Level 2 Certificate in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) for Adults
Course Code: Q271149
Key Information
Course type:
Distance learning
Campus:
Online
Start Date:
Flexible
Duration:
Flexible
Attendance:
Part-time
Fees:
Free

This course will develop your knowledge of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), how individuals with SEND are impacted on a day-to-day basis, and how to support them to live independent and fulfilling lives. This qualification is designed for students who are currently in a role related to SEND or for those who are considering entering into the sector.
Units may include:
- Introduction to special educational needs and disability
- Understand Equality and Diversity in context of SEND
- Principles of promoting person centred approach for individuals with SEND
- Understanding SEND and learning
- Living with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
Students are expected to have at least a Level 1 qualification in English, which will be assessed before starting this course.
This qualification is online only so you can study at your own pace, in your own workspace. This qualification includes 110 guided learning hours.
This is a distance learning course. Assessment must meet the requirements of the identified assessment strategy/principles. All learning outcomes must be met to achieve a pass.
After successfully completing this course, you could go on to study:
- Level 3 Award for Special Educational Needs Coordinators in Early Years Settings
- Level 3 Award in the Principles of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
- Level 3 Award in the Role of the Special Educational Needs Coordinator in Private, Voluntary and Independent Early Years Settings.
Level 2 Certificate in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) for Adults
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