In the ever-developing profession of early years education, the role of the SENCo has greatly increased. The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Special Educational Needs Coordinator in Early Years Settings (603/3476/9) offers a wide-ranging framework for professionals working to help children with special educational needs and disabilities (S).
Who Should Enroll in This Course?
This qualification is tailored for early years practitioners, including those working in private, voluntary, or independent settings, as well as childminders. It is ideal for individuals currently in or aspiring to take on the SENCo role, aiming to enhance their skills and knowledge in supporting children with SEND.
What Our Learner Say
– Diana Yehya
“The course greatly enhanced my understanding of SEND and boosted my confidence to step into the SENCo role. The teaching was clear and supportive, with helpful feedback and practical examples. Administrative support was smooth and responsive. I’m eager to take more courses in the future.”
The Relevance of This Course Today
The need for qualified SENCos is growing fast. Currently, around 1.7 million students in England have been identified as having SEND—that’s about 18% of all students. The number of children with an Education, Health, and Care (EHC) plan has also gone up by 11.5% in just one year, reaching over 576,000 by January 2024. To support this need, the UK government is setting up 300 new school-based nurseries, showing a stronger focus on early years SEND support.These nurseries aim to support children’s development and parents’ ability to work, particularly in areas with limited existing provision.
Reason for taking this Course
- Enrolling in the course equips one with the necessary skills to:
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of a SENCo in early years settings.
- Establish strategies and methods that can benefit children and their families.
- Gain knowledge of SEND codes of practice.
- Advancement to post-secondary and tertiary educations in the relevant fields.
The credential promotes progress in one’s career and opens up wide-ranging career opportunities in a range of fields such as health and social care, childhood studies, community services, child and family work, social work, early years education, primary education, and nursing.
An interesting career path for passionate people:
Working as a SENCo means you get to support children with SEND and make a real difference in their learning and development. SENCos play an important role in helping early years settings run better, which can lead to better progress for children and stronger Ofsted results. The government is also putting more focus on SEND. They’re planning to open more special school places and are giving more money to support children with higher needs. This shows that helping children with SEND is becoming a bigger priority.
The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award for Special Educational Needs Coordinators in Early Years Settings teaches you the skills needed for the SENCo role. It’s more than just a certificate—it prepares you for a job where you support children who need extra help every day. If you want to work in early years and support children who need extra help, this course is a good step forward.
