The qualification aims to explore the role and responsibilities of the SENCo in early years settings, understand strategies for supporting children and families, and increase knowledge of SEND codes of practice.
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification is suitable for educators working in private, voluntary or independent early years settings, including childminding settings.
How is this qualification structured?
In order to achieve the Level 3 Award, learners must achieve two mandatory units.
- Roles and responsibilities of the special needs coordinator in the early years
- Strategies and techniques for supporting children and families
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 16 years of age and meet the criteria below:
- Have a Level 3 early years 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 on-line 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 litera
How long will it take?
How much will it cost?
The course fee is £550, 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 and IAG call – 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
- Payment – following completion of the literacy/numeracy assessments and acceptance onto the course, the course fee will be collected.
- 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, on-line assessor guidance, planning and feedback
What related qualifications can you progress to?
NCFE CACHE Level 4 Award in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Leadership and Management in the Early Years.
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