Overview
Welcome to CNA
A specialist qualification for early years staff taking on a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) role, covering identification, support planning, and working with families and specialists.
Welcome to CNA
A specialist qualification for early years staff stepping into the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) role — the person a setting relies on to identify a child who may need additional support, put a support plan in place, and coordinate with families and outside specialists.
The course is built for practitioners who already understand early years practice and now need the specific coordination and planning skills the SENCO role demands.
recognising early signs that a child may need additional support, without over- or under-identifying
writing and reviewing individual support plans in collaboration with staff and families
coordinating with external professionals — speech therapists, educational psychologists, and health visitors
the SENCO's responsibilities under relevant special educational needs legislation
guiding a setting's wider team in inclusive, additional-needs-aware practice
Key information about the course at a glance.
2-3 Months
NCFE CACHE-aligned certificate of completion issued by CNA Training Institute.
Please contact us for current fee.
Flexible payment options available.
Work towards NCFE CACHE-aligned certificate of completion issued by CNA Training Institute, issued on successful completion of the programme.
Skills and understanding you can apply directly in real Education & Early Childhood settings.
Delivered in the classroom or online over 2-3 months, so study fits around existing commitments.
A firm base for further study and continued career development within Education & Early Childhood.
A qualification you can evidence — NCFE CACHE-aligned certificate of completion issued by CNA Training Institute.
A working understanding of day-to-day practice in Education & Early Childhood.
Practical techniques you can put to use immediately.
The confidence to take on more responsibility at work.
Tutor guidance and structured materials throughout the course.
A recognised step towards further study in the same field.
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enrollment process and more.
Existing early years qualification and practical experience recommended; Current role, or planned role, involving special educational needs coordination
2-3 Months
The number of face to face taught sessions will be confirmed.
Please contact us for current fee.; Flexible payment options available.
Flexible payment options are available — speak to our admissions team about instalment plans.
NCFE CACHE-aligned certificate of completion issued by CNA Training Institute.
No hidden costs.; All charges will be communicated clearly at the time of enrolment.
Academic guidance, tutor support and learning resources throughout your course.
