About the course

New Online Course

Please note you may only enrol on one course at a time, however you may enrol on additional courses upon completion of your current course.

From January 2024 there will be a fee of £100 for this course unless you qualify for a low-income fee waiver.

To qualify for a fee waiver and to meet the funding requirements of this course:

• You must be aged 19 years or over as of 31/08/2023
• You must have lived in the EU for the last three years
• You must currently reside in England
• You should earn below the income threshold for your funding region. Please follow the finance option key on the main online learning page for Low Waged programme.
• Please note If you are aged 19-23 and do not already hold a Full Level 2 Qualification we will need to discuss options with you prior to commencing your course.

You will need to understand that:

• This is a Level 2 qualification and a reasonable level of English is beneficial to completing
• The typical duration of this course is 12 weeks and self-commitment should be made to allow yourself time to provide detailed responses to the assignments.
• We recommend spending a minimum of 2-4 hours per week on this course

Course Overview

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with special educational needs and disabilities? If so, this Level 2 Certificate in Special Educational Needs and Disability (RQF) Course is ideal for you.

You'll 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. This knowledge 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 who are affected by it.

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).