What's in the course? Here's what you'll get:
Here’s what you’ll get:
- A Quick Start guide, to get you started on the course.
- 62,000 words of practical how-to text. You get detailed information that guides you skilfully towards becoming a Special Needs expert.
- A sturdy ring binder † that holds the 20 course modules. Lies flat for ease of study. In the online edition, we provide the printed modules as downloadable PDFs.
- 36 videos. Six hours of information. Sit back, relax and learn in comfort.
- 6 assignments. Your assignments will be carefully marked with personal advice by a practising SEN teacher.
- A useful case that keeps all your course material.†
- SEN Job Interview Kit. Learn what questions you’ll be asked – and how to answer them. Packed with insider tips to help you get that dream job.
- An A-Z of terminology.
- Resources file, includes forms, organisations, and checklists essential for those working in SEN.
- How to Succeed in your Distance Learning Course booklet. Tips and advice on how to successfully complete your course. This booklet is not available elsewhere.
- How to Write Assignments booklet. This booklet offers useful guidance on how to prepare your assignments. It’s not available elsewhere.
- A confidential personal profile for you to complete. This helps you assess your goals, your strengths and weaknesses, and your progress.
- A study guide and planner that helps you organise your study.
- 61 self-assessment exercises, including reflective activities. The assignments mostly involve scenarios and case studies based on real life.
- The contact details for your personal tutor.
† Not in the online edition, where the course content is provided as downloadable PDFs and mp3 files.
Plus! Access your course online
- Online edition of the course. Get access to all the course modules and assignments when you register.
- Online student’s database. Add your name to the database, and get in touch with other students.
And when you complete the course, you’ll get the following items:
- A Diploma (right) to frame and display on your wall.
- Certified Practitioner logo (below) for your CV.
- A reference from us confirming that you have completed the course.
- We’ll send a free press release to your local newspapers announcing your success (if you request it).
- The right to use the post nominal letters Dip. SEN (BC) after your name.
From time to time we may improve, amend or extend the items mentioned here.