The Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Special Educational Needs is designed for those who want to develop their knowledge and understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and build the skills needed to effectively support children and young people.
The course is particularly suitable for professionals working within education or caring roles, including teaching assistants, nursery practitioners, childcare professionals and play workers.
Throughout the qualification, you will develop a greater understanding of SEND and how appropriate support can help children and young people overcome barriers, participate in learning and achieve positive outcomes.
Throughout the course, you will develop your knowledge and understanding of key areas relating to Special Educational Needs, including:
The qualification will help you build specialist SEND knowledge that can be applied within education, childcare and other caring environments.
This is a guide to the eligibility criteria for our funded courses. If you are unsure whether you are eligible, please get in touch with our team and we will be happy to help.
Eligibility is subject to individual circumstances and will be confirmed as part of the enrolment process.
Throughout the course, you will complete a range of activities and assessments designed to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of Special Educational Needs.
You will build evidence as you progress through the qualification, allowing you to demonstrate your understanding of the key principles of SEND and how this knowledge can be applied within relevant professional settings.
Your work will be assessed throughout the course, giving you the opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge and understanding you have developed.
Submit your enquiry form and a member of our team will give you a call to talk you through the course and answer any questions you may have. You will then be sent a Course Registration Form to complete.
Our Enrolment Team will process your application and ask you to complete an application form. Once enrolled, you will be assigned a tutor who will support you throughout your course and can be contacted by phone, text or email.
As you work through your course, you will receive email reminders when your units are due. Your tutor will mark your work and return it to you within 7 days, providing support and feedback throughout your learning.
You will also complete the required practical assessment within your workplace to demonstrate your skills in adult social care.
Once you have successfully completed your course and all required assessments, we will apply for your certificate. Your certificate will then be posted directly to your home address, usually within 2–4 weeks.
Completing this qualification can support progression within education, childcare and other roles involving the care and support of children and young people with Special Educational Needs.
Potential career pathways include:
With further study and the appropriate qualifications, you could also progress towards roles such as:
The qualification can also help existing practitioners develop their specialist SEND knowledge and prepare for greater responsibility within their current role.
This course is fully free for eligible adults aged 19 and over living in London, Buckinghamshire or Surrey, funded through the Adult Skills Fund. Funding is generally available to people who are unemployed or on a lower income and is subject to residency and eligibility checks when you enrol.
This is a nationally recognised qualification that develops an advanced understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and how to support children and young people with additional needs. It covers cognition and learning, communication and interaction, social, emotional and mental health needs, physical and sensory impairments, SEND legislation, inclusive practice and effective support strategies.
This qualification is suitable for Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, Early Years Practitioners, SEND Practitioners, teachers, youth workers and other professionals working across education, childcare, health and social care. It is particularly valuable for people who regularly support children and young people with additional needs and want to develop specialist SEND knowledge.
The Level 3 qualification provides a more detailed and advanced understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities than Level 2 programmes. Learners explore a wider range of additional needs, legislation, inclusive practices and support strategies while developing greater knowledge of identifying barriers to learning and implementing effective interventions.
Most learners complete the qualification within 12 to 16 weeks through flexible blended learning, with online learning materials and dedicated tutor or assessor support. Assessment is completed through an online portfolio of evidence and knowledge based workbooks, with no formal examinations required.
