This course is
£299.00
Course Details
- Course Code: UKFEC16SEN
- Location: Online
- Duration: 15 hours
- Cost: £299.00
- Qualification: All modern browsers and devices
Further Details
- Course Access: 12 months
- Exams Included: Yes
- Compatibility: All major devices & browsers
Approved Course:
A003156
Special Education Needs and Disability Diploma Course
**Updated February 2018**
Are you interested in working with people who have special needs, especially when it comes to dealing with their education? Would you like to experience the amazing feeling of knowing that you have helped an individual with specific needs to overcome adversity and to be able to teach them brand new skills? If so, then our Special Education Needs course will be perfect for any individual seeking a brand new career change allowing you to work within this field to a satisfactory standard.
Introduction to the SEND Course
Our SEND course consists of 22 individual modules that will take you through the entire process of teaching individuals with special needs. The course is designed to provide you with the tools that you will require in order to make a difference to how individuals are taught, and give you a better understanding of their requirements and the challenges they face.
By the end of the course you will be asked to take a test in order to show that you have understood the information provided throughout the various modules. This will then give you the knowledge to be able to work within this field.
What you will learn
Each module is designed to give you a real insight into the Special Education Needs industry from start to finish.
In addition, the modules will also cover the relevant code of practice that any practitioner within this field needs to be aware of to ensure that potentially vulnerable individuals are being taught in the correct manner.
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.
As you move further into the course, you will be taken through various disabilities, both physical and mental, to provide you with a better understanding of how to handle their issues allowing them to make better progress than ever before. There will also be specific details on issues such as autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD, due to the complexities surrounding the handling of these issues.
Furthermore, our Special Education Needs course is designed to help you deal with issues that may arise at various times, including anger from the individuals you are dealing with on a daily basis. This is regarded as being an important skill for any educator to have at their disposal due to the nature of the work that they do, hence it being given its own module to give you the best possible insight into handling that situation. We will also provide you with information on psychological issues and behaviours to give you an all-round understanding of their needs.
Finally, you will be taught the latest and best teaching methods and strategies for this particular field, allowing you to better prepare each and every lesson to make sure that the individuals will be able to get the absolute most out of each session. Once the course is completed, you will be better placed to work within this field and able to handle any situation that may arise throughout your working day.
You will learn:
- An understanding of what is involved in SEND
- The code of practice that you must abide by
- How to understand various disabilities
- How to cope with anger issues
- The psychological impact and dealing with problems
- How to best structure a class for each individual
- The latest teaching methods and strategies
- The outcome of education
- Your responsibility as a teacher
Benefits
- Learn at your own pace
- Learn from the comfort of your own home
- Easy to follow modules broken down into easy to follow segments
- Industry recognised certificate
- Change your career thanks to our course
- Work in a rewarding environment
- Use any device to study the course, anywhere and at any time
- Get online support when you study via our academy
- Lifetime access to the modules
By studying our SEND course you will open up the doors to a brand new career and one that will be extremely challenging and yet also extremely rewarding.
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 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
What our students have to say…
Highly recommended study material
To be honest I was sceptical at first. There are many online courses to choose from but what intrigued me the most about this course is the number of modules (22 of them). This appeared to be more detailed than others.
The reason I took this course is because I started a new role as a support tutor for a large training company. I already had some experience in working with learners who had special needs and learning difficulties but wanted more in-depth knowledge and tips to support my delivery. I also wanted to know more on the legal of side of SEND too. I took the plunge and have been pleasantly surprised on how well it’s been written and presented in manageable bite-size chunks.
I was planning to study about a couple of hours a night but once I started I found it difficult to stop. It took me about 3 days to complete. The information is comprehensive but manageable. You can tell the person/persons who wrote this have a passion for supported learning and give practical strategies to support SEND and care about their sector and want to share their passion.
Highly recommended study material. 🙂
John Grover – Byfleet
Manageable modules for learning
The course covers all the necessary aspects of SEND education, and is produced in manageable modules for learning.
In terms of value and content, I would rate this as one of the best online diploma courses.
Ainsley Nugent – London
It’s brilliant !!!!
I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to manage this my course and work. But to my surprise and comfort this course is set out so well I find I’m enjoying learning again and look forward to putting my studying into practice in my future job role….it’s brilliant !!!!
Marie Whitfield – Birmingham
Worth every penny
A fantastic start for a new SENCo or a nice refresher for one who has been around for a while, worth every penny and has helped immensely!
Leanne McMahon – Berkshire
Really helped me pursue my teaching career
The SEND Diploma really helped me pursue my teaching career here in London. The course is very easy to understand and very friendly. It lets me go back to my previous module if i want to re-study again. Overall rating is Excellent!
Thanks SEND Diploma for giving me a chance to study on my own time at a very affordable price!
Christine Kim Grace De Guzman – London
This is an amazing course. Easy to follow and understand.
This is an amazing course. Easy to follow and understand.
I am working with children already and I wanted to do a SEND course to extend my knowledge and able to work with a wide range of children including those with special needs. This course has twice the modules as an average SEND course, so it provides great knowledge in the subject. And this is perfect as it’s CPD accredited course. And the price was just unbelievable!!
The course has email tutor support and lifetime access to the course material which is brilliant for a mum, who is working currently as a volunteer to gain work experience.
Andrea Piesiur – Gravesend
I enjoyed the learning experience
As a teacher I have experienced working with children with a range of learning and physical abilities. This course helped consolidate my knowledge and understanding gained during my 12 years of teaching and working with SEND children. It also added knowledge about the various diagnoses and categories and how to recognise them to support children’s learning.
I found the course easy to navigate, informative and I enjoyed the learning experience. In the future it will help me to think of the children in my care and how best to support their learning needs to achieve the best they can. I hope to someday specialise in working with children with SEND.
Rebecca Dobson – Chelmsford
Not only was it super value for money, but really easy to use and work with.
I had looked at a lot of different courses like this to help my CPD as an NQT. Not only was it super value for money, but really easy to use and work with.
Having the opportunity to print or PDF information means I can keep any work as evidence.
I have been very impressed with this course and will defiantly look to complete similar courses soon.
Kim Hudspith – Blyth
Great course, lots of really good information
Great course, lots of really good information which I could take my time over reading and making notes. I could then understand and learn through the content.
It has definitely already helped my teaching and will continue to be a source of reference.
Harriet More – Bath
Thank you so much. Online learning, way to go.
A very practical course, suits my busy lifestyle. Thank you so much. Online learning, way to go. I work with adults with learning disabilities and difficulties. Over the years I have learned so much by doing, it was great to put theory into my practice.
It was great to see the similarities of how schools work in comparison to adult education. I am so inspired I am now looking for specific courses that will deepen my understanding of special educational needs.
Once again, thank you for providing an insight into the world of special educational needs, online. Enjoyed reading the theories, took me back to my youth.
Dimple Patel – Essex
I now feel more confident
This course was excellent, detailed and enjoyable. It gave me lots of information and helped me develop my skills and knowledge to assist facilitate learning of students that have special educational needs. It outlined the main conditions that fall into the categories of SEND and a detailed explanation of them.
This course also gave me lots of ideas on how to assist learners and the confidence of how to develop my teaching resources. It also highlighted the relevant legislation covering special educational needs and gave me important information regarding the roles and responsibilities of the SENCO and the teacher in supporting learners.
I now feel more confident that I will be able to support these students better.
Emma Louise Dalton – Macclesfield
Example Certificate
Certificate No
CERTIDNO
This certificate is to verify that
Your Name
has successfully completed the
THE COMPLETE SEND DIPLOMA (LEVEL 2,3&4)
on the
20th March 2025
A003156
Daniel Morgan
Head Tutor
Igrow Academy
FAQ's
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Who can take the Complete SEND Diploma (Level 2,3&4) course?
Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the 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 you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience. -
Where / when can I study the course?
You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move! -
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 I fail the test?
If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course. -
When will I receive my certificate?
Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it. If you would prefer us to post you a certificate to a UK address, there will be an admin charge of £10 (certificates sent internationally may cost more). -
How can I pay?
You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal. -
How long after payment can I begin the course?
You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details. -
How long does it take to complete the Complete SEND Diploma (Level 2,3&4) 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. -
How long is my certificate valid for?
Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.
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