FREE online training courses - don't miss out!
We are thrilled to let you know about some free training courses that have been made available by the education and skills funding agency. There are some excellent free courses available that are highly relevant to the SEND sector. By completing one or more, you will not only gain an additional qualification that will look great on your CV, but you will also make yourself even more invaluable to the schools you work with – so why not take a look and enrol yourself today?
What courses are available?
There are lots of courses available, but we have selected some that we feel have the most benefit for individuals working within schools or alternative provisions through Axcis. These include:
Children and Young People’s Mental Health
The purpose of this qualification is to increase learner’s knowledge and awareness of children and young people’s mental health.
Free online training course (fully-funded)
Course duration: 6 weeks
Support: Expert tutor support available
Experience: No previous knowledge is required or assumed
Awarding body: NCFE or TQUK depending on location and training provider
Understanding Autism
This qualification aims to develop learners’ understanding of autism and the principles of supporting individuals with autism.
Free online training course (fully-funded)
Course duration: 6 weeks
Support: Expert tutor support available
Experience: No previous knowledge is required or assumed
Awarding body: NCFE or TQUK depending on location and training provider
Understanding Behaviour that Challenges
This qualification is designed to increase learners’ awareness and understanding of behaviour that challenges and its effects.
Free online training course (fully-funded)
Course duration: 6 weeks
Support: Expert tutor support available
Experience: No previous knowledge is required or assumed
Awarding body: NCFE or TQUK depending on location and training provider
Counselling Skills
This qualification aims to introduce learners to the use of counselling skills in everyday life and work, and some of the approaches that underpin the use of these skills.
Free online training course (fully-funded)
Course duration: 6 weeks
Support: Expert tutor support available
Experience: No previous knowledge is required or assumed
Awarding body: NCFE or TQUK depending on location and training provider
Adverse Childhood Experiences
This qualification will provide learners with an opportunity to develop an understanding of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) relevant to their current or future roles.
Free online training course (fully-funded)
Course duration: 3 weeks
Support: Expert tutor support available
Experience: No previous knowledge is required or assumed
Awarding body: NCFE or TQUK depending on location and training provider
Learning Disabilities
This qualification aims to give learners knowledge and understanding to work with individuals with learning disabilities or difficulties. They will explore the principles of safeguarding and positive risk-taking and gain awareness of the autistic spectrum.
Free online training course (fully-funded)
Course duration: 6 weeks
Support: Expert tutor support available
Experience: No previous knowledge is required or assumed
Awarding body: NCFE or TQUK depending on location and training provider
Specific Learning Difficulties
This qualification aims to give learners knowledge of different Specific Learning Difficulties, how they are diagnosed and how individuals can be supported. The qualification can be used by a wide range of learners looking to improve their knowledge and awareness.
Free online training course (fully-funded)
Course duration: 6 weeks
Support: Expert tutor support available
Experience: No previous knowledge is required or assumed
Awarding body: NCFE or TQUK depending on location and training provider
Safe Handling of Medication
This qualification is designed for learners wishing to develop their understanding of the safe handling of medicines in health and social care.
Free online training course (fully-funded)
Course duration: 6 weeks
Support: Expert tutor support available
Experience: No previous knowledge is required or assumed
Awarding body: NCFE or TQUK depending on location and training provider
Safeguarding and Prevent
The purpose of this qualification is to increase learner’s knowledge and awareness of the Prevent Duty and safeguarding, including online safety.
Free online training course (fully-funded)
Course duration: 6 weeks
Support: Expert tutor support available
Experience: No previous knowledge is required or assumed
Awarding body: NCFE or TQUK depending on location and training provider
Personal Care Needs
The purpose of this qualification is to give learners specialist knowledge to support their work within the social care and healthcare sectors.
Free online training course (fully-funded)
Course duration: 6 weeks
Support: Expert tutor support available
Experience: No previous knowledge is required or assumed
Awarding body: NCFE or TQUK depending on location and training provider
Find out more about the courses listed above and see what other options are available here.
What’s the catch?
There is no catch! These really are fully funded, accredited courses. The only thing you should be aware of is that there is a non-completion fine of £100 if you do not complete the course. This is a reasonable requirement when you consider that the college only receives the funding for delivering the course if you see it through to the end. As spaces are limited, it helps to ensure that people don’t sign up for training without intending to see it through to the end.
Are you looking for SEND staff or work?
If you're looking for a SEND teaching or support job in England or Wales, why not register with Axcis, the SEND recruitment specialists? Or perhaps you need to recruit staff for your school or provision? If so, why not take a look at the Axcis Website, or get in touch today to find out how we can help?