Free Level 4 Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Leadership and Management in the Early Years Course in Halifax. Classes run at Francis St Calderdale College on a part-time daytime basis, making it manageable alongside other commitments. Over 120 hours, you'll develop the knowledge and skills to lead SEND practice in early years settings, covering policy, inclusive approaches, and supporting children with additional needs. This special educational needs and disability leadership and management in the early years qualification is awarded by NCFE. NCFE Level 4 Award in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Leadership and Management in the Early Years with certificate.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll understand the legal and policy frameworks that shape SEND provision in early years settings.
You'll explore how to identify and assess additional needs in young children.
You'll develop strategies for leading inclusive practice across a team.
You'll learn how to work in partnership with parents, carers, and external agencies.
You'll examine how to plan and review support for children with SEND.
You'll build knowledge of the SENCO role and responsibilities within early years settings.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Francis St Calderdale College. You'll be assessed through written assignments and tasks that apply your knowledge to real early years contexts. Assessment is designed to reflect the leadership and management focus of the qualification, asking you to analyse practice, evaluate approaches, and demonstrate your understanding of SEND frameworks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Francis St Calderdale 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 schools or nurseries.
Nursery Practitioner: work in early years settings with a specialism in SEND.
SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator): lead SEND provision in a school or nursery.
Early Years Practitioner: deliver inclusive childcare with SEND knowledge.
Teaching Assistant: assist in classrooms supporting children with diverse needs.
Early Years Room Leader: manage a team with responsibility for inclusive practice.
What you could study next
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services: a natural next step if you want to move into senior management in early years or children's services.
Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS): for those working toward a teaching role in early years settings.
Level 6 qualifications in Education or Special Educational Needs: for those considering a degree-level route into specialist SEND or educational leadership roles.
