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After 12 years as a stay-at-home mum, Janine wanted to refresh her knowledge before re-entering the working world. Her Special Educational Needs and Disability course offered all that and more. Read her story and see how she found skills, confidence and support at her WEA course.
"In March 2020, I studied a course in special educational needs and disability and went on to complete the CERTA special educational needs and disabilities course later on in the year. Firstly, I would like to say how helpful and friendly my tutor Gale was. Any question or worry I had throughout the course was answered and there was always help and support on hand. The way that she adapted with the course and as a tutor through the changes with the COVID-19 pandemic was commendable.
The course for me was something I chose to do as a gateway back into the working world, after 12 years of being a stay at home mum. It not only refreshed my knowledge about working with children, but taught me new things, techniques, policies and information about working in amongst a school environment. It helped me gain confidence in my abilities and through this experience I felt I could then apply for the role I had been wanting (Teaching Assistant).
I used the information I had learned when in my interview to answer questions, and I’m happy to say I have gained a role working in a school because of this. The strategies I have learned through the course have come in handy every single day, as I work with children with a range of different needs. I am grateful to Gale and for the course in helping through my journey back into work."
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