Special Education Needs (SEN) Level 3

Course

Distance

£ 369 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Class hours

    120h

  • Duration

    12 Months

  • 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

Distance Learning

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

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

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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
You must successfully complete a series of activities and assessments. Once all assessments and activities have been completed satisfactorily, you will then be awarded your certificate. The good news is, there is no final exam.

Additional information

Please note that the total cost of this course is usually £442.00. If you enrol online today and pay in full, we will apply a discount to the checkout meaning you will only pay £369.00.

Special Education Needs (SEN) Level 3

£ 369 + VAT