Childcare SEN Specialist - CACHE Endorsed Online Learning Programme

Search for opportunities as part of the in-demand childcare practitioner community by gaining the sought-after CACHE endorsements in this Childcare Special Educational Needs (SEN) Specialist course.

This course will provide you with sought-after CACHE endorsements that will allow both your CV and personality to stand out from the crowd, whether you’re new to the industry or looking to progress to a higher role in your career.
• Introduction to Nannying: Aimed at Academic Level 2 and developed in association with the British Association of Professional Nannies. It will explore the role and responsibilities of a professional nanny and give a real insight into how a nanny is an integral part of any family who employs them.
• Babysitting: Look at the essentials of babysitting providing a firm foundation for your studies.
• Recognising and Supporting Children with SEN: Key legislation governing practice, different types of SEN and how you can understand, support and provide for children with SEN.
• Asperger Syndrome: 1 in 250 children have Asperger’s and up to 50% may be going undiagnosed, to enter this sector it is key that you are well educated and informed on the key aspects and impact of Asperger’s.
• Introduction to Safeguarding: Enabling an environment where children are protected from harm or danger.
• Child Development: Encourage a child through positive mental development techniques.
• Nutrition in the Early Years: We will provide you with a refined outlook on children’s health, right down to the importance of giving them a healthy start through a nutritious diet.
• Managing Behaviour: Be able to positively affect a child through managing their behaviour.
• KEEP, The Key Elements of Effective Practice: You will undoubtedly aspire to be the best at what you do and understanding governmental concepts such as KEEP will help you to achieve your goals.
• An Enabling Learning Environment: Learn how to create a space that enables every child to fulfil their potential.
• Observing Children: Observations will be a compulsory part of your job role. Learn how you can help develop a child’s skills even further.
• Partnership with Parents: Learn how to forge and maintain a good relationship with your employers.
• Effective Supervision in the Early Years: Ensure that you can focus on your personal and professional development to give the most effective practice supervision.
• Managing Safeguarding: Hone your skills in a managerial or supervisory position with various management styles and roles and responsibilities you will face.
• Health and Safety in Early Years: Identify and manage potential hazards but also promote independence and encourage children to manage risks themselves.

Anyone who is looking to work in a childcare setting and specialise in working with children with Special Educational Needs.

There are no prerequisites for this course.

With this course you will be able to go into job roles such as nanny, babysitter and SEN specialist early years practitioner.