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Free Level 2 Specific Learning Difficulties Course in Sheffield

CostFREE
Duration8 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while you're in a role where you work with or support people who have specific learning difficulties. The course covers a range of conditions including ADHD and autism, and builds your practical knowledge of how to support individuals effectively. It takes around 8 weeks to complete. You'll need to be aged 19 or over. An initial assessment at the start helps make sure this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

This free course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to better understand a range of different learning difficulties (such as ADHD and autism) and know how to support individuals presenting learning difficulties.

The course is ideal if you’re working (or want to work) within an environment where you’ll be interacting with individuals that have specific learning difficulties and you want to build your skills to better support those presenting learning difficulties.

Our expert and award winning team will be on hand to help you every step of the way to successfully achieve the qualification (we were named the Education & Childcare Apprenticeship Provider of the Year 2019).

Entry requirements

You need to be aged 19 and over. You’ll be assessed at the start of the course to determine the right level of support and learning

What you will learn

  • You'll identify a range of specific learning difficulties, including ADHD, autism, and dyslexia.
  • You'll understand how specific learning difficulties affect individuals in different environments.
  • You'll learn strategies to support people presenting with specific learning difficulties.
  • You'll recognise the importance of inclusive practice when working with individuals who have learning differences.
  • You'll develop knowledge of how to adapt your approach to meet individual needs.

How you will learn

This is work-based learning, so you study around your existing role. You'll complete assessments that draw on your day-to-day experience supporting individuals with specific learning difficulties. An initial assessment at the start of the course confirms the right level of support for you and shapes your learning plan.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Realise will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant: supporting pupils with specific learning needs in schools
  • Learning support assistant: one-to-one or small group support in education settings
  • SEND support worker: working with children or adults with special educational needs
  • Early years practitioner: supporting young children with developmental differences
  • Care assistant: supporting adults with learning difficulties in care settings
  • Youth worker: working with young people who have additional learning needs

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Supporting Learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities: a natural next step if you want to take on more responsibility in an educational or support role.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning: broadens your skills across the classroom and builds on your understanding of learner needs.
  • Level 2 or 3 Health and Social Care Diploma: relevant if you're moving toward a care-focused role supporting adults or young people with learning difficulties.
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