Free Level 3 SEN Coordinators in Early Years Course in Crawley. Evening classes run at Crawley College, part-time over 12 weeks. This course is designed for people already working in the early years sector who hold a relevant early years qualification at Level 2 or Level 3. The level 3 sen coordinators in early years qualification builds specialist knowledge, skills, and behaviours for supporting children with special educational needs in early years settings. Evening classes mean you can keep working while you study.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
This qualification is designed for learners who currently have careers within the early years workforce. Applicants need to hold a relevant early years qualification at level 2 or level 3.
What you will learn
You'll develop specialist knowledge of SEN frameworks and practice in early years settings.
You'll learn how to identify and support children with a range of additional needs.
You'll understand the role and responsibilities of a SENCO in an early years environment.
You'll explore strategies for working with families, carers, and external professionals.
You'll build on the Early Years Educator occupational standard with advanced specialist competence.
You'll learn how to plan and implement support for individual children's needs.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in the classroom at Crawley College on an evening, part-time over 12 weeks. You'll be assessed through coursework and practical tasks that demonstrate your knowledge and specialist competence against the qualification criteria. Assessment is linked to your existing early years practice, so you can apply what you learn directly in your workplace.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Crawley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
SEN Teaching Assistant: support children with additional needs in early years or school settings.
Nursery Practitioner: work in a nursery with a specialist SEN focus.
SENCO (Early Years): coordinate SEN provision across an early years setting.
Teaching Assistant: support classroom learning with specialist SEN knowledge.
Early Years SEN Support Worker: provide targeted support for children with complex needs.
Early Intervention Practitioner: work with children and families at the earliest stage.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND): deepen your understanding of SEND practice and policy.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: move into a teaching or training role within early years or education.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services: progress toward a management or leadership role in an early years or SEND setting.
