NEW Certificate in Special Education Needs and Disability

Unit 1:  Introduction to Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)

Section 1: Understand the different conditions categorised as SEND conditions

Section 2: Understand different models of disabilities

Section 3: 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

Section 1: Understand the concept of equality and diversity

Section 2: Understand legislation and guidance which supports individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Section 3: Understand the importance of safeguarding an individual with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Section 4:  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

Section 1: Understand person centred approaches

Section 2: Understand the importance of encouraging active participation

Section 3: Understand the importance of an individual’s well-being

Unit 4: Understanding SEND and learning

Section 1: Understand the importance of inclusive learning

Section 2: Understand the use of support programmes for individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Section 3: Understand the role of reasonable adjustments

Section 4: Understand Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans

Unit 5: Understanding SEND and learning

Section 1: Understand the concept of neurodiversity

Section 2: Understand the concept of the self

Section 3: Understand the impact of societal and cultural influences on individuals with conditions categorised as SEND

Section 4: Understand sources of support for individuals with SEND and the families

Section 5: Understand the impact stigma has on individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).