 weeks to complete.

You'll finish with an NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties.

Who this course is for

Adults

Entry requirements

No formal qualifications but a good level of written English and maths is required.

What you will learn

  • You'll identify the key types of specific learning difficulties, including dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, and ADHD.
  • You'll understand how specific learning difficulties affect individuals in educational and everyday settings.
  • You'll explore strategies and approaches used to support people with specific learning difficulties.
  • You'll develop awareness of the social and emotional impact of specific learning difficulties.
  • You'll learn how legislation and policy relate to supporting people with specific learning difficulties.

How you will learn

You study entirely online using a dedicated learning platform. All learning and assessment materials are provided. You submit written assessments and receive written feedback from your personal tutor. Your tutor also offers ongoing support through remote tutorials. No classroom attendance is required.

What you will need to bring

All learning and assessment materials are provided online. NCG Newcastle College Southwark College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching Assistant, supports pupils with specific learning difficulties in school.
  • SEN Teaching Assistant, works with students who have special educational needs.
  • Learning Support Assistant, helps learners access education in a range of settings.
  • SEN Support Worker, provides one-to-one or group support for people with learning difficulties.
  • Classroom Support Assistant, assists teachers in primary or secondary schools.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, a recognised step toward teaching or training roles.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning, builds on this qualification for more senior school support roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Special Educational Needs, deepens specialist knowledge for SEN roles in schools and care settings.
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