Free Level 3 Special Educational Needs Coordinators in Early Years Settings Course. Study online. This self-paced course fits around your work and home life, so you can study when it suits you. It's designed for Level 3 practitioners working in private, voluntary, or independent early years settings. All early years providers must have arrangements in place to identify and support children with special educational needs, and this qualification prepares you to take on that responsibility. The course takes around 80 minutes to complete. NCFE Level 3 Award for Special Educational Needs Coordinators in Early Years Settings with certificate.
Who this course is for
The Early Years Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo) qualification is designed for Level 3 practitioners working within private, voluntary, or independent early years settings.
What you will learn
You'll understand the legal and statutory requirements for SEN provision in early years settings.
You'll learn how to identify children who may have special educational needs.
You'll explore the role and responsibilities of the SENCO in a private, voluntary, or independent setting.
You'll understand how to work with families and external agencies to support children with SEN.
You'll learn how to put arrangements in place to support children's individual needs.
How you will learn
You'll study entirely online at your own pace. Assessment is through online learning activities aligned to the NCFE Award. ACL Essex will confirm the specific assessment format before you begin.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. ACL Essex will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
SEN Teaching Assistant: support children with additional needs in school or nursery settings.
Nursery Practitioner: work in early years settings with responsibility for SEN identification.
Early Years SENCO: take the designated SEN coordinator role in a private or voluntary setting.
Teaching Assistant: assist class teachers, including children with special educational needs.
Early Years Educator: deliver care and education to young children across a range of settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator: a broader qualification covering the full early years educator role, required for certain staffing ratios in nursery settings.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to move into a training or mentoring role within your setting.
Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies: a higher-level route for those looking to move into leadership or specialist SEN roles.
