Useful Information
Mode of Study: Online Learning
Level: 2
Duration: 12 weeks
Awarding/validation body: TQUK
Funding Information:
Please note that this course is only available for funding to individuals residing outside the Greater London area. Typically, eligible learners will have postcodes that fall outside this catchment area. For more information, please refer to the GLA postcode map. https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/gla_postcode_map_a3_map1.pdf. If you are uncertain about your residency status, please contact our Admissions Department at 020 8760 5934 or via email at admissions@croydon.ac.uk.
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Course Overview
This course provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). It covers key topics such as equality and diversity within the context of SEND, as well as the relevant legislation and guidance that promotes these principles. Learners will explore the benefits of a person-centred approach for individuals with SEND, examine how various SEND conditions can impact learning, and discover effective strategies to support individuals living with SEND and their families.
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Course Highlights
This Course is Split into Five Manageable Units:
- Unit 1: Introduction to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND,
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Unit 2: Understanding Equality and Diversity in the Context of SEND
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- Unit 3: Principles of Promoting a Person-Centred Approach for Individuals with SEND
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- Unit 4: Understanding SEND and Learning
Unit 5: Living with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
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Career Opportunities & Further Study
This qualification is designed for individuals who want to deepen their understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), particularly to advance their careers in education or health and social care settings. It is also beneficial for those currently working in these sectors, as well as anyone with a personal interest in gaining a more comprehensive understanding of SEND.
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Assessment
You will be assessed throughout the course through a series of integrated assessment questions. Your answers are automatically saved, allowing you to revise and edit them at any time before submission. Once submitted, your responses will be marked by your tutor, who will provide feedback on each question to support your learning.
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Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this course; however, learners should possess at least a Level 1 qualification in literacy or an equivalent credential. Our Level 1 and 2 distance learning courses are available free of charge for those eligible for government funding, provided you meet the following criteria:
- Age Requirement: Must be 19 years or older.
- Age 19-23: You must hold a full Level 2 qualification or higher, such as five GCSEs or O Levels at grades A-C (or 9-4), two or three AS Levels, one A Level, NVQ Level 2, First Certificate, or Principles of Learning Level 2.
- Age 24 and Over: No qualifications are required. - Enrolment Status: You must not be enrolled in any other distance learning course with us,
- Residency Requirement: You must have been living in the UK for the last three years.
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