Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Special Educational Needs (RQF)

Modules

Unit 1: Development of Children and Young People

On completion of this unit you will:

1. Understand the different areas of development from birth to 19 years.
2. Understand the factors that can influence children and young people’s development.
3. Understand how the main child development theorists influence current practice.
4. Understand the importance of development norms and timeframes in recognising development and behaviour.
5. Know how to monitor children and young people’s development to determine whether the child is developing according to expected norms.

Unit 2: Professional Practice in Special Educational Needs Services

On completion of this unit you will:

1. Understand the principles of special educational needs services.
2. Understand current legislation and guidelines that informs the practice of working within special educational needs services.
3. Understand how the views of children, young people and carers can be used to improve learning development and support services.
4. Understand the importance of reflective practice to inform and improve practice and development.

Unit 3: Understand How to Support Children and Young People to Achieve Learning Potential

On completion of this unit you will:

1. Understand the importance of active participation of children and young people in decisions affecting their lives.
2. Understand the importance of assessment and planning for children and young people towards the achievement of positive outcomes.
3. Know how to support children or young people to recognise and deal with attitudes or behaviour that may undermine their learning opportunities.
4. Understand the importance of the provision of environments and services that promote the development of children or young people.

Unit 4: Understand How to Support Children and Young People with Speech, Language and Communication Needs

On completion of this unit you will:

1. Understand the way in which behaviour, social and emotional difficulties are linked with speech, language and communication.
2. Understand the importance of early intervention to support the speech, language and communication needs of children and young people.
3. Understand how to support positive speech, language and communication development for children and young people with behaviour, emotional and social development difficulties.
4. Understand how environments support speech, language and communication.
5. Know how to work with others in order to support the speech, language and communication development of children and young people with behavioural, emotional and social development needs.

Unit 5: Understand How to Support Disabled Children and Young People and those with Specific Requirements

On completion of this unit you will:

1. Understand the possible impact of disability, special requirements (additional needs) and attitudes on positive outcomes for children and young people.
2. Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion in promoting positive outcomes for children and young people.
3. Understand how integrated and multi-agency working impacts on positive outcomes for children and young people.
4. Understand the legal requirements for recording, sharing and storing of information.

Entry Requirements

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.

Assessment 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.

Is Membership Required?

No membership required.

Certification Timeframe

Learners typically receive their certification within 12 weeks, though this can be longer if an EQA sample is required.

Course Fees

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.

Qualifications

Open College Network West Midlands

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.

Open College Network West Midlands are a national Awarding Organisation, regulated by Ofqual, the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and Qualifications Wales, to develop and award nationally recognised qualifications.

Open College Network West Midlands work in partnership with employers, training providers, colleges, universities, schools and voluntary and community organisations to offer vocational credit-based qualifications, Access to Higher Education Diplomas and quality assured Customised Accreditation that enables learners gain employment or to progress into further learning and Higher Education. They also Quality Endorse organisations internal training and skills delivery.

With this home study qualification students will have an in depth knowledge of the issues and practises surrounding SEN. If they wish to their knowledge on the topic, they may choose to apply for a degree in a related area.

Alternative you can find employment in any of these areas: 

• 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