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Education (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and Inclusion) BA(Hons) (part-time)
BA(Hons)/Top-Up BA(Hons)
Your course
Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) have the right to educational support that values and respects them as learners, and takes account of their individual requirements. Whether you want to progress your career in special and inclusive education contexts, mainstream schools or business and non-governmental organisations, this course could be for you. On this course you’ll examine how policy and legislation have contributed to our understanding of children and young people with SEND. You’ll also investigate theories of development and learning, and consider how these can be used to underpin practice in supporting these learners. This course is aimed at those who work or volunteer in a relevant role and is designed to fit alongside this existing employment. Your place of work forms a key element of the course allowing you to put theory into practice. To ensure flexibility and access for those working within schools, colleges and other childcare settings during the week, teaching on this course typically takes place on Saturdays – approximately 8 days per academic year.
Example modules
• SEND: understanding policy and practice • Safeguarding Children and Young People • Child Development and SEND • Critical Approaches to Inclusive
Education
Your future
Whether you are interested in pursuing a career in teaching, support work, the charitable sector, within Local Authorities, early years, further education or many other possibilities, this course will equip you with the knowledge and practical experience you need to progress. Successful completion of the course allows you to consider more senior roles in SEND and inclusion. Graduates may consider progressing on to teacher training through a PGCE course. We also have a suite of postgraduate Education Master’s courses, including Education (Teaching and Learning) MA.
This course is a recognised progression route on to primary teacher training courses.
Course info
Part-time
Course length:
4 years part-time
Entry requirements:
BBC/DMM/112 You should be employed or volunteer in the children’s workforce in a capacity that will enable you to pursue the professional practice elements of this course. Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered.
Top-Up BA(Hons)
Course length:
2 years part-time
Entry requirements:
This course represents the final year of an undergraduate degree. You will normally have a HND or equivalent/foundation degree. You should be employed or volunteer in the children’s workforce in a capacity that will enable you to pursue the professional practice elements of this course. Each application will be considered on an individual basis.
“This course will give you the skills and knowledge you need to work in a range of roles with children and young people with SEND. My own experience as a teacher of autistic teenagers has made me want to share my passion and commitment for making sure all children get the support and opportunities they need to be successful.”
