Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties (SEND) - Level 2 Certificate

This qualification aims to give learners knowledge of different specific Learning Difficulties, how they are diagnosed and how individuals can be supported. The qualification can be used by a wide range of learners looking to improve their knowledge and awareness in this subject area.

You will study the following units:

• Understand Specific Learning Difficulties 
• Understand the Effects of Specific Learning Difficulties 
• Understand the Diagnosis of Specific Learning Difficulties 
• Understanding Supporting Individuals With Specific Learning Difficulties 
• Understand the Context of Specific Learning Difficulties

Learners should have previously gained at least a grade 3 in GCSE maths and GCSE English Language. 

Learners may find it beneficial if they have completed a level 1 Childcare and Early Years qualification previously, although this is not essential. 

Assessment is through course work. 

Adults - Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2

If you will be aged 19+ on 31st August prior to the start date of your course, up to Level 2, then your study with us will be free. You must have lived for 3 years within the EU/EEA/UK prior to the start of your course, you must have lived in the UK before 1st January 2021 and you must have permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months from the first day of learning. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

The majority of level 2 courses are free to study, however, our Registry and Admissions team will assess each application prior to enrolment. If you are required to pay fees, the team will support you with the options available to you.

Progression from this course would be to complete the level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Childcare and Early Years Education. 

Melissa started her career in Further Education in 2003. Melissa specialises in Childcare and Education and has been teaching at City and Islington College for 20 years at the Marlborough building on Holloway Road, and then moved to the Centre for Arts Business and Technology. 

With 15 years working in various childcare settings prior to teaching, preparing others to work in this rewarding and vital area of expertise seemed like the next natural step as she has firsthand experience and a real passion for the education and welfare of young children. The childcare sector is a diverse and exuberant department, many of the staff have been part of the team for over 10 years.

Melissa has taught from entry level up to foundation degree in Childcare and enjoys observing how individuals succeed when they thought they could not, and how students gain a real passion for the work they go on to do.

The teachers listed may change, these shown are an example of the teachers who teach on these programmes.