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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) 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.

Professional Membership

On completion of this course you will be eligible to join the following Professional Associations(s):

Stonebridge

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: Children and Young People's Development through Early and Teenage Years

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Know differing areas of growth from birth through to teenage years
  • Know the causes which can impact children and young people's growth
  • Know how main child development theorists influence present day practice
  • Understand significant development patterns and timeframes when identifying growth and behaviour
  • Understand the significance of development patterns and timeframes in recognising growth and behaviour

Unit 2: Specialised Practice Services in Special Educational Needs

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand special educational needs services and their values
  • Know existing legislation and guidelines which informs practice when operating within special educational needs services
  • Know how the opinions of children, young people and carers might be implemented to enhance learning development and support services
  • Know the benefits of reflective practice to update and improve practice and development

Unit 3: Supporting Children and Young People to Fulfil their Learning Potential

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Know the value of active involvement of children and young people in decision making which might be affecting their lives
  • Know the value of assessment and preparation for children and young people when working towards the accomplishment of positive outcomes
  • Understand how to assist children or young people to identify and address attitudes or actions that might damage their learning opportunities
  • Know the value of the provision of enviornments and services that encourage the growth of children or young people

Unit 4: Supporting Children and Young People with Differing Communication Needs

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Know how behaviour and social and emotional difficultes are associated with speech, language and communication
  • Know the significance of early intervention to assist the speech, language and communication requirements of children and young people
  • Know how to support positive speech, language and communication grwoth for children and young people with behaviour, emotional and social development problems
  • Know how surroundings can assist speech, language and interaction
  • Understand how to engage with others in order to assist the speech, language and communication growth of children and young people with behavioural, emotional and social development needs

Unit 5: Available Support Services for Disabled Children and Young People

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Know the potential impact of disability, special requirements (additional needs) and attitudes on positive conclusions for children and young people
  • Know the importance and value of diversity, equality and inclusion in advocating positive outcomes for children and young people
  • Know how collaboration between multi-agencies influence positive results for children and young people
  • Know the legal obligations when recording, sharing and storing 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) 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.

Professional Membership

On completion of this course you will be eligible to join the following Professional Associations(s):

Stonebridge

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: Children and Young People's Development through Early and Teenage Years

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Know differing areas of growth from birth through to teenage years
  • Know the causes which can impact children and young people's growth
  • Know how main child development theorists influence present day practice
  • Understand significant development patterns and timeframes when identifying growth and behaviour
  • Understand the significance of development patterns and timeframes in recognising growth and behaviour

Unit 2: Specialised Practice Services in Special Educational Needs

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand special educational needs services and their values
  • Know existing legislation and guidelines which informs practice when operating within special educational needs services
  • Know how the opinions of children, young people and carers might be implemented to enhance learning development and support services
  • Know the benefits of reflective practice to update and improve practice and development

Unit 3: Supporting Children and Young People to Fulfil their Learning Potential

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Know the value of active involvement of children and young people in decision making which might be affecting their lives
  • Know the value of assessment and preparation for children and young people when working towards the accomplishment of positive outcomes
  • Understand how to assist children or young people to identify and address attitudes or actions that might damage their learning opportunities
  • Know the value of the provision of enviornments and services that encourage the growth of children or young people

Unit 4: Supporting Children and Young People with Differing Communication Needs

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Know how behaviour and social and emotional difficultes are associated with speech, language and communication
  • Know the significance of early intervention to assist the speech, language and communication requirements of children and young people
  • Know how to support positive speech, language and communication grwoth for children and young people with behaviour, emotional and social development problems
  • Know how surroundings can assist speech, language and interaction
  • Understand how to engage with others in order to assist the speech, language and communication growth of children and young people with behavioural, emotional and social development needs

Unit 5: Available Support Services for Disabled Children and Young People

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Know the potential impact of disability, special requirements (additional needs) and attitudes on positive conclusions for children and young people
  • Know the importance and value of diversity, equality and inclusion in advocating positive outcomes for children and young people
  • Know how collaboration between multi-agencies influence positive results for children and young people
  • Know the legal obligations when recording, sharing and storing 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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