Level 3 Award for Special Educational Needs Coordinators in Early Years Settings (RQF)

• Access Duration: 12 Months
• Awarded by: NCFE CACHE
• GLH: 24
• TQT: 34
• Qualification Level: 3
• Qualification Number: 603/3476/9
• UCAS Points: 8

• Understand the role and key functions of a SENCO in an early years setting.
• Identify, observe, and assess children with special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities using effective strategies.
• Create and apply individualised support plans for children with SEN, ensuring their needs are met.
• Foster inclusive practices that support the education and social participation of those with SEND.
• Understand the importance of effective communication and collaboration with parents.
• Understand the key legislation, policies, and ethical considerations that impact the rights and support children and young people with SEN.

This course is intended for,

• Special education needs teachers and teaching assistants
• Care support workers
• Healthcare workers
• Social workers
• Community-based support workers
• Counselors
• Early years teachers

This Level 3 Award for Special Educational Needs Coordinators in Early Years Settings can significantly enhance your career prospects if you’re working in education, early years’, healthcare, or social care. The qualification also helps in advancing your career by enhancing your professional credibility and opening the door to senior positions. It can serve as a stepping stone to more advanced qualifications in education. The skills and knowledge acquired through this course can also lead to opportunities in specialist roles, where you can make a significant impact on special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).

Here are some career prospects you can explore, once you’ve achieved the Level 3 Diploma.

• SENCO Coordinator
• Specialist Support Worker
• Health and Social Care Worker
• Special Education Needs Teacher
• Social Worker
• Early Years Practitioner
• Primary Teacher
• Teaching Assistant
• Nursing Assistant

• Learners over the age of 16 years are eligible to enrol for the course.
• It is recommended learners have GCSE in English and Maths or have a Level 2 qualification or equivalent.
• There is no practical placement required. This is a knowledge-only qualification.

• This course can be completed in a matter of months or over the course of a year. Most learners will complete this course in 2-4 months. Some learners may complete the course quicker, depending on their personal circumstances and available study time. We will accommodate your pace, providing unlimited support for 12 months.
• The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award for Special Educational Needs Coordinators in Early Years Settings requires approximately 24 guided study hours. This figure is an estimate and depends on how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how quickly you grasp the teaching, learning concepts, and course materials

• Written Assignments: This course requires you to complete written assignments for two units that will be marked internally by an assessor.
• Feedback and Guidance: Your personal tutor will consistently monitor your progress and provide you with detailed feedback and guidance. This constructive feedback is designed to help you improve in future assessments.
• Assessor Support: Throughout your studies, you will have comprehensive support from assessors through multiple channels, including telephone, WhatsApp, online discussions, email, and web chats.

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A possible next step of Academic Progression Pathway:

• Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools
• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education
• Master’s Degree in Special Education Needs, Autism Studies, or Applied Behaviour Analysis.

Additional qualifications you can progress to:

• Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
• Level 4 and 5 Diploma in Early Learning and Childcare
• Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (England)

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