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19 Short courses in Special Education in United Kingdom

Inclusive Learning for Students - Building Inclusive Practice Into Your Life During Higher Education, and Beyond
Develop deeper understandings of others and your unique place within education communities. Joinn the Inclusive Learning for Students - Building Inclusive Practice Into Your Life During Higher Education, and Beyond programme at the University of York.

Diverse Routes Into Higher Education
Make the most of your educational background to find a way into university. Join the Diverse Routes Into Higher Education programme from University of York.
Special Education Needs and Disabilities
In this Special Education Needs and Disabilities qualification at The Sheffield College you will explore many different aspects of SEND, including the symptoms of specific conditions, the legislation and guidance applicable to individuals with SEND, and how such conditions affect individuals in daily life.
Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
This level 2 certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties from Cambridge Regional College is great for both individuals as well as employers looking for training to upskill their staff.
Special Educational Needs and Disability for Educators (Introduction)
This Special Educational Needs and Disability for Educators (Introduction) course at the University of Roehampton provides educators with a foundational understanding of SEND, equipping you with practical strategies to create inclusive learning environments.
Understanding Autism
This Understanding Autism course at The Sheffield College is aimed at helping you progress your skills and knowledge in supporting children with autism in a career and your personal life.
Critical International Perspectives on Special and Inclusive Education
Critical International Perspectives on Special and Inclusive Education at The University of Exeter will introduce you to different models of inclusion and specialised provision in education, including legislative frameworks and provision in a range of cultures and countries.
Autism Awareness
The Autism Awareness course from International Open Academy is specially designed to give you the education you need to help the autistic community. Whether you are looking to learn more about autism to help an autistic person you love or you are just looking to make a difference with people in the community, we are ready and waiting to help.
Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) - Developing Quality Inclusive Practice
UCL's Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) - Developing Quality Inclusive Practice suite of online courses will give you the knowledge and skills you need to improve provision in your school for pupils with SEND.
Special Educational Needs and Disability Assessment for Educators (Introduction)
This Special Educational Needs and Disability Assessment for Educators (Introduction) course at the University of Roehampton offers an introduction to a variety of SEND assessment tools, guiding you through the processes of identifying and supporting students' individual needs.
Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
This Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties qualification at The Sheffield College aims to give learners knowledge of different Specific Learning Difficulties, how they are diagnosed and how individuals can be supported.
Understanding Autism
The Understanding Autism course at Cambridge Regional College will give you an understanding of autism and the principles of supporting individuals with autism.
Understanding Distressed Behaviour in Children
This Understanding Distressed Behaviour in Children course at The Sheffield College will enable learners to gain a general awareness of the causes of distressed behaviour, along with an understanding of appropriate ways to support a child displaying distressed behaviour.
Dyslexia Awareness
With this Dyslexia Awareness course from International Open Academy, you will learn the signs of dyslexia, and ways to help people manage and live with their learning difficulties.
Good Practice in Autism Education
Discover the best practices in autism education and learn how to create an inclusive curriculum for autistic children. Good Practice in Autism Education is offered at University of Bath through FutureLearn.
Special Educational Needs
Regardless of whether you are looking for your first career or you are looking for a new career, the Special Educational Needs course from International Open Academy can help you. Working with students with social, learning, and physical disabilities is extremely rewarding, and can make you feel proud and fulfilled in your career.
Understanding Autism
Understand more about autistic people from autistic perspectives with this CPD-certified Understanding Autism course at The University of Kent delivered through FutureLearn.
Understanding ADHD - Current Research and Practice
Learn about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) including ADHD symptoms, the latest research and ADHD treatment with Understanding ADHD - Current Research and Practice at Kings College London through FutureLearn.
Performance Making Diploma for Learning Disabled and Autistic Adults
The Performance Making Diploma for Learning Disabled and Autistic Adults at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama is leading the way in providing high quality performance training to learning disabled and autistic artists.