Level 4 Certificate for Education Practitioners Supporting Individuals with SEND
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Overview
The NQual Level 4 Certificate for Education Practitioners Supporting Individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) equips learners with advanced knowledge and skills to effectively support children and young people with SEND.
This qualification covers key areas such as inclusive education principles, relevant legislation (including the SEND Code of Practice and Equality Act 2010), assessment and diagnosis processes, strategies for supporting diverse needs (communication, cognition, social-emotional, sensory), effective family support and leading and managing SEND provision.
Through a blend of theoretical learning and practical application, participants gain the expertise to implement inclusive practices, contribute to early intervention, and enhance their professional practice to better support children and young people with SEND within an inclusive education system.
This qualification is regulated by Ofqual.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Age: 19
There are no further entry requirements for this qualification.
Progression Opportunities
Level 5 Diploma in Specialist Teaching Assistant
Unit Guidance
Learners must achieve all mandatory units. The total credit value for this qualification is 13.
Guided Learning Hours
These hours are made up of contact time, guidance or supervision from course tutors, trainers, or training providers. The Guided Learning Hours for this qualification is 104.
Total Qualification Time
This is an estimate of the total length of time it is expected that a learner will typically take to achieve and demonstrate the level of understanding required for the award of this qualification. This includes the Guided Learning Hours and time spent completing independent study.
The Total Qualification Time for this qualification is 130.
Delivery Options
NQual allows qualifications to be delivered both online and face-to-face. Please check the additional requirements with your Centre EQA if delivering qualifications online.
This qualification is eligible for UCAS points. Please see the UCAS website for further information of points allocated. You can do this by clicking on the logo to the left.
Unit Breakdown:
Mandatory Units
Optional Units
Qualification Fee:
£120
Centre Approval Process
Submit centre approval
application to NQual
Pay the NQual centre
approval application fee
Application reviewed
by NQual
EQA approval activity
conducted by NQual
NQual approve you as
an approved centre
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