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Supporting Education, Behaviour and Additional Needs

Barnsley College Higher Education

UCAS Code: SLAN | Foundation Degree in Education - FdEd

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Course option

2years

Full-time | 2024

Subjects

Education studies

Learning support

This degree is suited to people who support the development and learning of children and young people, including those with additional needs, within the multiagency environment. Typically, students work in schools, children’s centres, childcare and youth services, young offender and other services.
You will further your understanding of how best to create and maintain positive conditions for learning, underpinned by research and theoretical understanding, grounded in current legislation and informed by reflective practice alongside a critical awareness of individuals’ rights. You will develop your professional knowledge and awareness which underpins working experience.

Modules

Year 1
Core modules (students are required to take):
• Values and Roles of a Principled Professional
• Theories of Learning and Development
• Power, Inclusion and Diversity of Need

Students are required to choose one option module from:
• Healthy Teams Supporting Healthy Children, Families and Communities
• Creating an Ideal Play Environment
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant Preparation Level 4

Year 2
Core modules (students are required to take):
• Safeguarding and Promoting Wellbeing
• Reflecting on Research Informed Practice
Students are required to choose one option module from:
• Specialist Co-ordinator Roles
• Behaviour and Learning in an Interconnected World
Students are required to choose one option module from:
• Risks, Rights and Social Justice in a Sustainable Society
• Play and Early Learning
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant Preparation Level 5

Tuition fees

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England
£5,995
per year
Northern Ireland
£5,995
per year
Scotland
£5,995
per year
Wales
£5,995
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Barnsley College Higher Education Church Street Campus

Department:

Early Years and Childcare

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