Level 2 Certificate in Special Education Needs and Disability

Course Overview:

Research has shown that the number of children and young people in the UK who have an EHC Plan is more than 517,000 in 2022/23, this is an increase of 9% compared to 2021/22. The number of EHC Plan requests has increased by 23% since 2021 resulting in a higher demand of Special Education Needs (SEN) support within the school environment.

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.

Who is suitable?

This qualification is aimed at anyone who wishes to develop an in-depth knowledge of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND),
particularly in order to progress into related employment in education or health and social care settings. Anyone who currently works in the education and health and social care sectors would also benefit from the course, as well as anyone with a personal need for or interest in developing a more detailed understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). 

What you will learn:

• 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)

Learning method
Studying via Remote E-Learning means you can choose when and where you study. We ensure that you get all the support you need throughout your course in the form of a personal tutor.

This course is available: Fully online

This fully online course is made available on The Skills Network’s online learning platform, EQUAL. Online learning with a difference. EQUAL features:

• Exciting and engaging content
• Interactivity – featuring videos and games to enhance learning
• Access to an online portfolio where learning and feedback can be accessed at any time

Benefits:

• Gain a nationally recognise qualification
• Establish a long-standing career pathway within the education or health and social care sectors
• This course is delivered via Remote E-Learning, allowing you to choose when and where you study
• Increase your awareness of SEND and be able to better support individuals with SEND in your everyday life and in a work setting
• Study will enhance both your personal skills and professional development
• The duration of this course is 16 weeks.
• A personal tutor will be assigned to you, to ensure you have the necessary support needed to be successful and complete your qualification.

If you would like more information, please call Georgia Whitfield on 0151 257 2175 or email: remote-e-learning@riversidecollege.ac.uk