Course overview

Level 3 Technical Specialist in Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators in Early Years Settings (Award) City of Bristol College

The qualification is designed for those already working in a SEND Coordinator role as part of their Early Years Practitioner role, or those who are interested in doing so.

All early years providers are required to have arrangements in place to identify and support children with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) and to promote equality of opportunity for children in their care.

This is an important role to ensure the best possible educational outcomes are achieved for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Additional information

Who is this course for?

The Early Years Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) qualification is suitable for a Level 3 practitioner in a private, voluntary or independent setting, including Childminders.

What you'll learn

The roles and responsibilities of the Special Educational Needs Coordinator in the Early Years, also the strategies and techniques for supporting children and families.

Course entry requirements

The qualification is designed for those already working in a SEND Cordinator role as part of their Early Years Practitioner role, or those who are interested in doing so and are working at Level 3 in an Early Years Setting.

How is the course delivered and assessed?

This is a 10 week course taught at Ashley Down on Wednesday mornings from 9.30am to 12. There will be no classes during half term.

Future career and study opportunities

This course is suitable for Early Years practitioners already working as a SENDCO or about to.

What next?

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