Special Educational Needs and Disability: Level 2 (Distance Learning)

This course is aimed at anyone who wishes to develop knowledge and understanding of understanding of Special Education Needs and Disability.

It is also designed for learners wishing to progress to a wide range of further learning within SEND or health and social care.

This qualification provides a sound preparation for further study and access to a range of vocational qualifications including Level 2 Autism, Level 2 Learning Disabilities and The Learning Support Assistant, Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning.

Free if you meet the eligibility criteria below :

Age and residency eligibility for free funding

– Due to the way our courses are funded you must be 19 years old or above as at 1st August in the year of enrolment.
– You must live in England (Scotland, N.Ireland and Wales are exempt from our free funding). There are also some exempt areas in England (see list below).
– If you are between 19-24 you also need to have a previous qualification at ‘Full’ Level 2 or above (in any subjects), e.g. a Level 2 Diploma, or 5 x GCSEs at grades A* – C, or 9 – 4)
– You must be a UK national, resident for a minimum of 3 years or an EU national with settled or pre-settled status and resident in the UK/EEA for a minimum of 3 years prior to the enrolment date.
– If you entered the country on a visa or as an asylum seeker will need to complete a separate form to be assessed by the college before you can enrol.
– Depending on your circumstances we may need to see evidence of your residency status to confirm your eligibility for funding and to study in the UK. Unfortunately, if you are on a student visa you will not qualify for funding.
– As long as you meet the above criteria there is no fee for enrolling on a Level 1 or Level 2 course (charges apply to higher level courses).

If you have any questions please contact us at distancelearning@nescot.ac.uk or 020 8394 8426 for further information.

Geographic restrictions

Since 1st August 2019 there are new rules regarding regional course funding. If you are resident in any of the following areas we cannot obtain funding for your course. However, please contact us at distancelearning@nescot.ac.uk or 020 8394 8426 if you have any doubt about which area your postcode may be in.

Courses are NOT FREE if you live in one of these areas:

The content of this qualification include:

• Unit 1: Introduction to Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
• Unit 2: Understand equality and diversity in the context of SEND
• Unit 3: Principles of promoting person centred approach for individuals with SEND
• Unit 5: Living with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Learners work through the course materials for the programme through distance learning, therefore, there is no need to attend the college to gain the qualification.

Phone:
0208 394 8426

Email:
distancelearning@nescot.ac.uk

Terms & conditions:

Please note that we expect you to finish the course once you complete your full enrolment (details of which we will send you after you apply online).
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Last updated - 12/08/2024