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Foundation Degree in Education - FdEd
Supporting Education, Behaviour and Additional Needs
Barnsley College University Centre
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Supporting Education, Behaviour and Additional Needs course at Barnsley College University Centre.
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Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £6,995 per year |
| Scotland | £6,995 per year |
| Wales | £6,995 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £6,995 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: SLAN
Here's what Barnsley College University Centre says about its Supporting Education, Behaviour and Additional Needs course.
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.
Source: Barnsley College University Centre
Course details
Qualification
Foundation Degree in Education - FdEd
Department
Early Years and Childcare
Location
Barnsley College Higher Education Church Street Campus | Barnsley
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Early childhood studies
• Education studies
• Learning support
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
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
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Supporting Education, Behaviour and Additional Needs course at Barnsley College University Centre features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
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Learning opportunities
96%
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Learning opportunities
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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
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Assessment and feedback
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Assessment and feedback
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Academic support
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
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Student voice
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Student voice
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
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Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
100%
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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
90%
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Teaching on my course
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Teaching on my course
96%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
92%
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
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Learning opportunities
97%
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Learning opportunities
97%
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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
100%
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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
100%
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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
92%
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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
92%
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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
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Assessment and feedback
100%
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Assessment and feedback
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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
100%
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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
100%
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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
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Academic support
96%
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Academic support
96%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
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Organisation and management
96%
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Organisation and management
96%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
100%
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How well organised is your course?
92%
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Learning resources
96%
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Learning resources
96%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
92%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
100%
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Student voice
90%
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Student voice
90%
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
92%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
92%
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
100%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
91%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
100%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
92%
high
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Barnsley College University Centre graduates who took Supporting Education, Behaviour and Additional Needs - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£17.5k
First year after graduation
£23.5k
Third year after graduation
£21.9k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Supporting Education, Behaviour and Additional Needs.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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