Coordinate Special Educational Needs Provision

Unit aim

The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to work within special educational needs provision.

Learning outcomes

1 Understand the role of the special educational needs coordinator

1.1 Discuss current legislation and codes of practice in relation to the role of the special educational needs coordinator

1.2 Explain the responsibilities of the special educational needs coordinator

1.3 Explain the importance of early recognition and intervention in relation to special educational needs

1.4 Explain the policies and procedures of own setting in relation to special educational needs

1.5 Explain how a partnership approach supports children with special educational needs

1.6 Explain the purpose of statements of special educational needs and how these impact on provision for individual children within own setting

2 Be able to coordinate assessment and planning to meet the individual requirements of children with special educational needs

2.1 Coordinate the assessment of children with special educational needs

2.2 Plan the next steps for children with special educational needs in collaboration with:

Colleagues

Children

Parents and/or carers

2.3 Develop plans that use the assessment and planning cycle to meet the special educational needs of children

3.1 Assess barriers to:

Communication

Engagement

3.2 Develop strategies for overcoming barriers to:

Communication

Engagement

3.3 Develop strategies for engaging with children who have special educational needs

3 Be able to engage with children with special educational needs and their parents and/or carers

3.4 Develop strategies for engaging with parents and/or carers of children with special educational needs

4 Be able to coordinate, support and advise colleagues working with children who have special educational needs

4.1 Coordinate provision for children with special educational needs

4.2 Identify sources of support and professional development for special educational needs practitioners and coordinators

4.3 Provide feedback and guidance to support and develop colleagues’ practice