SEND Certification

THIS COURSE IS INCLUDED AS PART OF THE STAFF TRAINING PACKAGE

Approved Course

A003156

Course Code: UKFEC16SEN
Duration: 15 hours
Qualification: SEND Certification
Exams Included: Yes
Compatibility: All major devices & browsers
Delivery method: Online (In-house also available )

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SEND Certification

Teaching is an important part of childhood development, but not everyone learns in the same way. With the SEND Certification programme, you can provide your teaching staff with the tools they need, in order to understand alternative teaching methods and improve the success of their students.

Special educational needs are becoming more prevalent and require special attention, and this multi-level programme is designed to go through the fundamentals of inclusion and designing lessons, in order to meet the needs of all students.

What’s Covered in the Course?

This certification programme has a total of 22 modules and covers a wealth of information related to SEND. Here’s just some of what your staff will cover in the course:

An introduction and background to SEND, along with an outline of the different types of learning needs, which gives the foundation for teaching staff to move forward with the programme material;
Theories of learning and how they can be applied in a classroom setting;
SEND codes of conduct and teacher responsibility, so you can be sure that your staff are held accountable to the highest standards;
A focus on several learning challenges, including dyslexia, autism and ADHD;
Alternative teaching strategies for students with a range of special needs, including communication challenges, emotional and behavioural struggles and physical and sensory difficulties;
Important learning outcomes, such as how to understand specific needs and learning difficulties and adapt the curriculum accordingly, in order to include the best strategies for these learning difficulties;
How to recognise and assess student learning challenges and the best approaches for offering educational support.

What are the Benefits of the Course?

Not convinced? Here are some of the benefits of taking the course:

The programme will provide your staff with the required knowledge base, to enable them to work with SEND students immediately after completion of the programme.
A user-friendly format that can be accessed from anywhere in the world, so your staff can learn no matter where they are;
Upon successful completion of the course, educators will have the required skills, in order to understand and cater for special learning needs, improving learning outcomes and student success;
Students will benefit from a more inclusive learning environment, once the tools learnt in the SEND Certification are implemented, making it a better place in which to learn;
Aside from the improved understanding of diverse learning needs, this certification can lead to better employee satisfaction, which benefits everyone, including your organisation.

Please note that as SEN systems vary in each nation of the UK - the code of practice implementation covered in Module 4 refers only to the system in England

Course Modules/Lessons

Module 1: Introduction to Special Education Needs

To understand Special Educational Needs
To understand who may have Special Educational Needs
To understand the most common learning disabilities that you may face in the workplace
To know and understand the characteristics required to work in this field

Module 2 : The History and Evolution of SEN

To learn and understand the legal definition of special education needs
To learn and understand the legal definition of disability
To learn how SEN education has evolved since the 19th century
To learn about the importance of the inclusion-exclusion debate

Module 3 : Constructivist Theories of Learning

To understand the theory of constructivism and how it can be applied in the classroom
To know the role of the teacher and the role of the student within a constructivist classroom
To understand the theory of social constructivism and know how it can be applied within a classroom
To be able to compare and contrast constructivism with social constructivism

Module 4 : SEN Code of Practice and Its Implementation in England

To learn what the UK SEN Code of Practice is
To understand who the SEN Code of Practice applies to
To learn about the key points of the SEN Code of Practice
To understand ways to implement the SEN Code of Practice

Module 5 : SENCO Support for SEN Students

To understand who the SENCO is and what their role entails in a school setting
To know what SEN Support is
To be able to identify the steps required in making a plan to meet the pupil's educational needs
To know the definitions of leadership and inclusion, and be able to apply each of these qualities in a school setting

Module 6 : The Different Types of Needs

To be able to define autism, and know the ways that you can accommodate its needs
To understand what a severe learning difficulty is, and how its needs can be accommodates
To know how a specific learning difficulty differs from a severe learning difficulty, and understand how it can be accommodated in the classroom
To be able to identify the different types of physical difficulty, and how each can be accommodated in the classroom and school environment

Module 7 : Identification, Assessment and Support of SEN Pupils

To learn how to identify SEN pupils
To learn about the support children may require by age
To learn how to assess SEN pupils
To learn how to create a support plan for SEN pupils

Module 8 : Behaviours: Reasons and Restorative Practices

How to manage your time at work efficiently
To have the ability to identify the different factors that can affect a student's emotional behaviours
To understand the consequences of bad behaviour and be able to identify their underlying elements
To know the recommended methods for teaching social skills, and how they can be applied in the classroom

Module 9 : Understanding Sensory Impairments and Physical Disabilities

To learn about different physical disabilities
To learn about different sensory impairments
To learn when these impairments and disabilities can be identified
To understand how educators can support disabilities and impairments

Module 10 : Understanding and Addressing Difficulties in Cognition and Learning

To be able to identify the things that cognition is responsible for in our daily lives
To understand the concept of cognitive development and have a basic understanding of the stages introduced in this module
To be able to apply your knowledge of cognition to the special education needs environment, and associate the relationship between the two
To know the different types of cognitive disabilities, and how you can accommodate them in the classroom

Module 11 : Speech, Language, and Common Communication Issues

To learn what speech, language, and communication are
To learn about different needs and difficulties in speech, language and communication
To learn how to support the needs of pupils with difficulties in communication
To learn how to foster clear communication in the classroom as a whole

Module 12 : Learning Difficulties: Autism

To be able to define autism for what it is and how it is experienced by individuals who have it
To know the difficulties that can be experienced by autistic people, as well as the common characteristics that are exhibited
To understand the diagnosis process for autism
To understand what the main causes for behaviours in autistic individuals are, as well as the best ways to deal with difficult behaviour

Module 13 : Learning Difficulties – Dyslexia

To learn what dyslexia is
To understand some of the primary difficulties dyslexic learners face
To learn different methods for supporting learners in literacy
To learn different methods for support learners in numeracy

Module 14 : Learning Difficulties: Dyspraxia

To understand what dyspraxia is and know the areas of life that it can affect for an individual
To know how dyspraxia is diagnosed
To be able to identify the signs and symptoms of the condition
To understand how the condition affects an individual's brain

Module 15: Learning Difficulties: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

To learn what ADHD is
To learn the causes and treatments for ADHD
To learn about the identification of pupils with ADHD
To learn about ways to support pupils with ADHD in the classroom

Module 16: The Importance of SEN Knowledge

To understand what SEN knowledge is
To understand how SEN knowledge is disseminated to educators
To understand the three levels of recommended SEN knowledge
To understand why SEN knowledge is important

Module 17: Specific Learning Difficulties

To be able to define what a specific learning difficulty is
To compare and contrast dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia, and be able to understand what each of the disorders implies
To understand the limitations of dyspraxia and the different diagnoses
To know the characteristics of Asperger's syndrome, how it differentiates from autism, and the difficulties experienced from this disorder

Module 18: Psychological Perspectives on Behaviour

To learn what the psychological perspectives on behaviour are
To learn the differences and similarities between the perspectives
To understand how to apply the perspectives in the classroom
To understand how different intervention methods apply to specific perspectives

Module 19 : Understanding and Managing Anger

To be able to define anger, and understand its causes and ways of expression
To know how anger can be a prominent characteristic in special education needs settings, and the approach you should have towards it
To understand the different methods of anger management, and know the appropriate situations to use each given method

Module 20 : Teaching Approaches and Strategies

To learn approaches and strategies for communication and interaction
To learn approaches and strategies for cognition and learning
To learn approaches and strategies for behaviour, emotional and social difficulties
To learn approaches and strategies for physical and sensory disabilities

Module 21 : Educational Outcomes

To understand the definition of an educational outcome and what it means in terms of a student's learning capacity
To know how to assess a limitation and evaluate an educational environment in order to predict the educational outcome of a student
To be able to relate the dimensions of wellbeing to educational outcomes, and understand how these dimensions can affect such outcomes both positively and negatively
To know the different ways to target these dimensions in order to facilitate an improvement upon them

Module 22 : Every Teacher’s Responsibility

To learn about the different responsibilities a teacher has at school
To understand what role teachers play in different areas of the school
To understand the importance of the SENCO role
To learn about the management of resources and finances

FAQ's

Who can take the SEND Certification course?

There are no entry requirements to take the course.
What is the structure of the course?

The course is broken down into 22 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although students are free to spend as much or as little time as they feel necessary on each module.
Where / when can the course be studied?

The course can be studied study at any time and from any internet connected device
Is there a test at the end of the course?

Once you have completed all 22 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 22 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.
What is the pass mark for the final test?

The pass mark for the test is 70%.
What happens if a user fails the test?

If the user doesn’t pass the test first time they will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times a test can be taken.
How long does it take to complete the SEND Certification course?

We estimate that the course will take about 15 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

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