- Provides an overview of the full range of special needs, including physical, behavioural and learning difficulties.
- Offers practical advice on how to integrate children with special needs in mainstream provision.
- Includes case studies to heighten awareness of issues and to promote individual evaluation skills.
Ideal for students already enrolled on the following courses: NVQ and SVQ 3 in Early Years Care and Education, CACHE Diploma in Nursery Nursing, BTEC National in Early Years, Specialist Teacher Award. A truly comprehensive course in this very rewarding area of childcare!! Enrol today and give yourself the opportunity of a better future!
Are there any previous skills or qualifications required to register for this course? Good news!! No previous skills are required, allowing students at all levels to enrol. What qualification is awarded upon completion? All successful students will be awarded the UK Open College Certificate in Special Needs Care. Am I required to sit an exam? No! This course is completed using continual assessment. Assignments are completed and assessed continually as you progress. This will allow student support to monitor your progress every step of the way. Do I have to attend any classes? No! This course can be completed entirely from the comfort of your own home. How is my coursework assessed? There are four grades possible for each assignment. A Fail, Pass, Merit or Distinction can be achieved. If you fail you can re-submit at no extra charge until you get it right! A distinction is the highest grade and requires work of a very high standard and presentation. You will be given guidance to help improve your grades if necessary. What if I fail my course? Don’t worry. We are confident in what we do therefore we offer a guarantee which allows students to retake the whole course completely free if the worst happens. What if I have a question relating to my course? No problem! All students on this course can email student support with any questions they may have. Monday-Friday What is included in the cost of my course? This course comes complete in a college study bag allowing you to transport it and study anywhere. Real flexibility!
What is the duration of the course? Is there a time limit for completion?
This course will take approximately 120 hours to complete. There is no time limit for completion. You can take as long as you wish or alternatively complete as quickly as you want.
What is covered in the course syllabus?
The syllabus covers three modules in total and consists of thirteen units overall.
Module One: Special needs: Key Issues
Unit One: Understanding Key Issues and Perspectives Definitions of special need educational needs Being sensitive to language Attitudes and stereotypes Models of disabilit Understanding the concept of inclusive education
Unit Two: Key Legislation Unit Three: Working with SEN Code of Practice 2001 Fundamental principles of the code of practice Understanding how the code of practice might affect your setting Developing the SEN policy The role of the SENCO
Unit Four: Identifying and Assessing Children who need extra support Unit Five: Working with Parents Parents and the Code of Practice Communicating with parents Parents as an invaluable source of information Parent partnership services
Unit Six: Individual Education Plans The purpose of IEPs Understanding when children need an IEP People involved with writing the IEP What information should an IEP Contain? Writing IEPs Storage of IEPs IEPs can be modified Reviewing IEPs
Unit Seven: Gaining additional support for children: Early years action plus
Module Two: Working with Children
Unit Eight: Valuing and Empowering Children The code of practice and children Developing a key worker system Understanding how the self image is built Helping children to develop a positive self image Suggested activities
Unit Nine: Supporting Children’s Communication and Interaction Why communication is an important skill Understanding the components of interaction Common difficulties for children Principles of supporting children’s communications and interaction Strategies to develop children’s language Suggested activities
Unit Ten: Supporting Children’s Cognition and Learning What is Cognitive development? Language and thought Understanding how information is processed Motivation Learning about abstract concepts Suggested activities
Unit Eleven: Supporting Children’s Behaviour and Social and Emotional Development Guiding children’s behaviour Learning appropriate behaviour Understanding how children learn behaviours Taking a pro-active approach to guiding children’s behaviour Specific challenging behaviours Supporting children’s emotional and social development Suggested Activities
Unit Twelve: Supporting Children’s Sensory and Physical Development
Module Three: Meeting the Needs of Children with Specific Impairments and Conditions Unit Thirteen: Summary of Conditions and Impairments in Children Asthma Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Spectrum Disorder
Cerebral Palsy Coeliac Disease Cystic Fibrosis Diabetes Mellitus Downs Syndrome Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Dyslexia Dyspraxia Eczema Epilepsy Fragile X Hearing Impairment Hydrocephalus Sickle Cell Disorders Spina Bifida Visual Impairment
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