Course Overview
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with special educational needs and disabilities, the Level 2 Certificate in Special Educational Needs and Disability (RQF) is the ideal course for you.
You will explore many different aspects of SEND, including the symptoms of specific conditions, legislation and guidance applicable to individuals with SEND, and how such conditions affect individuals in daily life. The knowledge that you gain will be invaluable in your personal or professional life, whether you're seeking to improve your own understanding of SEND or looking to support others live independent and fulfilling lives.
What You Will Study
Unit 1: Introduction to Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
Section 1: Understand the different conditions categorised as SEND conditions
Section 2: Understand different models of disabilities
Section 3: Understand how the rights and support available to those with conditions categorised as SEND have changed over time
Unit 2: Understand equality and diversity in the context of SEND
Section 1: Understand the concept of equality and diversity
Section 2: Understand legislation and guidance which supports individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Section 3: Understand the
importance of safeguarding an individual with Special Educational Needs and
Disabilities (SEND)
Section 4: Understand the benefits of a diverse and inclusive society for an individual with SEND
Unit 3: Principles of promoting person centred approach for individuals with SEND
Section 1: Understand person centred approaches
Section 2: Understand the importance of encouraging active participation.
Section 3: Understand the
importance of an individual’s well-being
Unit 4: Understanding SEND and learning
Section 1: Understand the importance of inclusive learning
Section 2: Understand the use of support programmes for individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Section 3: Understand the role of
reasonable adjustments
Section 4: Understand Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans
Unit 5: Living with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Section 1: Understand the concept of neurodiversity.
Section 2: Understand the concept of the self
Section 3: Understand the impact of societal and
cultural influences on individuals with conditions categorised as
SEND
Section 4: Understand sources of support for individuals with SEND and the families
Section 5: Understand the impact stigma has on individuals with
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
- Attendance Expectations
No need to attend College, work from home at a pace that suits you.
- How You Will Be Assessed
The course is delivered via distance learning, supported by a range of interactive online resources. Work is assessed by the tutor throughout the programme from induction to completion.
- Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements however learners should have a minimum of Level 2 in English and Maths or equivalent.
- Fee Information
This is a free course.
- Further Study
You may wish to complete further distance learning courses in Awareness of Bullying in Children and Young People, Understanding Autism or Understanding Distressed Behaviour in Children.