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Course Overview

Course Overview
This course is for people who have an interest in working with children with special educational needs or disabilities, in schools or in early years, either as a volunteer or as a paid worker. The course aims to; explore issues affecting children with additional needs; to be familiar with legal requirements and to be aware of how to support children and their families.
Prosp Overview
You will need a good level of literacy to be able to complete some written tasks.
Prosp Req
There is no formal assessment and no examination.  You will keep a learner diary or Individual Learning Plan to track your progress and your tutor will give you regular verbal and written feedback which will show you how to improve. This process allows us to discuss your progress from enrolment to completion of the course and helps us to support you to achieve your goals in planning the next step in your learning. You will receive a certificate of attendance.
Prosp Assess
Inclusion and equal opportunities; Legal requirements; Specific conditions; Effects on families; How to support children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Prosp Content
There are progression routes onto childcare, teaching assistant courses or social care qualifications. Your tutor will discuss your next steps with you and you will have access to a Careers Adviser from National Careers Service.
Prosp Progression
The course is subsidised by GMCA – please see our full fees policy available at www.oldham.gov.uk/lifelong. If course fees are more than £70 you can pay by instalment – see the fees policy. You may be eligible for a concession or help from the Discretionary Learner Support fund – please discuss this with our information, advice and guidance staff. We do not give refunds if you withdraw and you will remain liable for any outstanding instalments.
Prosp Fees
PX-M00033A
31/01/2020
13/03/2020
09:30
Friday
2.50 hrs per wk
6 weeks
47.25