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NCFE CACHE L3 Award For Special Educational Needs Coordinators in Early Years Settings (603/3476/9)
Day of week: Tuesday
Times: 18:00 - 21:00
Overview
This course is funded through the Skill Up Programme.
Skill Up has been designed to provide additional upskilling reskilling opportunities to improve the skills and profile of our local workforce.
A mandatory induction session will be held on 6th January from 6pm to 7pm. You must attend this session before learning commences commence on 13th January
The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award for Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCo) in Early Years Settings is designed for Level 3 practitioners working in, or aspiring to work in, private, voluntary, or independent early years settings in Northern Ireland. It is not applicable to school settings.
The qualification focuses on developing the knowledge and skills needed to identify and support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring equality of opportunity and promoting positive educational outcomes.
Entry Requirements
Learners must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the programme:
- over 18 years of age.
- eligible to work in Northern Ireland.
- ‘settled’ in Northern Ireland, and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years; or
- a person who has indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK.
Documentation confirming eligibility of the above criteria will be requested prior to securing a place on the course.
Courses will be delivered online, and learners must have access to a computer or laptop and internet. Please note that tablets, mobile phones and TVs are not compatible and should not be used for this course. A microphone and web camera are also desirable to improve engagement in each session.
In addition, the course requires the learner to have an appropriate level of written and spoken English and computer literacy.
This course is funded through the Skill Up programme. Skill Up has been designed to provide additional upskilling and reskilling opportunities to improve the skills profile of our local workforce.
The course is assessed through completion of an online portfolio, with Questions/Assignments to be completed for each Learning outcome, showing evidence of knowledge and understanding of the subject area.
Careers
This qualification supports roles such as Early Years SENCo, Early Years Practitioner, or Nursery Supervisor within the private and voluntary sectors. It can also provide a progression route into more advanced studies in early years education, special educational needs, or management within early childhood settings.
Interests
A passion for early years education, an interest in supporting children with additional needs, and strong organisational and communication skills. This qualification suits those who are compassionate, proactive, and dedicated to creating inclusive environments where every child can thrive.
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