DfE: Level 3 Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)

Inclusion and SEND
Written By Birmingham Early Years Networks

Early diagnosis of special educational needs (SEND) is essential to ensuring a child has the support they need throughout their education. This Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) training leads to an accredited level 3 early years SENCO qualification.

About the course

The programme is aimed at SENCOs working in group-based and childminder settings and those due to take up the role of SENCO in these settings. The programme is fully-funded by the DfE for everyone who is offered a place.

The level 3 SENCO qualification contains units on:

  • the role and responsibilities of the SENCO in early years (including guidance, partnership and inclusion)

  • strategies and techniques for supporting children and families

The learning is completed through a combination of:

  • online taught sessions

  • online study sessions

  • group discussions

  • reflective practice

The qualification takes 34 hours, including 24 hours of guided learning, to be completed within a 4-month period, with the option of extending the time to 6 months to allow for flexibility to fit around self-employment or part-time working arrangements.

More details on the programme content, including a brochure, are available on the Best Practice Network website.

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