This qualification is designed for learners already working as an Early Years Practitioner in a lead Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) or Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) related role and who wish to progress to leadership and management roles and responsibilities, leading best practice for their setting.


This qualification offers Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and is aimed at Level 3 Early Years Practitioners in a private, voluntary or independent setting progressing from the Level 3 Award for Special Educational Needs Coordinators in Early Years Settings.

Learners will gain knowledge, understanding and skills in relation to:

 

·         leadership and management within early years SENCO and SEND related roles

·         leading effective practice in a SENCO role

·         evaluating SEND provision for effective practice

·         leading change to improve SEND provision

          undertaking practitioner-led enquiry.