Principles of SEN (Online) Level 3
The Principles of SEN Level 3 certificate is aimed at professionals working in education or in a caring role in early years, primary education, childcare or play work and are looking to develop knowledge and understanding of special educational needs to progress within the sector as part of a new or existing role.
This qualification provides a mechanism for you to recognise and develop your knowledge and understanding and establish personal, learning and employment goals.
The course covers a range of areas including:
The development of children and young people
Professional practice in special educational needs service
How to support children and young people with speech language and communication needs
How to support disabled children and young people and those with specific requirements
Reflect on current role and work with children and young people with additional needs
Upon successful completion of this course, there is an approved progression route to Foundation Degrees here at University Centre South Devon – part of South Devon College. Visit www.ucsd.ac.uk or email [email protected] for more information.
This course may offer funding for those who are over 19, have been resident in the UK for three years, with the exception of those who live within a devolved adult education area and those currently enrolled on an apprenticeship please click here for more information.
Please note your financial situation will also be taken into account when administering funding please click here for more information or contact our Helpzone team at [email protected].

Course Details
- You must have a GCSE Grade 4(C) in English
- You must have a GCSE Grade 3(D) in Maths
The development of children and young people
Professional practice in special educational needs service
How to support children and young people with speech language and communication needs
How to support disabled children and young people and those with specific requirements
Reflect on current role and work with children and young people with additional needs
Course Applications
Please choose your preferred study option below (subject to change).
This course costs: £811.00
If the amount shown is more than £0.00 and you are aged 19 and over at the start of the course, you may have options to help fund your studies with us. The funding you can receive depends on your personal circumstances, and could mean you are entitled to fully subsidised or reduced tuition fees.
Many of our courses are fully funded for 16-18 year olds however not all courses are available for this age group.
You may also be entitled to support with travel, childcare and equipment.
To find out exactly what you could receive, contact our Helpzone team on 08000 380 123 for a free, impartial appointment, with no commitment necessary.
I really enjoyed this course. The information was really accessible and the nutritional resources were invaluable to help me complete the course. I'm looking forward to enrolling on to more online courses! Robson King