NCFE CACHE Level 4 Award in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Leadership and Management in the Early Years

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NCFE CACHE Level 4 Award in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Leadership and Management in the Early Years

The Level 4 Award in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Leadership and Management in the Early Years has been designed for those already working in a lead SENCo role within early years settings who wish to increase confidence in relation to leadership and management progression.

The qualification prepares learners for leadership and management in specific aspects of the SENCo role including - enabling best outcomes for children and their families, personal development, liaison with parents/carers, colleagues and other professionals.

 

Who is it suitable for?

Building on the Level 3 Award for Special Educational Needs Coordinators in Early Years Settings, this qualification offers Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and is aimed at Level 3 Early Years practitioners working in a private, voluntary or independent early years setting.

How is this qualification structured?

In order to achieve the Level 4 Award, learners must achieve three mandatory units.

  • Leading effective practice in the role of the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) within Early Years Settings
  • Evaluate Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND) provision for effective practice within an Early Years Setting
  • Lead change to inform Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND) provision in an Early Years Setting
How is it assessed?

This qualification will be internally assessed. Types of assessment include a portfolio of evidence, written assignments and tasks.

Do you need to be working to enrol on this qualification?

Applicants must be working in a suitable SENCo role and be in a position where they are able to evidence achievement of specific knowledge and skills required of a lead role. 

What are the entry requirements?

Learners should be at least 19 years of age and meet the criteria below:

  • Working as an Early Years lead SENCo or SEND related role
  • To be able to attend monthly virtual classroom sessions
  • To be in a position to carry out three to four hours of study per week
  • To have the appropriate level of literacy
  • To have regular access to a computer which will allow you to access the on-line portfolio system
  • To be able to surf the internet, send and receive emails with attachments, complete written work using a computer (with Microsoft Word) and be generally IT literate
How long will it take?

Approximately 6-7 months.  Learners will be enrolled for 7 months.

How much will it cost?

The course fee is £672, this includes the Early Years Alliance student membership. Membership includes access to EYA Learn online training courses.

For learners aged 19+ this course can be funded through an Advanced Learner Loan 

Further information can be found on the government website:  

Please contact the Training Centre for advice and guidance on fees and funding eligibility.

How will the training be delivered?

This course is delivered via a blend of small group virtual teaching sessions, online learning and written tasks. 

You will be supported by an assessor who will deliver the teaching sessions, set tasks, mark and feedback on your work.

It is important that you attend virtual teaching sessions and meet the deadlines set by your assessor in order to complete within the allocated time frame.

Enrolment process:
  • Application form – to be completed in full and returned.
  • Telephone Interview – our assessor will contact you to discuss the course content and delivery. You will be asked to complete a short writing task.
  • Online Literacy/Numeracy assessments – you will be provided with a login to complete assessments online
  • Funding options, information, advice and guidance – one of our training advisors will contact you to discuss options available to you.
  • Induction confirmation – the date of your induction and formal start date will be confirmed
  • Enrolment paperwork â€“ the formal enrolment paperwork will be issued to you to review and sign. 
  • Formal start – attend the induction/first day of learning. 
  • Assessment – over the duration of the course, assessment will be made up of regular, on-line assessor guidance, planning and feedback.
What can you progress to?

Learners can progress to leadership and management roles and responsibilities within Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND) related roles in Early Years Settings.

To register your interest and start the application process, please complete the online form below or contact our Training Centre.

Early Years Alliance Training Centre

training@eyalliance.org.uk

01732 363070

1st Floor, Bridge House, 97-101 High Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1DR