This course contains 5 mandatory units:

Enabling individuals to learn:

In this unit, learners will consider diverse approaches to pedagogy that influence holistic learning in children and young people. The learner will also explore statutory planning and monitoring requirements in own UK home nation.

Understand how to support children and young people to improve their mental health and well-being
In this unit, learners will consider the factors that could influence mental health and well-being in children and young people. Learners will also explore current national strategies for promoting mental health and well-being in own UK home nation.

Working with others to support individuals with additional needs and disability in a school or college:

In this unit, learners will look at effective inclusion of children, young people and/or adults. Through examination of national requirements and guidance, learners will consider the responsibilities of the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) within a school or college environment to promote children’s, young people’s and/or adult’s learning and development.

Working with families and other professionals in a school or college setting:

In this unit, the learner will examine statutory requirements for working in partnership with families and learn how effective partnership working with other professionals can improve the education of children, young people and/or adults (as applicable).

Implementing change in school or college setting:

In this unit, the learner will be required to plan, implement and evaluate change in relation to an identified theme. This will be achieved through a small-scale research project. The learner will be introduced to research, and the role of ethics when undertaking research.