Who is it suitable for?
How is this qualification structured?
In order to achieve the Level 4 Award, learners must achieve three mandatory units.
- Leading effective practice in the role of the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) within Early Years Settings
- Evaluate Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND) provision for effective practice within an Early Years Setting
- Lead change to inform Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND) provision in an Early Years Setting
How is it assessed?
Do you need to be working to enrol on this qualification?
What are the entry requirements?
Learners should be at least 19 years of age and meet the criteria below:
- Working as an Early Years lead SENCo or SEND-related role
- Have a Level 3 Early Years qualification and a Level 3 SEND qualification
- To be able to attend monthly Virtual Classroom sessions
- To be in a position to carry out three to four hours of study per week
- To have the appropriate level of literacy
- To have regular access to a computer which will allow you to access the online portfolio system
- To be able to use the internet, send and receive emails with attachments, complete written work using a computer (with Microsoft Word) and be generally IT-literate
How long will it take?
How much will it cost?
The course fee is £672, and includes Alliance student membership.
Membership includes access to EYA Learn online training courses.
How will the training be delivered?
This course is delivered via a blend of small group virtual teaching sessions, online learning and written tasks.
You will be supported by an assessor who will deliver the teaching sessions, set tasks, mark and feedback on your work.
It is important that you attend virtual teaching sessions and meet the deadlines set by your assessor in order to complete within the allocated time frame.
What does the enrolment process involve?
- Application form – to be completed in full and returned.
- Telephone interview – our assessor will contact you to discuss the course content and delivery.
- Online literacy/numeracy assessments – you will be provided with a login to complete assessments online
- Funding options, information, advice and guidance – one of our training advisors will contact you to discuss options available to you.
- Induction confirmation – the date of your induction and formal start date will be confirmed
- Enrolment paperwork – the formal enrolment paperwork will be issued to you to review and sign.
- Formal start – attend the induction/first day of learning.
- Assessment – over the duration of the course, assessment will be made up of regular, online assessor guidance, planning and feedback.
What can you progress to?
Interested in more information on the our Level 4 SEND Leadership and Management Award?
Not sure which qualification is right for you?
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