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Support children with special educational needs and disabilities

With only 10% of children with special educational needs (SEN) attending mainstream schools, it is vital that they are given as much support as possible. This level 3 course gives an insight into the various factors that impact the development of children and young people from birth.

You will learn about current legislation that informs working practices, and examine how to incorporate the perspectives of children, young people, and caregivers into learning development services through reflective practice. Understand strategies on how to guide children and young people towards positive outcomes while addressing any attitudes or behaviours that may hinder their learning opportunities.

This course has five units:
    • Development of children and young people
    • Professional practice in special educational needs service
    • How to support children and young people to achieve learning potential
    • How to support children and young people with speech, language and communication needs
    • How to support disabled children and young people and those with specific requirements

This course is ideally suited for learning mentorship and family support work. It can also assist with further study towards a career in teaching or early years. 

We call our online courses 'flexible' learning as they're designed to fit around your other commitments. You'll get access to our online learning platform where you'll work through your assessments with support from a subject specialist tutor.

The duration of this course is 15 weeks. We refer to our online courses as 'flexible learning' because they're designed to be completed around your work and home life commitments. All deadlines for your course will be shown in your online course platform once you are enrolled to help keep you on track.

This course is funded via the Government scheme, 'Free Courses for Jobs', which means you may be able to study for free. Eligibility criteria for funding can be found below. If you are not eligible for funding, you can still purchase the course by clicking the 'Buy Now' button above.

This course is accredited by Aim Qualifications and Assessments, a leading awarding organisation recognised by the UK Department for Education and regulated by Ofqual.

This course would be important for job roles such as:

    • Learning Disability Nurse (£30,000 to £45,000)
    • Learning Mentor (£16,500 to £24,000)
    • Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (£21,000 to £27,000)

As a knowledge-based diploma, this qualification helps to build on theory, applicable in a wide range of sectors. It is also a foundation towards further study to progress into the above job roles. 

Eligibility Criteria

There is government funding available for this course as part of the Free Courses for Jobs scheme. 

Eligibility criteria applies, to be eligible, you must:

  • Currently live in England
  • Resident in the UK or EU for 3+ years, for purposes other than study
  • Be aged 24+ (if you are aged 19-23, please still get in touch as we may have alternative funding available in your area.) 
  • Earn below £25,000 per year 

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If you enrol onto this course but fail to complete, please be aware there is a £125 administration charge. 

Not eligible for Government Funding?

If you are not eligible for funding, we have two options: 

  • Fund your qualification with an Advanced Learner Loan with nothing to pay until you earn over £25,000 a year.
  • Purchase this course for £520 with flexible payment options available.

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1.5m children in the UK have special educational needs
4% of pupils with SEN have an education, health and care (EHC) plan
29% of children with SEN have a learning disability
22% felt they could meet the needs of SEN pupils

Studying made simple!

We don't like to make things more complicated than they need to be... Our courses are designed to be flexible around your work and family life. 

Step 1

Submit your enrolment form

You'll get instant access to the platform where you'll need to complete a short induction and some maths and English initial assessments, before beginning your course. 

Step 2

We'll start processing your funding application

A tutor will be assigned to support you through your course, they can be contacted via phone, text or email.

Our enrolments team might be in touch at this stage if they need any further information whilst processing your funding application. 

Step 3

You'll receive text reminders when your work is due

Your work will be marked by your Tutor and returned to you within 7 days.

Step 4

Submit your work

Once you've finished your course, we'll apply for your certificate. This will be posted to your home address within 6 months of completing your course.

Start your application

Secure funding and start your online application. 

Need support enrolling? 

If you'd like support with your enrolment, or want to make sure this is the right course for you, fill out your details below and a member of the team will be in touch.

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