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Free Level 2 Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties Course Online – West Notts College Derby Road Campus

CostFREE
Duration135 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties Course. Study online, at your own pace, around your schedule.

The course covers how specific learning difficulties are identified, diagnosed, and supported. You'll explore best practice, signs and symptoms, and the legislation and guidance that shapes support in education. It takes around 135 hours of study in total.

You'll finish with a TQUK Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties.

Who this course is for

Improve your ability to support students with diverse learning needs by studying this FREE online course. This qualification will give you a comprehensive understanding of specific learning difficulties, from how they are diagnosed to ways to provide support. A Level 2 qualification that helps you enhance your skills as an educator, enabling you to make a bigger impact. Learning more can help you earn more! Study at home, study on your schedule, study for FREE.

Entry requirements

No specific entry requirements, but a minimum of a GCSE grade 4-9 in English and Maths (or equivalent) is recommended Applicants must live in England and not live in the locations listed here Applicants must have been living in the UK for the last 3 years.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand what specific learning difficulties are and how they affect learners.
  • You'll learn how specific learning difficulties are identified and diagnosed.
  • You'll explore what it's like to live with a specific learning difficulty.
  • You'll study best practice for supporting learners with diverse needs.
  • You'll identify signs and symptoms across a range of specific learning difficulties.
  • You'll understand the legislation, guidance, and sources of support relevant to this area.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. An assessor guides you throughout your studies. Assessment is based on written work completed online. You do not need to attend a centre at any point.

What you will need to bring

You'll need access to a device with an internet connection and basic tools such as email and a word processor. West Notts College Derby Road Campus offers free digital and IT support if you need help getting started online.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils in primary or secondary school classrooms.
  • SEN teaching assistant, works with pupils who have special educational needs.
  • Learning support assistant, helps students with specific learning difficulties in class.
  • SEN support worker, provides one-to-one or small group support in educational settings.

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 your classroom experience.
  • Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator, for those working with younger children.
  • A specialist SEN qualification at Level 3, deepening your knowledge for more senior support roles.
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