SEN Coordinator Skills Bootcamp
Become a qualified SEN Coordinator (SENCO) for your nursery setting and support SEND children and their families. With up to 90% funding available, this is a great opportunity for nurseries to upskill their staff for a fraction of the cost.
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At A Glance
3 Level
12 WeeksDuration
OnlineLocation
About The Course
The demand for skilled SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) practitioners in the early years sector has never been greater.
With a growing number of children presenting with diverse and specific needs, there is an urgent need to equip early years professionals with the expertise to provide effective, inclusive, and compassionate support.
Our accredited SEN Coordinator (SENCO) programme is expertly designed for those qualified at level 3 or above. The flexible and intensive course focuses on equipping individuals with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to become qualified SENCOs in their setting, support SEND children and meet EYFS standards.
This comprehensive online training course is ideal for any employed nursery staff wanting to qualify as a SEN Coordinator for their setting.
Here’s what you can expect
The online Skills Bootcamp will run for 12 weeks, delivered flexibly to suit the needs and schedule of your setting; participants will gain practical tools to:
- Identify and support children with a variety of SEND needs.
- Access and secure appropriate funding for additional support.
- Complete essential documentation and paperwork with confidence.
- Implement effective strategies and techniques tailored to individual children within the setting.
- Navigate referral processes to secure specialist interventions and support services.
- Mentor and coach colleagues to foster a whole-setting approach to SEND support.
Learners will achieve a level 3 NCFE Cache Award for SEN Coordinators in Early Years Settings, alongside targeted training in:
- Leadership skills for driving inclusive practice.
- Safeguarding vulnerable children with SEND.
- Well-being of SENCOs to manage the challenges of their role effectively.
- Coaching and mentoring techniques to train and empower other staff to deliver high-quality SEND support.
Learners will attend an online 2.5-hour group study session, twice weekly to develop their learning.
Assessment will include completing a workbook, as well as a variety of class discussions, question and answer sessions and interactive activities.
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Why choose Realise?
Small and medium-sized employers (SMEs) with less than 250 staff members will receive 90% funding for the cost of the programme. Large employers will receive 70% funding.
Early years providers must support children with SEND, appoint a SENCo if required, and follow the 0-25 SEND Code of Practice if funded by local authorities.
Choose from mornings, afternoons, evenings or weekends to complete your study sessions.
Access expert guidance and career coaching for up to 6 months after the programme, receive personalised support, and connect with a community of passionate educators dedicated to your success.
Ready to become a qualified SENCO?
Take the next step in your career and make a real difference in the lives of children and families with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This is your chance to lead SEND provision effectively.
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Yes! You will achieve an industry-recognised qualification when you complete this Skills Bootcamp programme. Learners will achieve a CACHE Level 3 certificate in SEN Coordinators in Early Years Settings.
Learners must be:
- Age 19+
- Able to prove UK residency for the last 3 years.
- Employed in a nursery setting.
- Hold a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.
The course is funded by your local combined authority*.
For small and medium-sized organisations (SME), 90% of the cost is covered by the authority, with the remaining 10% being paid by the employer.
In large organisations with 250 + employees, the local authority will fund 70% of the cost, with the remaining 30% being paid by the employer.
*geographical restrictions apply.
This means you can invest in top quality SENCO training without significant financial impact.
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