Special Education Needs (SEN) Level 3
Course
Distance
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Intermediate
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Class hours
120h
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Duration
12 Months
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Start date
Different dates available
If you want to develop your knowledge of Special Educational Needs (SEN) so that you can embark on a rewarding career or maybe you are already working in a related field and want to improve your career prospects, then this is the course for you.
The Distance Learning Special Educational Needs course has been designed specifically for those aspiring to work in a Special Educational Needs (SEN) support role and is particularly suited to classroom teachers, teaching assistants and those planning a career in teaching or a role that involves support.
This course will enable students to learn how special educational needs impacts upon the learning and development of children and you will discover how you can adapt learning for children who may have language, speech or communication issues.
Important information
Documents
- Special Education Needs (SEN) Level 3.pdf
Government funding available
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
You do not need any prior learning knowledge or experience to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone who wishes to take part in a highly rewarding home study course, although you would be expected to have a reasonable standard of literacy.
You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with the full support of your Tutor.
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Subjects
- Speech Communication
- Learning and Development
- Diabetes
- Epilepsy
- English
- Discrimination
- Approach
- Child Development
- Teaching
- Special Needs Care
- Planning
- Communication Training
- Special Education
Teachers and trainers (1)
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Distance Learning Provider
A Distance Learning Course is the ideal way to gain a qualification without having the worry of trying to fit your studies around your everyday life. You can complete your studies in your own time and we are on hand seven days a week to help you plan your future.
Course programme
Modules
Unit 1: Working with Children with Special Educational Needs
- Legal and regulatory requirements
- Types of discrimination
- The Equality Act 2010
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) Code of Practice
- The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
- The United Nations Convention on Persons with Disabilities
- Inclusive practice
- Working in partnership
- Adapting practice
Unit 2: Understanding and Promoting Children’s Development
- Pattern and sequence of child development
- Influences on development
- Why development may not follow the expected pattern
Unit 3: Speech, Language and Communication (SLC) Difficulties
- Defining speech, language and communication difficulties
- Effects and impact of SLC difficulties
- Adapting communication methods
- Supporting English as an additional language
- Supporting speech and language difficulties
Unit 4: Social, Emotional and Behavioural (SEB) Difficulties
- Psychological needs
- External triggers
- Transitions
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- The link between SEB and language difficulties
Unit 5: Chronic Illnesses and Physical Disabilities
- Asthma
- Diabetes
- Epilepsy
- Physical disabilities
- Cystic fibrosis
- Spina bifida
- Visual impairments
- Hearing impairments
Unit 6: Assessment and Planning to Meet Individual Needs
- Identifying individual needs
- A child-centred approach
- Assessment frameworks
- The common assessment framework
Additional information
Special Education Needs (SEN) Level 3