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.

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.

Policies, Procedures and Positive Aspects of Behaviour

Behaviour Management

Role of TA and Teamwork

Get ready to learn how to help children be their best selves! We'll cover positive behaviour, school rules, teamwork, and tips for encouraging good behaviour. You'll also see how teaching assistants and other adults can work together to support childern.

Teaching: How to Promote Positive Behaviour in Children and Youth - Course Assessment

Learn how to help pupils build up their social-emotional skills in this free online course full of anti-bullying tips.

Teaching: How to Promote Positive Behaviour in Children and Youth

The anti-bullying strategies taught here can help children build their social and emotional skills by identifying and avoiding the factors that might result in bullying. We also study the benefits of positive values and the ‘ABC’s of behaviour. We cover behaviour management, the role of teaching assistants (TAs) and teamwork to provide you with policies and procedures that deter bad behaviour and encourage positive social interactions.

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.

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.

Course Assessment

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.

Course assessment

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.

Historical Context of Early Childhood Teaching

Theories of Child Development & Montessori's Observation on Children

Principles of Montessori's Teaching

In this module, you will learn the details about Dr. Maria Montessori, her observations regarding young children and her contributions to the Early Childhood Education (ECE). You will also learn the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori’s teaching methodology and the essentials for child development.

Practical Life

Science & Mathematics

Digital Life & Montessori Settings

Art, Reading, Writing & Printables

In this module, you will be introduced to the benefits of performing practical life activities along with the importance of maths and science at the Montessori level and their role in child’s development. Moreover, the impact of arts and using technology for children education is discussed. Lastly, the importance of phonetic teaching is explained.

Montessori Teaching - Fundamental Concepts & Principles - Course Assessment

In this free online course, learn about the concepts of Montessori Teaching as the basis for early years education.

Montessori Teaching - Fundamental Concepts & Principles

This course on Montessori teaching covers the fundamental concepts and historical context of early childhood education (ECE), Maria Montessori and her observations about the learning behaviours of children, and different established domains of Montessori. It also explains the role of the surroundings for environment-led learning. This course is an ideal match for beginners in the Montessori method.

The Concept of Early Childhood Education

Understanding Child Development

Child Development Theories and Applications

Curriculum Planning and Development

Health and Safety in Early Childhood Settings

Assessment and Evaluation in Early Childhood Education

Managing Early Childhood Education Settings

Parent-Teacher Collaboration in Early Childhood Education

This module will begin by helping you examine the role of educators in early childhood education. We will also help you find knowledge on understanding physical development. This module will provide you with the opportunity to examine the basics of language development. Finally, this module will answer questions like,  What is a curriculum?

Special Needs Education and Inclusion

Diversity and Multiculturalism in Early Childhood Education

Language and Literacy in Early Childhood

Cognitive Development and Early Learning

Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood

Technology and Digital Media in Early Childhood Education

Research and Professional Development in Early Childhood Education

This module will begin by helping you examine understanding inclusive education. We will also help you find knowledge on the principles of Inclusive and anti-bias education. This module will provide you with an understanding of emergent literacy. Finally, this module will answer questions like,  What is ●	the process of learning to read and write?

Early Childhood Studies Development and Education - Course assessment

Learn the significant theories of child development in this free online early childhood education course.

Early Childhood Studies Development and Education

Early childhood education shapes children's academic, social and emotional development. This course explains the impact of sociocultural changes on early childhood education. We identify a comparative analysis of global early childhood education practices and the implications of different cognitive approaches. This course also examines topics like implementing hygiene practices in early childhood settings and ethical considerations.

Intro to Reggio Emilia Approach

The Importance of Preschool Education

Reggio Emilia Approach

Child in Reggio Emilia Approach

The Environment in Reggio Emilia Approach

Pedagogic Documentation

Reflective Thinking and Pedagogic Documentation

Creative Thinking

Comparison with Montessori and Waldorf

In this module, we will explore Reggio Emilia's approach to preschool education as well as the factors that contribute to its success. We will next examine the role of the teachers and environment in all aspects of preschool learning as defined by the Reggio Emilia approach. In addition, we will also discuss creativity and reflective thinking.

This free online pedagogy course covers the basics of the student-centred Reggio Emilia approach to preschool education.

Preschool Education: The Reggio Emilia Approach

This course explores the Reggio Emilia approach to preschool education and its brief history. We explain how this approach defines the roles of children and teachers and study the environmental factors that play an influential role in childhood development. We also establish the importance of creativity and pedagogic documentation in this teaching model. Sign up to learn how to nurture the social and creative development of preschoolers.

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Importance of Early Years Development

EYFS Statutory Framework

Parents' Guide to the Early Years Foundation Stage

EYFS Teaching Methods

The EYFS cycle

Special Education Needs (SEN) or Disabilities

This module will begin by helping you analyse the principles underpinning EYFS. We will also help you find knowledge on the progression through the areas of learning and development. This course will provide you with the opportunity to examine teaching strategies for pre-schoolers. Finally, you will find the characteristics of effective learning.

Guide to Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) - Course assessment

Learn how to help children in England develop during the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in this free online course.

Guide to Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

The legislative framework that drives early childhood education in England is known as the ‘Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)’. This course examines the principles underpinning the EYFS approach and traces its impact on various areas of learning and childhood development.  We explain how to identify the key principles of the guidance. We provide the teaching and childcare skills you need to encourage development during early childhood.