Kay Information
Key Information
Regulation Qualification Number: 610/3383/2
Ofqual Regulated: Yes
Qualification Level: 3
Credits: 20
Minumum Age at entry: 18 years
Entry Requirements: English at GCSE Grade C/4 and above, or a level 2 equivalent such as Functional Skills. Maths at Level 2 is required.
Course length: 6-12 months (Average completion time 9 months)
Regulation Qualification Number: 610/3383/2
Ofqual Regulated: Yes
Qualification Level: 3
Credits: 20
Minumum Age at entry: 18 years
Entry Requirements: English at GCSE Grade C/4 and above, or a level 2 equivalent such as Functional Skills. Maths at Level 2 is required.
Course length: 6-12 months (Average completion time 9 months)
Qualification Details
Qualification Details
The SEG Awards Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Special Educational Needs is aimed at professionals working in education or carrying out a caring role in nursery nursing, teaching assistance, childcare or play work, and are looking to develop knowledge and understanding of Special Educational Needs to progress within the sector as part of a new or existing role.
The term “special educational needs” or SEN is used to describe children / adults with learning difficulties, or disabilities that can turn studying into a challenge. With the help of dedicated staff, with expertise and appropriate training these children / adults can benefit from learning, a social life and occupational training.
SEN trained teachers are not easy to come by and for those with no training, coping with the challenges of SEN is increasingly difficult. Anyone interacting with SEN children / adults, from foster families to social workers, nursery assistants and teachers can benefit from this qualification.
The SEG Awards Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Special Educational Needs aims to:
The SEG Awards Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Special Educational Needs is aimed at professionals working in education or carrying out a caring role in nursery nursing, teaching assistance, childcare or play work, and are looking to develop knowledge and understanding of Special Educational Needs to progress within the sector as part of a new or existing role.
The term “special educational needs” or SEN is used to describe children / adults with learning difficulties, or disabilities that can turn studying into a challenge. With the help of dedicated staff, with expertise and appropriate training these children / adults can benefit from learning, a social life and occupational training.
SEN trained teachers are not easy to come by and for those with no training, coping with the challenges of SEN is increasingly difficult. Anyone interacting with SEN children / adults, from foster families to social workers, nursery assistants and teachers can benefit from this qualification.
The SEG Awards Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Special Educational Needs aims to:
- It aims to allow you to recognise and develop your knowledge and understanding and establish personal, learning and employment goals
- It aims to provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills needed to understand Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
- It also covers the legislation which impacts on SEND, as well as the role and responsibilities of the SEN Coordinator.
Your Future
Your Future
Learners who successfully achieve the SEG Awards Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Special Educational Needs (610/3383/2) will recognise and develop knowledge and understanding and establish personal, learning and employment goals. Learners may choose to seek employment in one of many varied occupational areas for example:
SEN Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Foster Care
Children and Families Support Worker
Learning Mentor
Additionally, 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
Learners who successfully achieve the SEG Awards Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Special Educational Needs (610/3383/2) will recognise and develop knowledge and understanding and establish personal, learning and employment goals. Learners may choose to seek employment in one of many varied occupational areas for example:
SEN Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Foster Care
Children and Families Support Worker
Learning Mentor
Additionally, 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
Syllabus
Syllabus
- Children and Young People’s Development Through Early and Teenage Years (4 credits)
- Growth and developmental milestones
- The impact of personal and external factors on development
- Key child development theories and their application
- Specialised Practice Services in Special Educational Needs (3 credits)
- Understanding SEN services and their values
- Legislation and frameworks influencing SEN practice
- The role of multi-agency collaboration in SEN provision
- Supporting Children and Young People to Fulfil Their Learning Potential (4 credits)
- Strategies for inclusive education and tailored learning plans
- Encouraging active involvement in decision-making
- Supporting behavioural and emotional needs
- Supporting Children and Young People with Differing Communication Needs (5 credits)
- The link between communication difficulties and social/emotional development
- Early intervention strategies for speech, language, and communication needs
- Engaging with families and professionals to support communication growth
- Available Support Services for Disabled Children and Young People (4 credits)
- Understanding the medical and social models of disability
- Legal obligations for recording and sharing information
- Promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion
