Overview of the course:
Unit 01 – Roles and Responsibilities of the Special Educational Needs Coordinator in the
Early Years
– The aim of this unit is to explore the role of statutory guidance, legislation and
intervention strategies and how there inform the role and responsibilities of the
SENCo
– This unit takes approximately 12 hours to complete in total

– You will be invited to a one-hour webinar and attendance is mandatory to complete
the course

Unit 02 – Strategies and techniques for supporting children and families
– The aim of this unit is to explore the graduated approach cycle, EHC plans and
funding implications that would then allow you to consider strategies and techniques
for supporting children and their families
– This unit takes approximately 12 hours to complete in total
– You will be invited to a one-hour webinar and attendance is mandatory to complete
the course
Examples of tasks for completion:
– Researching current legislation and statutory guidance
– Reviewing and reflecting settings SEND provision
– Developing presentations on EHC Plans
– Evaluating the SENCo job description
– Creating guidance materials for other staff members
– Attendance to the two unit webinars

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Overview of the Qualification:

This qualification is ideal for those already working in a Level 3 position and looking to enhance their career with a Level 4, to become a HLTA or similar position. It is important that you have responsibility to make change in at least one specific area within your workplace.

The five units of this qualification will enable you to develop your career as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Mentor, Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Inclusion Assistant, Student Success Coach or similar.  This qualification will enable you to develop research skills whilst enabling you to reflect and grow as a professional.

Qualification Structure:

This recognised, accredited qualification has 5 mandatory units:

APSC4C1 – Enabling individuals to learn
APSC4C2 – Understand how to support children and young people to improve their mental health and well-being
APSC4C3 – Working with others to support individuals with additional needs and disability in a school or college
APSC4C4 – Working with families and other professionals in a school or college setting
APSC4C5 – Implementing change in school or college setting

Unlimited tutor support: Yes

Assessment: Through written assignments, examples of real work from your setting and a project. The project enables you to undertake small-scale research in your setting. This is an exciting part of your course as it enables you to make a direct impact in your setting from your learning.

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Overview of the Qualification:

There are two pathways to choose from, either:
– Management pathway, ideal for those working as a manager, deputy manager or assistant manager
– Advanced Practice pathway, ideal for those looking to advance their career whilst still working as an active practitioner.

Qualification Structure:

Shared Core Mandatory Pathway, 6 units, 30 credits
SHC 51 Use and develop systems that promote communication
SHC 52 Promote professional development
SHC 53 Champion equality, diversity and inclusion
M1 Develop health and safety and risk management policies, procedures and practices in health and social care or children and young people’s settings
M2c Work in partnership in health and social care or children and young people’s settings
OP5.25 Undertake a research project within services for health and social care or children and young people

Management Pathway Mandatory Units, 6 units, 38 credits
MU 5.2 – Understand children and young person’s development
MU 5.3 – Lead practice that supports positive outcomes for child and young person development
MU 5.4 – Develop and implement policies and procedures to support the safeguarding of children and young people
LM1c – Lead and manage a team within a health and social care or children and young people’s setting
LM2c – Develop professional supervision practice in health and social care or children and young people’s work settings
O36 – Lead practice in promoting the well-being and resilience of children and young people

Advanced Practice Pathway Mandatory Units, 4 units, 26 credits
MU 5.2 – Understand children and young person’s development
MU 5.3 – Lead practice that supports positive outcomes for child and young person development
MU 5.4 – Develop and implement policies and procedures to support the safeguarding of children and young people
O36 – Lead practice in promoting the well-being and resilience of children and young people

There are many Optional Units to choose from, here are some examples:

O1 – Develop procedures and practice to respond to concerns and complaints
O16 – Recruitment and selection within health and social care or children and young people’s settings
O20c – Facilitate the development of effective group practice in health and social care or children and young people’s settings
O30c – Facilitate coaching and mentoring of practitioners in health and social care or children and young people’s settings
O35 – Manage induction in health and social care or children and young people’s settings
O40 – Facilitate change in health and social care or children and young people’s setting
O41 – Manage an inter-professional team in a health and social care or children and young people’s setting
O42 – Manage finance within own area of responsibility in health and social care or children and young people’s setting
O43 – Manage quality in health and social care or children and young people’s setting
B1 – Develop and evaluate operational plans for own area of responsibility
E8 – Manage physical resources

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Upon achievement of this qualification, you will be equipped as an Advanced Practitioner. Enabling you to progress onto roles with significant responsibility such a leader, mentor, supervisor or manager. You may work as a SENCo or other higher-level role within an early years setting. Although there are only five units to complete this qualification, they have a significant expectation for producing evidence of research, reflection and working in partnership with other professionals.

Overview of the Qualification:

This qualification is ideal for those already holding a full Level 3 Early Years qualification and looking to enhance their career with a Level 4. It is important that you have responsibility to make change in at least one specific area within your workplace.

Qualification Structure:

This recognised, accredited qualification has 5 mandatory units:

EYAP 1 – Enabling children to learn
EYAP 2 – Promoting health and well-being through physical activity and nutrition co-ordination (PANCo) in the early years
EYAP 3 – Working with others to support children with additional needs, including Special Educational Needs and Disability
EYAP 4 – Working with families and other professionals in early years settings
EYAP 5 – Implementing change in an early years setting incorporating a small-scale research project

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This qualification supports leadership and management skills in early years and the knowledge and skills relating to early years practice. This qualification is suitable for those already working in an early years sector managerial role as well as learners that may wish to develop their career or increase their understanding through professional development.

You must be working in a senior role to begin this qualification, such as Manager, Deputy Manager, Room Leader/ Supervisor or other leader with designated area of responsibility.

The Qualification Structure is made up of 18 units:

EYE L5 SP 1 – Manage care routines for children (D/651/1400)
EYE L5 SP 2 – Lead practice in promoting the well- being and resilience in children (F/651/1401)
EYE L5 SP 3 – Model positive behaviour in the early years (H/651/1402)
EYE L5 SP 4 – Lead activities, experiences and educational opportunities to promote children’s speech, language and communication (J/651/1403)
EYE L5 SP 5 – Lead children’s early education and development (K/651/1404)
EYE L5 SP 6 – Understand holistic child development from birth to seven years  (L/651/1405)
EYE L5 SP 7- WB Developing children’s emergent literacy skills (M/651/1406)
EYE L5 SP 8 – WB Developing children’s emergent mathematical skills (R/651/1407)
EYE L5 SP 9 – Develop and implement policies and procedures to support the safeguarding of children (T/651/1408)
EYE L5 SP 10 – Develop health and safety and risk management policies, procedures and practices in Early Years Settings (Y/651/1409)
EYE L5 SP 11 – Champion equality, diversity and inclusion (F/651/1410)
EYE L5 SP 12 – Supporting children with special educational needs and disability in an early years Setting (H/651/1411)
EYE L5 SP 13 – Work in partnership in early years settings (J/651/1412)
EYE L5 SP 14 – Lead and manage a team within an early years setting (K/651/1413)
EYE L5 SP 15 – Develop, maintain and use records and reports (L/651/1414)
EYE L5 SP 16 – Quality provision in early years settings (M/651/1415)
EYE L5 SP 17 – Promote professional development (R/651/1416)
EYE L5 SP 18 – Review own knowledge of learning and development for early years practice (T/651/1417)

Assessment:

You will be assessed through a range of methods enabling you to showcase your work in setting. From writing reflectively, to direct observation and assignment tasks; the assessment of this qualification will support you in not only meeting the criteria needed to achieve the qualification but also in developing as a senior professional.

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This qualification enables you to work as an Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) and quality assure the work of a team of assessors. To begin this qualification, you must already be a qualified assessor

Qualification Structure:

This qualification has two units:

Unit 01 Understanding the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment
This is a knowledge unit allowing you to demonstrate your understanding of the practices and principles of internal quality assurance.

Unit 02 Internally assure the quality of assessment
This unit enables you to carry out the role of a quality assurer, planning your work and evaluating the quality of assessment and giving feedback.

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This qualification enables you to work as a Lead Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) and quality assure the work of a team of assessors. To begin this qualification you must already be a qualified assessor

Qualification Structure:

This qualification has three units:

Unit 01 – Understanding the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment
This is a knowledge unit allowing you to demonstrate your understanding of the practices and principles of internal quality assurance.

Unit 02 – Internally assure the quality of assessment
This unit enables you to carry out the role of a quality assurer, planning your work and evaluating the quality of assessment and giving feedback.

Unit 03 – Plan, allocate and monitor work in own area of responsibility
This unit enables you to lead other IQAs. Allocating and agreeing responsibilities with team members in addition to monitoring progress and quality of work.

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