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Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Special Educational Needs (RQF)
The term “special educational needs” or SEN is actually a legal definition referring to children who have learning problems and disabilities that make it harder for them to learn. Dedicated staff with expertise in the area can make a huge impact to how these children experience learning, social life and occupational training. Unsurprisingly, such staff are not easy to come by.
At the same time teachers and assistants without adequate training find it difficult to cope with the challenges of SEN.
This is where this Level 3 Principles of Special Educational Needs course adds tremendous value. With modules on the development of children and young people, professional practice of SEN services, language and communication needs, the qualification aids teachers and assistants to understand how to support children and young people with a range of disabilities to achieve their full learning potential.
This course is offered entirely online making it an excellent option for full-time professionals, or those that need to fit study time around family commitments. Thanks to our online learning platform you can access your course from anywhere giving you flexibility to study whenever you want.
Who should study this course?
Anyone interacting with SEN children, from foster families to social workers, nursery assistants and teachers can benefit from this distance learning course. Beyond the qualification, the course aims to equip teachers with the skills and resources necessary to help SEN students achieve.
What happens after the course?
Upon completion you can seek employment in one of many occupational areas such as:
• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Teaching Assistant
• Foster Carer
• Children and Families Support Worker
• Learning Mentor
With further study, learners could become a fully qualified SEN or mainstream teacher, or you may be interested in related careers that would require further study, including:
• Communication Support Worker
• Early Years Tutor
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant
• Portage Home Visitor
• Primary School Teacher.
Placement information
This certification does not require a placement. Assessment will be conducted through a portfolio of evidence and it is designed to be accessible and inclusive.
Qualification: Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Special Educational Needs (RQF)
This Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Special Needs (RQF) awarded by Open College Network West Midlands will provide learners with the knowledge and understanding to analyse and address the different challenges that SEN teachers and social workers are likely to encounter. Learners will also understand working with individuals and with small groups as well as gaining essential insight into supporting pupils with special educational needs (SEN) to achieve their very best learning potential.
Requirements for Entry
Learners will need to have the equivalent of Level 2 literacy and numeracy skills to support children and young people in schools.
Minimum age restriction
Learners must be age 16+ to enrol.
Average completion timeframe
You have 24 months to complete your course.
Assessement requirements
You will be assessed through written questions that will test the knowledge you have gained throughout the course.
Placement or Practical required
This course consists of online theory only.
Certification Timeframe
Learners typically receive their certification within 12 weeks, though this can be longer if an EQA sample is required.
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
Professional Membership
On completion of this course you will be eligible to join the following Professional Associations(s):
On successful completion of your course your qualification is awarded. You will receive an attractively presented Diploma or Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, this will also allow you to use the letters SAC. Dip. or SAC. Cert. after your name.
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the leading (and biggest) distance education colleges in the U.K and internationally. We have many thousands of students studying with us at any one time from locations all over the world. Our diplomas will always count towards your future, and will improve your prospects of future employment or higher level study etc. by proving that you have studied to a certain level, that you have proficiency in your chosen subjects and that you are interested in your field of choice. Education is always an investment in your future and you will find this to be the case with our qualifications in your jurisdiction.
Learners will need to have the equivalent of Level 2 literacy and numeracy skills to support children and young people in schools.
Minimum age restriction
Learners must be age 16+ to enrol.
Average completion timeframe
You have 24 months to complete your course.
Assessement requirements
You will be assessed through written questions that will test the knowledge you have gained throughout the course.
Placement or Practical required
This course consists of online theory only.
Certification Timeframe
Learners typically receive their certification within 12 weeks, though this can be longer if an EQA sample is required.
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
Unit 1: Development of Children and Young People
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the different areas of development from birth to 19 years.
- Understand the factors that can influence children and young people’s development.
- Understand how the main child development theorists influence current practice.
- Understand the importance of development norms and timeframes in recognising development and behaviour.
- Know how to monitor children and young people’s development to determine whether the child is developing according to expected norms.
Unit 2: Professional Practice in Special Educational Needs Services
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the principles of special educational needs services.
- Understand current legislation and guidelines that informs the practice of working within special educational needs services.
- Understand how the views of children, young people and carers can be used to improve learning development and support services.
- Understand the importance of reflective practice to inform and improve practice and development.
Unit 3: Understand How to Support Children and Young People to Achieve Learning Potential
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the importance of active participation of children and young people in decisions affecting their lives.
- Understand the importance of assessment and planning for children and young people towards the achievement of positive outcomes.
- Know how to support children or young people to recognise and deal with attitudes or behaviour that may undermine their learning opportunities.
- Understand the importance of the provision of environments and services that promote the development of children or young people.
Unit 4: Understand How to Support Children and Young People with Speech, Language and Communication Needs
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the way in which behaviour, social and emotional difficulties are linked with speech, language and communication.
- Understand the importance of early intervention to support the speech, language and communication needs of children and young people.
- Understand how to support positive speech, language and communication development for children and young people with behaviour, emotional and social development difficulties.
- Understand how environments support speech, language and communication.
- Know how to work with others in order to support the speech, language and communication development of children and young people with behavioural, emotional and social development needs.
Unit 5: Understand How to Support Disabled Children and Young People and those with Specific Requirements
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the possible impact of disability, special requirements (additional needs) and attitudes on positive outcomes for children and young people.
- Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion in promoting positive outcomes for children and young people.
- Understand how integrated and multi-agency working impacts on positive outcomes for children and young people.
- Understand the legal requirements for recording, sharing and storing of information.
This Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Special Needs (RQF) awarded by Open College Network West Midlands will provide learners with the knowledge and understanding to analyse and address the different challenges that SEN teachers and social workers are likely to encounter. Learners will also understand working with individuals and with small groups as well as gaining essential insight into supporting pupils with special educational needs (SEN) to achieve their very best learning potential.
What’s Included
- All study materials
- Study Guide
- Full Tutor and Admin support
- The course fee includes the awarding body registration and certification fee (valued at up to £56.00).
OUR PASS RATE
Teaching and Education
79.3%
(National Average 73.8%)
Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Special Educational Needs (RQF)
The term “special educational needs” or SEN is actually a legal definition referring to children who have learning problems and disabilities that make it harder for them to learn. Dedicated staff with expertise in the area can make a huge impact to how these children experience learning, social life and occupational training. Unsurprisingly, such staff are not easy to come by.
At the same time teachers and assistants without adequate training find it difficult to cope with the challenges of SEN.
This is where this Level 3 Principles of Special Educational Needs course adds tremendous value. With modules on the development of children and young people, professional practice of SEN services, language and communication needs, the qualification aids teachers and assistants to understand how to support children and young people with a range of disabilities to achieve their full learning potential.
This course is offered entirely online making it an excellent option for full-time professionals, or those that need to fit study time around family commitments. Thanks to our online learning platform you can access your course from anywhere giving you flexibility to study whenever you want.
Who should study this course?
Anyone interacting with SEN children, from foster families to social workers, nursery assistants and teachers can benefit from this distance learning course. Beyond the qualification, the course aims to equip teachers with the skills and resources necessary to help SEN students achieve.
What happens after the course?
Upon completion you can seek employment in one of many occupational areas such as:
• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Teaching Assistant
• Foster Carer
• Children and Families Support Worker
• Learning Mentor
With further study, learners could become a fully qualified SEN or mainstream teacher, or you may be interested in related careers that would require further study, including:
• Communication Support Worker
• Early Years Tutor
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant
• Portage Home Visitor
• Primary School Teacher.
Placement information
This certification does not require a placement. Assessment will be conducted through a portfolio of evidence and it is designed to be accessible and inclusive.
Teaching and Education
OUR PASS RATE
(National Average 73.8%)
79.3%
Qualification: Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Special Educational Needs (RQF)
This Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Special Needs (RQF) awarded by Open College Network West Midlands will provide learners with the knowledge and understanding to analyse and address the different challenges that SEN teachers and social workers are likely to encounter. Learners will also understand working with individuals and with small groups as well as gaining essential insight into supporting pupils with special educational needs (SEN) to achieve their very best learning potential.
Requirements for Entry
Learners will need to have the equivalent of Level 2 literacy and numeracy skills to support children and young people in schools.
Minimum age restriction
Learners must be age 16+ to enrol.
Average completion timeframe
You have 24 months to complete your course.
Assessement requirements
You will be assessed through written questions that will test the knowledge you have gained throughout the course.
Placement or Practical required
This course consists of online theory only.
Certification Timeframe
Learners typically receive their certification within 12 weeks, though this can be longer if an EQA sample is required.
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
Professional Membership
On completion of this course you will be eligible to join the following Professional Associations(s):
On successful completion of your course your qualification is awarded. You will receive an attractively presented Diploma or Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, this will also allow you to use the letters SAC. Dip. or SAC. Cert. after your name.
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the leading (and biggest) distance education colleges in the U.K and internationally. We have many thousands of students studying with us at any one time from locations all over the world. Our diplomas will always count towards your future, and will improve your prospects of future employment or higher level study etc. by proving that you have studied to a certain level, that you have proficiency in your chosen subjects and that you are interested in your field of choice. Education is always an investment in your future and you will find this to be the case with our qualifications in your jurisdiction.
Unit 1: Development of Children and Young People
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the different areas of development from birth to 19 years.
- Understand the factors that can influence children and young people’s development.
- Understand how the main child development theorists influence current practice.
- Understand the importance of development norms and timeframes in recognising development and behaviour.
- Know how to monitor children and young people’s development to determine whether the child is developing according to expected norms.
Unit 2: Professional Practice in Special Educational Needs Services
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the principles of special educational needs services.
- Understand current legislation and guidelines that informs the practice of working within special educational needs services.
- Understand how the views of children, young people and carers can be used to improve learning development and support services.
- Understand the importance of reflective practice to inform and improve practice and development.
Unit 3: Understand How to Support Children and Young People to Achieve Learning Potential
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the importance of active participation of children and young people in decisions affecting their lives.
- Understand the importance of assessment and planning for children and young people towards the achievement of positive outcomes.
- Know how to support children or young people to recognise and deal with attitudes or behaviour that may undermine their learning opportunities.
- Understand the importance of the provision of environments and services that promote the development of children or young people.
Unit 4: Understand How to Support Children and Young People with Speech, Language and Communication Needs
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the way in which behaviour, social and emotional difficulties are linked with speech, language and communication.
- Understand the importance of early intervention to support the speech, language and communication needs of children and young people.
- Understand how to support positive speech, language and communication development for children and young people with behaviour, emotional and social development difficulties.
- Understand how environments support speech, language and communication.
- Know how to work with others in order to support the speech, language and communication development of children and young people with behavioural, emotional and social development needs.
Unit 5: Understand How to Support Disabled Children and Young People and those with Specific Requirements
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the possible impact of disability, special requirements (additional needs) and attitudes on positive outcomes for children and young people.
- Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion in promoting positive outcomes for children and young people.
- Understand how integrated and multi-agency working impacts on positive outcomes for children and young people.
- Understand the legal requirements for recording, sharing and storing of information.
This Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Special Needs (RQF) awarded by Open College Network West Midlands will provide learners with the knowledge and understanding to analyse and address the different challenges that SEN teachers and social workers are likely to encounter. Learners will also understand working with individuals and with small groups as well as gaining essential insight into supporting pupils with special educational needs (SEN) to achieve their very best learning potential.
What’s Included
- All study materials
- Study Guide
- Full Tutor and Admin support
- The course fee includes the awarding body registration and certification fee (valued at up to £56.00).
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