Learning Outcomes

Understanding SEND

The SEND Code of Practice: 0 to 25 Years

Inclusive Practice in Early Years

Safeguarding Children with SEND

Health & Safety Legislation and Guidance

Reasonable Adjustments

Sustainable School Travel

Emergency procedures

Promoting SEND Inclusion in International Schools

Lesson Summary

In this module, we explore the importance of a more inclusive environment for children with special education needs and disabilities. We will cover the various models, laws and codes that safeguard the interests of children with SEND. We will also examine the health and safety requirements and emergency procedures for children with SEND in schools.

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Inclusion in Schools - Course assessment

This free online SEND course explains how to promote the inclusion of children with disabilities in mainstream schools.

Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Inclusion in Schools

This course on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) discusses the significance of including all children in the mainstream education system. We explain how to train and sensitise teachers and make some reasonable adjustments to ensure children’s health and safety to reap the countless benefits of including children with SEND in mainstream schools. Sign up to learn how to promote inclusion and help children to reach their potential.

Special Education and Legislation

Teachers’ Responsibilities for Special Education

The Individual Educational Plan

The Value of Inclusive Education

Categories of Disabilities

In this module you will learn how to correctly define special education and the main responsibilities of teachers who teach students with special educational needs. You will be introduced to the concept of least restrictive environment and how to modify assessments for students with special educational needs.

Introduction to Learning Disabilities

Case Study: Assisting a student with a learning disability

Learn how to correctly define learning disability and how to distinguish a learning disability from other types of disabilities. You will be introduced to strategies that can help students with learning disabilities.

Introduction to ADHD

Teaching Students with ADHD

This module introduces Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and behavioural signs exhibited by students. You will learn about the drugs that students with ADHD take to reduce their symptoms and practical problems associated with taking these drugs. The modules also describes strategies that a teacher can use to teach students with ADHD.

Introduction to Intellectual Disabilities

Teaching Students with Intellectual Disabilities

You will learn how to distinguish between an intellectual disability and a learning disability, and the strategies that teachers use when teaching students with intellectual disabilities.

Introduction to Behavioural Disorders

Teaching Students with Behavioural Disorders

You will learn about potential types of triggers of inappropriate behaviour. You will be introduced to examples of problematic behaviour that a student with a behavioural disorder might display and strategies for teaching students with behavioural disorders.

Introduction to Physical Disabilities and Sensory Impairments

Teaching Students with Hearing Loss

Teaching Students with Visual Impairment

You will learn to recognise the signs of hearing loss and visual impairment and strategies for teaching students with hearing loss and visual impairment.

Working with Students with Special Educational Needs Assessment

Improve your special education teaching methods with this free online course to make a greater impact in the classroom.

Working with Students with Special Educational Needs

This education course is ideal for teachers of all backgrounds. Children with special needs have different requirements, especially when it comes to classroom learning. An in-depth understanding of special educational needs can help you to better perform your role and communicate constructively with pupils. This course can make your working day a little easier and more productive and meaningful.

Introduction to Autism

Characteristics Of Children with Autism

Behavior Modification

Speech Training

Autsim Spectrum Disorder

Nutritional Problems In Children

Asd And Nutritional

In this module, we will discuss the characteristics of autistic children and the concept of autism epidemiology. We will then explore critical sensory problems and ways to teach autistic children to speak to improve their vocabulary. In addition, we will also learn about nutritional problems in autistic children.

Course assessment

This free online course examines the incidence and distribution of autism, and the impact of different diets on ASD.

Autism Spectrum Disorder in Early Childhood

This comprehensive free course explores the epidemiology of autism and the critical problems autistic children face. Following that, we discuss the various methods of educating children with autism using different strategies and behavioural modifications.. This course also provides information on how to deal with nutritional problems in ASD children and examines the nutritional patterns associated with different types of healthy diets.

Introduction to SENCO

The SENCO and the Senior Leadership Team

SENCO’s Role in SEND Admin, Challenges and Opportunities

Topics included in this module are the SENCO's role in policy and practice, Roles and Responsibilities within the whole school SEN coordination, the SENCO and the senior leadership team and the SENCO’s role in leading and managing SEND administration, developing inclusive practice and the future SENCO role.

Special Educational Needs Coordination (SENCO) - Course Assessment

Learn all about SENCO, its roles, responsibilities and guiding principles and practices with this free online course.

Special Educational Needs Coordination (SENCO)

A school's special educational needs coordinator is crucial in ensuring that students with disabilities and special needs receive the assistance they require. As a special educational needs coordinator, you will have a vital role in helping students overcome any learning difficulty they may be experiencing during their education, positively impacting their lives. Learn all about special educational needs coordination and enrol today.

The Right to Education

Special Education

Special Education in Early Childhood

Family Centered Early Support Programs

Factors Affecting Success in Family Centered Early Support

In this module, we will be looking at the importance of education among children with special needs. Firstly, we will go through the right to education for all children in order to participate in society. We will examine the basic requirements and tools needed for special education, along with the close family support system.

Cooperation Between Family and Teachers

Inclusion in Early Childhood Education

Factors Affecting Inclusive Education in Early Childhood

Effective Teaching Methods for Inclusive Education

Behavior and Classroom

This module will discuss the importance of inclusion in education among children with special needs. We will go through the role of both families and teachers to provide the best learning experience for children  Factors affecting inclusive education will be highlighted along with effective teaching methods for special education needs.

Early Childhood Special Education Needs - Assessment

Learn how to create an inclusive educational environment for children with special needs in this free online course.

Early Childhood Special Education Needs

This childhood development course establishes the importance of early childhood education for children with special educational needs (SEN). We explain the role of special education in helping children with special needs to mesh with society. We examine the function of the family, school system and wider society in creating a fulfilling and inclusive environment for these children that cultivates their development and respects their dignity.

Special Needs Education – Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Special Needs Education

Understanding Diverse Learners

Inclusive Classroom Practices

Teaching Students With Specific Needs

Behaviour Management and Social-Emotional Learning

Collaboration and Professional Development

Special Needs Education – Lesson Summary

This module focuses on teaching children with special needs and equips educators and professionals with knowledge and strategies to support diverse learners. It covers the identification of special learners, inclusive teaching, assessment, assistive technology, collaboration, and so much more.

Special Needs Education – Course Assessment

In this free online course, learn effective ways for teaching students with various learning disabilities.

Special Needs Education

Students with special needs or learning disabilities are often traumatised because of the lack of care the receive from others and mostly their teachers. Therefore, this online course helps teachers to see how to manage special learners and their various disabilities, help them to feel at home and feel loved, create a conducive learning environment for them and help them see what to do to fasten their learning processes.

Concept of Teaching Assistant

School Policies for Teaching Assistants

Curriculum and Self-Development

This module will teach you the concept of a teaching assistant, the difference between a teaching assistant and a learning support assistant, building relationships in the school team, school policies relevant to the job of a teaching assistant, assisting learning and teaching in the classroom, curriculums, and self-development.

Working as a Teaching Assistant - Course Assessment

Learn how to become a teaching assistant in this free online course that covers the relevant skills and school policies.

Working as a Teaching Assistant

The roles and duties of a teacher should be supplemented by a qualified assistant. Teaching assistants play a critical role in the classroom and perform administrative tasks. They are thus important as they allow teachers to concentrate on core educational tasks. As a teaching assistant, you need to get to know the kids and their parents should also have faith in your ability to meet their child's educational demands. Sign up to train as a TA.

Learning Support Activities and Monitoring

Observation, Assessment and Feedback

Learning Support and Developing Skills

This module will teach you everything you need to succeed as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA). You will learn the processes and procedures for monitoring learning support activities (LSA), observation, assessment, and feedback. Also, you will discover ways to develop skills, adapt resources and support early language development.

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Training - Course Assessment

This free online teaching training course covers the fundamental values and roles of Learning Support Assistants (LSAs).

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Training

Children with special educational needs and impairments often work one-on-one with learning support assistants (LSAs) to ensure they can benefit from classroom life. LSAs allow a teacher to teach the class as a whole with the assurance that the students who need extra assistance are getting it. This course lays out the abilities and credentials required to assist those with various learning difficulties and explains how to meet special needs.

Developing a Healthy Lifestyle

Child Safety

In this module, we will learn how to introduce and maintain a healthy lifestyle for children. Children are constantly growing and need nutrients to support their growth. A balanced diet is crucial for everyone, but much more so for a toddler. Grasp an understanding of various signs of a child that may be suffering. Providing the necessary means for security and safety can avoid harmful thoughts or self-destructive behaviour.

EYFS and Framework

EYFS Teaching Techniques

In this module, we will learn the distinct techniques a teacher can do to provide the ideal learning environment for children. Learn the two different teaching methods that help shape an effective tutor. Study how the EYFS framework plays a crucial role in a child's development. We will also view the primary responsibilities of a practitioner and provider. If you are interested in becoming an EYFS teacher, this module will consider the needed training, requirements and expected salary.

Play and Development

Special Education Needs

An EYFS framework's specific techniques are used to assess a child's development needs and capabilities that they may have, including special education needs. In this module, you will be guided to create an ideal environment for these learners. We will also learn to use creativity more effectively. Play can be used for recreation, but it can become a tool to teach serious or practical situations. These methods can help prepare a child for the many problems they may encounter in the future.

Course Assessment

Learn the strategies and techniques for teaching and caring for children with this free online childcare course.

Childcare and EYFS

Adequate childcare is vital in a child’s tender early years. Taking the time and demonstrating loving care reassures the infant that they are genuinely cared for and safe. As a child develops, it is crucial that the methods of teaching and care change and this free online course analyzes strategies and techniques for teaching and looking after children as they mature.

Global Developmental Delay : From Spectrum to Classifications

Understanding Cognitive Impairments in Global Developmental Delay

Physical Challenges in Global Developmental Delay

Emotional Support for Individuals with GDD

Behavioral Strategies for Individuals with GDD

In this module, you will learn about the characteristics and issues associated with Global Development Delay (GDD). It will teach you a holistic approach to understanding GDD. You will delve into early identification of GDD and intervention strategies before progressing to supportive approaches to enhance the affected children's quality of life.

Comorbid Disorders of Global Developmental Delay (GDD)

Assessing Global Developmental Delay

A Practical and Holistic Understanding of Assessing GDD

Support Strategies to Help Children with GDD

This module will focus on holistic approaches to effectively monitoring a child's progress, differentiating diagnoses, and strategizing to collaborate. It will delve into the key assessment domains to understand a child's developmental needs, helping you learn to analyze and implement individualized educational interventions.

A free online course that teaches to plan and execute strategies to support those affected by Global Developmental Delay

Global Development Delay

This course will equip educators, psychologists, and learning specialists with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to support children and youth with Global Developmental Delay (GDD). It covers a range of developmental challenges and delves into the associated cognitive, physical, and emotional impairments. You will learn to conduct comprehensive assessments to foster inclusive and supportive environments for individuals with GDD.

Problematic Behavior

Understanding Behavior

Behavior in Context

This module introduces you to some of the definitions and causes of behavioral difficulties. You will learn the behavioral difficulties present in children and what symptoms they might exhibit. Also, you will gain insight into behavioral differences between male and female students.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - ADHD

Oppositional Defiant Disorder - ODD

Conduct Disorder - CD

In this module, you will learn more about different disorders that may cause students to behave in a problematic way (ADHD, ODD, and CD).  It is important to understand that students who are diagnosed with these disorders require individualized approaches and support in order to overcome their struggles.

Redirecting Behavior - SF3R

Practices for Behavior Management

Classroom Management

In this module, you will learn more about the Redirecting Behavior Model, known as the SF3R. This module exemplifies methodology pertinent to working with children with behavioral difficulties. You will also learn about efficacious techniques encompassing behavior redirection and classroom management.

Behavior Contracts

Anger Redirection

Depression in Children

In this module, you will learn more about specific techniques for behavior management that can be used in practice. You will learn about how Behavior Contracts can help children manage their behavior and the phases of making such a contract. You will also learn more about how to redirect anger and work with students who show signs of depression.

Behavior Difficulties in School - Course Assessment

Learn how to help students overcome various classroom behavioral problems in this free online teacher training course.

Behavior Difficulties in School

This teacher training course provides an invaluable opportunity to learn about students’ behavioral difficulties and how to overcome them. We introduce you to the potential causes and consequences of behavioral problems and then provide a deeper understanding of the correct strategies and approaches you can use to help students who struggle to control their behavior. Enroll to learn how to make your classroom a healthy learning environment.

Special Education Needs (SEN) An Overview

SEN Support and Assessment

High-Quality Teaching for Pupils with SEN

SEN Teaching Methodologies

Communication and Interaction

Cognition and Learning

Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Difficulties

Sensory or Physical Needs

Working in Partnership

In this module, we will be introduced to a study of special education needs. We will learn how SEN is related to disability and learn about the classification of SEN into four main areas. We will then explore SEN teaching methods and the social, emotional, and mental difficulties of SEN students.

This free online course introduces the essentials of teaching special education needs and delivering quality education.

Teaching Special Needs Education

This course provides the basics of special educational needs (SEN). First, we explore how SEN is related to disability and learn its classification into its four main areas. Next, we will explore the SEN support and assessment process, including the importance of quality teaching for students with SEN. In addition, we will also cover teaching methods and the social, emotional and psychological difficulties of SEN pupils.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Characteristics of Children with Autism

The Effects of Music

Music Education

Music Education and Children with Special Needs

The Effects of Music on Autism

Effect of Music on Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Music Therapy

In this module, we explore how music can be used to educate children with autism spectrum disorder. We discuss the various characteristics of autism, including sensory sensitivity, motor skills, and other factors that affect communication and development. We then examine the importance of music education for children with special needs.

This free online special needs education course explains how music advances childhood cognitive and social development.

Music in Education for Children With Special Needs

This special educational needs (SEN) course covers autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We discuss autism’s nature, causes and prevalence. We go through the characteristics of autism and explain how to help children acquire new skills and manage obsessive behavior. We also outline the benefits of using music as a tool for teaching and therapy, particularly for children with ASD, and describe the impact of music therapy on children with special needs.

Learning Difficulties

The Process of Learning

Learning Skills

Manifestations of Learning Difficulties

In this module, you will learn the definition of learning difficulties. You will gain insight into the process of learning. You will learn more about the main learning skills. You will also explore how learning difficulties usually manifest in the classroom setting.

Learning Strategies

Learning Strategies in the Classroom

Dimensions of Learning

Learning Styles

In this module, you will learn more about different learning strategies and learning styles. You will learn about dimensions of learning and why they are important for the learning process. You will also gain insight into the different types of learning styles learners use and how they affect their needs in the classroom.

Learning Difficulty: Dyslexia

Learning Difficulty: Dysgraphia

Learning Difficulty: Dyscalculia

Learning Difficulty: Dyspraxia

In this module, you will learn more about specific learning difficulties. You will also learn about the characteristics of these disorders, how to recognize them and which strategies can be used in the classroom to help students who have these difficulties.

Auditory Processing Disorder

Visual Processing Disorder

Attention Deficit Disorder

In this module, you will learn more about visual processing disorder and auditory processing disorder. You will also learn more about Attention Deficit Disorder. You will gain insight into certain symptoms and signs of those disorders in students. You will be able to learn more about strategies that can be used in order to help those students.

Learning Difficulties in the Classroom - Assessment

Discover useful strategies needed for teaching children with learning difficulties in this free online course.

Learning Difficulties in the Classroom

This course provides a valuable opportunity to examine the strategies needed for teaching children with learning difficulties. It will introduce practical activities that promote effective learning in the classroom and a sense of inclusion. Both educators and parents will gain a more comprehensive understanding of instructional strategies tailored to students with learning difficulties, enhancing their awareness of these students' unique needs.