Understanding Communication Skills used when Supporting Individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disability

This unit is expiring
The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2024.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU026208
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand effective communication when working with individuals with special educational needs and disability (SEND).

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain the importance of effective communication with:

    • individuals with SEND
    • their parents and carers
    • colleagues
    • other key stakeholders.
  • 1.2

    Summarise the principles of effective practice in communicating with:

    • individuals with SEND
    • their parents and carers
    • colleagues
    • other key stakeholders.
2

Be able to evaluate the effectiveness of an organisation’s communication practices in relation to individuals with SEND.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Evaluate how effectively a specific organisation manages its communication:


    • with individuals with SEND
    • with the parents/carers of those with SEND
    • with key stakeholders with an interest in individuals with SEND
    • between colleagues responsible for supporting individuals with SEND to achieve positive outcomes.
  • 2.2

    Analyse how a specific organisation could improve its communication practices in relation to individuals with SEND.