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The Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Special Educational Needs is aimed at professionals working in education or carrying out a caring role in nursery nursing, teaching assistance, childcare, or play work, and are looking to develop knowledge and understanding of Special Educational Needs to progress within the sector as part of a new or existing role.
The modules you will study are:
For more information, please email employers@calderdale.ac.uk.
Start Date
Monday 13 April
Face-to-face – Mondays, 5pm – 8pm at Calderdale College
Entry Requirements & Interview Process
Applicants need to have GCSE (or equivalent) Maths & English, and be working or volunteering with individuals with disabilities.
Assessment Methods
All modules will be internally assessed through the production of a portfolio. This will consist of a range of materials which may include some of the following:
Course Fees
Eligibility for fully-funded participants
Participants must be 19 years or older as of 31 August 2025.
Participants must reside in West Yorkshire.
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