NCFE
    Level 2
    QN: 610/4540/8
    Curriculum Active

    NCFE CACHE Level 2 Technical Specialist for the Early Years Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator Assistant (Award)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NCFE. Classified as a Technical Occupation Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 35 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 2
    Awarding Body
    NCFE
    Syllabus Units
    2 Units
    Guided Hours
    35 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Early intervention for improved holistic development in babies and children in an early years setting

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand holistic development in babies and children
    • Understand the role of the SENDCo assistant for early intervention in babies and children in an early years setting
    • Understand policy and procedures to support best outcomes for babies and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) in an early years setting
    • Be able to work with others to meet the individual needs of babies and young children in an early years setting
    2

    Maintaining an inclusive learning environment for babies and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities in an early years setting

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the SEND Code of Practice and how it relates to working with children and babies with SEND
    • Understand the role of the special educational needs and/or disabilities co-ordinator (SENDCo) and SENDCo assistant in an early years setting
    • Be able to work in partnership for best outcomes for babies and children with SEND
    • Be able to facilitate a safe, enabling inclusive environment in an early years setting
    • Be able to reflect on own professional development needs

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    610/4540/8
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    NCFE
    Qualification Type
    Technical Occupation Qualification
    Operational Start
    Aug 2025