Build your understanding of special educational needs and disability with a free online Level 2 SEND course. You’ll explore SEND conditions, inclusion, safeguarding, person-centred support, reasonable adjustments and EHC plans.
This course is designed for beginners and adults who want to develop confidence supporting individuals with SEND, whether for personal development, CPD or work in education, childcare, care or support settings.
Free for eligible learners. Certificate included on completion.
This course may be fully funded for eligible learners through the Adult Skills Fund.
Availability can depend on your location, eligibility and current funding options.
Build confidence supporting those with SEND in 6–12 weeks.
Gain a nationally recognised, accredited Level 2 qualification.
Fully funded for eligible adults through the Adult Skills Fund (ASF).
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:
This course is made up of manageable units that introduce special educational needs and disability, equality and diversity, person-centred support, SEND and learning, neurodiversity and sources of support.
There are no exams. You will complete assessment questions based on the skills and knowledge you have gained from the course units below:
Understand a range of SEND conditions, the possible causes of these conditions and the social and medical models of disability.
Explore equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace, community and wider society, including legislation, guidance and safeguarding responsibilities.
Learn about person-centred support, active participation and the importance of promoting wellbeing for individuals with SEND.
Explore learning styles, support programmes, reasonable adjustments and how Education, Health and Care plans can support individuals in educational settings.
Understand neurodiversity, self-identity, societal and cultural influences, sources of support for individuals and families and the impact of stigma.
This free online SEND course is ideal if you want to build your understanding of special educational needs and disability.
You’ll explore SEND conditions, equality and diversity, safeguarding, person-centred support, learning styles, reasonable adjustments, Education, Health and Care plans, neurodiversity, stigma and sources of support for individuals and families.
The course is suitable for beginners, so you do not need previous SEND experience. You’ll study online with tutor support and complete assessment questions based on the course units, rather than sitting exams.
On successful completion, you’ll gain a nationally recognised Level 2 certificate.
This course is a good fit if you want to:
Learn in confidence with support from a qualified tutor throughout the course.
Join thousands of learners in growing both professionally and personally.
Over 1.6 million pupils in England have special educational needs (SEND). An increase of 101,000 from 2023.
Source: gov.uk
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You can begin your stress-free journey to qualification by completing the short form on this page.
Once submitted, we’ll instantly match you with a relevant training provider based on your location to complete your enrolment.
Enjoy a flexible and engaging learning experience through an award-winning online platform with support from a qualified tutor.
You can access first-class resources, interactive case studies, and support tools. All available on any device, anytime.
Your nationally recognised level 2 certificate proves you’ve developed essential new skills and in-depth knowledge. The qualification is accredited by either NCFE or TQUK, depending on your location.
It’s a powerful personal achievement that boosts confidence, enhances employability, supports CPD and opens the door to further study or career progression.
This course is for anyone interested in special educational needs, disability and inclusive support. It could be a useful step towards:
This course can help you build a foundation in SEND, but it does not qualify you as a SENCO, SEND teacher or specialist practitioner. It is designed to support awareness, confidence, CPD and progression.
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This course is fully funded for eligible learners in England through the UK Government’s Adult Skills Fund.
Your course will be delivered online by one of our approved training provider partners, depending on your location.
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Yes, this SEND course is free for eligible learners. Funding is subject to eligibility, location and availability.
Yes, the course is completed online. You can access the learning materials remotely and receive support from a qualified tutor.
Yes, you will receive a Level 2 certificate upon successful completion of the course.
Yes, this course is suitable for beginners. You do not need previous SEND experience to apply.
The course covers special educational needs and disability, SEND conditions, equality and diversity, safeguarding, person-centred support, reasonable adjustments, EHC plans, neurodiversity, stigma and sources of support.
SEND stands for Special Educational Needs and Disability. It is used to describe learning needs, disabilities or additional support needs that may affect how someone learns, communicates or takes part in education and daily life.
SEND and SEN are closely related terms. SEN usually refers to special educational needs, while SEND includes both special educational needs and disability.
This course can help you build knowledge and confidence that may support education, childcare, care or support pathways. It does not guarantee employment or qualify you for a specific professional role.
No, this course does not qualify you as a SENCO, SEND teacher or specialist practitioner. It is designed to build introductory knowledge and awareness of SEND.
No, there are no exams. You’ll complete assessment questions based on the knowledge gained from the course units.
The course usually takes 6 to 12 weeks to complete, based on around 5 to 10 hours of study per week.
You can usually only take one funded course at a time. The number of courses you can take in an academic year may depend on eligibility, funding availability and provider rules.
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