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Technical Specialist for the Early Years SENDCo Assistant Level 2  


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Course Summary

Code: BESAIHT06  
Provider: BESA  

 

 

Description

This Level 2 Technical Specialist Qualification is designed to provide the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to perform specialised roles within a specific occupational area.

This level 2 qualification is designed for early years practitioners who support the role of the Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities Co-ordinator (SENDCo). The course will explore how SENDCo assistants work with babies, children, colleagues, and others in an early years setting, adhering to legislation and guidance.  

Course title
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Technical Specialist for the Early Years Special Educational Needs and Disabilities co-ordinator Assistant (Award)

Entry requirements
Anyone 19+ who is working or volunteering in an early years setting for a minimum of 7 hours per week.

What does the course cover?
1. Advocate for babies and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities in line with statutory guidelines and appropriate legislation. 2. Promote child-centred pedagogy through a graduated approach. 3. Ensure effective collaboration with others in your role as a SENDCo assistant to support babies and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, as well as their families.

How is it completed?
This programme is delivered by Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Academy. It is delivered via an e-learning platform, accessible at any time, with regular assessor support. For more information about how the learning is delivered or to enrol, please complete our online enquiry form, https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/besa-contact-us. Alternatively you can contact us on 0300 300 8131.

What can I progress onto?
You can access any other of our short CPD qualifications, or move on to one of our vocational qualifications, subject to being in the right job role.

Cost
Free subject to eligibility

When can I start?
Any time

How to apply
For more information or to enrol, please click on the enquiry button at the top right of this page.