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Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs and Disability DL

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UCAS Code: X20D | Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

Entry requirements


Level 3 subject specific qualification and a minimum requirement that practitioners are either in paid employment or undertaking a voluntary placement for a minimum of two days per week. We are committed to creating educational opportunities for people from a variety of backgrounds and situations. If you have been out of formal education for some time, and/or you do not have the qualifications stated, we might still be able to consider your application and offer you a range of support. We are here to help. Please get in touch to find out more

About this course


Course option

2years

Distance learning (full-time) | 2024

Subject

Child care

Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) require inclusive provision that provides equal opportunities to promote learning and development.

The Foundation Degree as well as offering in depth knowledge and understanding of children with SEND also offers opportunities to develop skills to support in the workplace as the assessments are designed to be at the forefront of practice which will embed skills to reach a wider professional audience; these include essays, case studies, posters, leaflets, presentations wikis and e-portfolios.

At the end of this Foundation Degree, you will hold a level 5 in supporting children with special educational needs and disability.

This course is particularly relevant to people already working in or looking to develop a career in education and working with those with a special educational need.

This course provides a range of skills relevant across a variety of different professions. People who have completed this course have gone on to work in areas such as an Early Years SENCO, Inclusion Officer, Behaviour Support Manager, Specialist Support Assistant.

If you wish to continue studying beyond this course, it will provide you with a strong academic basis to do so. Course progression routes could include the BA (Hons) in Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs and Disability.

Modules

Level 4 – Year 1
Developing Child with SEND
Personal & Professional Practice
Observation, Assessment & Requests
SEND
Children’s Voice
Safeguarding Vulnerable Children

Level 5 – Year 2
Play and Supporting Children with SEND
The Curriculum
Managing Behaviour
Working with Parents and Multi Agency Professionals
Research
Transitions

Occasional changes to modules and course content may take place. Students will be notified when applicable.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£7,940
per year
Northern Ireland
£7,940
per year
Scotland
£7,940
per year
Wales
£7,940
per year

The Uni


Course location:

University Campus Doncaster

Department:

Education and The Arts

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