Special Needs Education and Disabilities – Level 2 Certificate

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Sessions: Morning, Afternoon & Evening

This qualification is aimed at anyone seeking to improve their knowledge of Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND), either for personal or professional reasons. Learners will consider many aspects of SEND, including the symptoms of specific conditions, legislation and guidance applicable to individuals with SEND and how such conditions affect individuals in daily life.

Course Content

Unit 1: Introduction to Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)

Section 1: Understand the different conditions categorised as SEND conditions
Section 2: Understand different models of disabilities
Section 3: Understand how the rights and support available to those with a conditions categorised as SEND have changed over time.

Unit 1 summary:

In this unit, learners will explore a range of SEND conditions and the causes of these, as well as the social and medical models of disability. They will also learn about barriers that individuals with SEND might face and positive changes that have occurred over time in relation to SEND.

Unit 2: Understand equality and diversity in the context of SEND

Section 1: Understand the concept of equality and diversity
Section 2: Understand legislation and guidance which supports individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Section 3: Understand the importance of safeguarding an individual with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Section 4: Understand the benefits of a diverse and inclusive society for an individual with SEND.

Unit 2 summary:

Learners will look at equality, diversity and inclusion within the workplace, community and wider society, as well as exploring relevant legislation and guidance in relation to SEND. They will also learn about safeguarding and the legislation surrounding this, and the different types of abuse.

Unit 3: Principles of promoting person centred approach for individuals with SEND

Section 1: Understand person centred approaches
Section 2: Understand the importance of encouraging active participation
Section 3: Understand the importance of an individual’s well-being.

Unit 3 summary:

Learners will learn about the person-centred approach in relation to send, and the importance of active participation for individuals. They will also look at well-being and how this can be promoted.

Unit 4: Understanding SEND and learning

Section 1: Understand the importance of inclusive learning
Section 2: Understand the use of support programmes for individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Section 3: Understand the role of reasonable adjustments
Section 4: Understand Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans.

Unit 4 summary:

Learners will explore different learning styles and support programmes used in educational settings. They will also learn about reasonable adjustments and how Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans work.

Unit 5: Living with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Section 1: Understand the concept of neurodiversity
Section 2: Understand the concept of the self
Section 3: Understand the impact of societal and cultural influences on individuals with conditions categorised as SEND
Section 4: Understand sources of support for individuals with SEND and the families
Section 5: Understand the impact stigma has on individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Unit 5 summary:

Learners will learn about neurodiversity and self-identity, as well as how societal and cultural influences can impact on individuals with SEND. They will also look at the support available for individuals with SEND and their families, as well as the effects of stigma.

Distance Online Learning

Our distance learning courses are a new way for you to learn online. Choose from a wide range of subjects and improve your employability skills or develop your personal skills and professional knowledge.

This flexible learning method is personally tailored to support you to work on your individual skills gaps, using a combination of online learning and tutorials, with a fully qualified tutor. You will complete an online workbook, submit short assignments and get feedback from your tutor as you progress.

Do I need any qualifications to start this course?

No, you do not need any previous qualifications to be accepted onto the course. However we will ask you to complete a short English and maths assessment before the course starts. This is so we can be sure that the course is at the right level for you and we can support you to achieve your qualification. If you would like further information on maths and English courses with Buckinghamshire Adult Learning please see the information on our website where you can register to receive further information and advice: https://www.adultlearningbc.ac.uk/english-maths/

How much does the course cost?

All learners will be funded. You must be at least 19 years old at 1/8/2021 and meet UK/EU residency requirements.

When does the course start?

Induction sessions are set up throughout the year. Register with us ASAP so we can give you more information.

How long is the course and how long will it take me to complete it?

You need to plan your learning to complete the work within 12 weeks. There will be a charge of £100 for those who don’t complete their course to cover learning materials and registration.

You will complete an online workbook which includes short assignments that you must submit to your tutor every two weeks. Your tutor will mark your work and give feedback online so that you know how much progress you are making.

What support will I get during my course?

You will work independently at your own pace to meet the deadlines set by your tutor. It is important that you meet the deadlines for assignments so that you complete the course within 12 weeks.

Your tutor is available to offer support by telephone, email or video calls as appropriate, so please don’t hesitate to contact us if you would like to have a chat about anything you are finding difficult.

How will my work be assessed?

Your tutor will mark your assignments and tell you if you have passed each section of the workbook or whether you need to revisit any questions. As part of our quality management process, at the end of your course your tutor’s assessments are moderated by another assessor and you will be informed if you have passed your qualification or whether you need to re-do any work. There are no exams.

What qualification will I achieve?

Courses are available at Level 1 or Level 2 and are accredited by NCFE, a nationally recognised Awarding body, who will issue the certificate to you.

How do I join?

To apply for a place, please complete this short form

I will need support/help with my learning, what is available?

We will always try to help if you have a physical disability or learning support need. Please see our Learning Support section for more details. Let us know when you enrol and speak to us in confidence to discuss your needs in full.

What happens if I can't attend my class?

It is important to attend your class promptly and regularly but:

If you know you will be missing a class, please let your tutor know the week before if possible
For last minute cancellations, please phone us on 01296 382403 and we will attempt and get a message to your tutor

If you miss a few sessions without letting us know, our staff will contact you to discuss the situation. If you are having any problems which affect your attendance or learning, please let your tutor know as soon as possible.

When do I pay for my course?

Payment is needed at enrolment to secure your course place. You can pay by cheque or debit/credit card (an administration fee of £30 will apply for dishonoured cheques).

If the course runs for 25 weeks or more you can spread the cost by paying in 3 equal instalments. You will need to pay the first instalment by credit/debit card, cheque or cash at the time of enrolling which will secure your place on the course. We will then send you a Direct Debit mandate. For courses over £150 but less than 25 weeks, you can still apply to pay by instalments.

Fees in the brochure with an * include exam costs. In all other circumstances, except for basic English and Maths learners will need to pay an additional fee for exams. The amount will be shown on the Course Information Sheet (CIS). Our fees are subsidised by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (funding body). Once you have enrolled, you will be given a receipt, a map and a CIS to confirm your place on the course. Please note, an annual £10.50 registration fee applies upon enrolment.

Can I get a qualification?

Look through our course titles and you will see many lead to a qualification. For some of these you have to take an exam.

Can I get a refund?

If it becomes necessary to either cancel or close your course within the first three weeks, for example due to low numbers, we will refund your fees in full.

Where courses are closed after the first 3 weeks, a pro-rata refund will be made to any student attending at the time who has attended at least 80% of their sessions. We will endeavour to let you know as soon as possible and any refund due will be made by crediting your credit/debit card or by cheque. It is not possible to make refunds in cash. All cancellations will be confirmed to you in writing or email.

If you change your mind and wish to withdraw from a course before attending a session, a full refund will be given within 5 days of enrolling. If the request is made at least 15 days before the course begins, a full refund less £25 to cover administration fee will be returned to you.

It may occasionally be necessary, for reasons beyond the control of Buckinghamshire Adult Learning, to change the course tutor, make slight changes to the timing or content of the programme, or move the course to an alternative venue within a reasonable distance of the advertised venue. Refunds will only be given in exceptional circumstances.

Can a course or class get cancelled?

Course cancellation: The minimum number of students for most of our courses is 9. If a class does not reach its minimum number of students, we may cancel the course or offer you the opportunity to reduce the number of weeks with no corresponding reduction in fee, or we may increase the fee to the small group rate of £9.50 per hour as an alternative to closing the class.

Class cancellation: Where a session is cancelled, for reasons beyond the control of Buckinghamshire Adult Learning, for example, if a staff member is unwell or extreme weather conditions, we will try to offer an additional class at another time. We will promptly contact you if this happens. If the majority of the students are able to attend the alternative session then no refund will be given for the missed session.

Bad weather cancellation: In the event of extreme weather conditions, information will be available on local radio station Three Counties Radio, by phoning 01296 382403 and the website.

I am an Overseas learner - Do I need to pay anything extra?

Learners who have not been living in the UK or EU residents who have not been living in the EEA for at least three years will need to pay the Overseas Student Rate for any course which is £12.00 per hour.

What parking is available at my course?

Many of our centres offer free parking but please note that in some cases this may be limited/unavailable during the daytime.

We ask all our learners to park considerately, especially at smaller venues, to avoid causing difficulty or offence to the neighbours. Special parking restrictions will be notified to all learners at venues where they may apply.

For more information on our centres including parking availability please visit our Centre Locations page.

Can I use my mobile phone in class?

Before your session begins, please either switch off or silence your mobile phone to avoid disturbing the group.

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Locations across Buckinghamshire

Available all year round

Weeks: (Course Dependent)

Sessions: Morning, Afternoon & Evening