On this qualification, you will explore many different aspects of SEND, including the symptoms of specific conditions, the legislation and guidance applicable to individuals with SEND, and how such conditions affect individuals in daily life. This knowledge will be invaluable in your personal or professional life, whether you're seeking to improve your own understanding of SEND or looking to support others who are affected by it.
Unit 1: Introduction to Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
- Understand the different conditions categorised as SEND conditions
- Understand different models of disabilities
- Understand how the rights and support available to those with conditions categorised as SEND have changed over time
Unit 2: Understand Equality and Diversity in the Context of SEND
- Understand the concept of equality and diversity
- Understand legislation and guidance which supports individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
- Understand the importance of safeguarding an individual with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
- Understand the benefits of a diverse and inclusive society for an individual with SEND
Unit 3: Principles of Promoting Person Centred Approach for Individuals with SEND
- Understand person centred approaches
- Understand the importance of encouraging active participation
- Understand the importance of an individual’s well-being
Unit 4: Understanding SEND and Learning
- Understand the importance of inclusive learning
- Understand the use of support programmes for individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
- Understand the role of reasonable adjustments
- Understand Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
Unit 5: Living with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
- Understand the concept of neurodiversity
- Understand the concept of the self
- Understand the impact of societal and cultural influences on individuals with conditions categorised as SEND
- Understand sources of support for individuals with SEND and the families
- Understand the impact stigma has on individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)