DISTANCE LEARNING: CERTIFICATE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS & DISABILITY LEVEL 2

Special need education course
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Study Type
Part Time
Study Level
Level 2
Start Date:
On demand
Duration
To be confirmed

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Entry requirements

View The Isle of Wight College's standard entry requirements for full-time college courses (depending on the level of the course to be studied).

Who the course is for

Distance learning courses are suitable for people who like to learn independently. You are able to set your own pace of study, within a certain timeframe, and choose where and when you want to. Distance learning is popular with those that want to gain

What the interview will involve

Not required

What you will learn

This course is split into five manageable units:

  • Unit 1: Introduction to Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
  • Unit 2: Understanding equality and diversity in the context of SEND
  • Unit 3: Principles of promoting a person-centred approach for individuals with SEND
  • Unit 4: Understanding SEND and learning
  • Unit 5: Living with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
How you will learn

You will self-study using college resources – online or with workbooks (course dependent).

Fees

Our level 2 courses are usually funded *(if you are 19-23 years old you must already have a full level 2 qualification to be eligible for funding. More eligibility criteria apply). Contact us if you need more information on funding.

Failure to complete the course will incur an admin cost.

Qualifications you will get

Level 2 Certificate

Additional information
Recent findings have demonstrated that 3.3% of all pupils in schools in England have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, in comparison to only 3.1% in 2019. A further 12.1% of all pupils who do not have an EHC plan have Special Education Needs (SEN) support within the school environment – this is an increase on 11.9% in 2019.This course will equip learners with a detailed understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including equality and diversity in the context of SEND and legislation and guidance that helps promote this. Learners will also look at how a person-centred approach can benefit individuals living with SEND, how SEND conditions can affect learning and how to support those living with SEND and their families.

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