Childhood Studies SEN Foundation Degree FD

**The Childhood Studies (with SEN) Foundation Degree gives you the opportunity to integrate study and setting-based practices, to help enhance your knowledge, and further your academic and professional learning.**<br/><br/>Flexible in its format and led by specialist academics and experienced childhood practitioners, this course enables you to work and study at the same time.<br/><br/>If you are working on a paid or voluntary basis with children and young people in a setting such as a school, nursery, youth group or library service, or working in childcare of foster case. this course is a great option.<br/><br/>During the foundation degree, youll reflect on a range of issues that affect the development of children and young people. You’ll explore the relationship between child development and practices in the workplace by carrying out practical research tasks. You’ll also investigate issues related to disability, autism, speech, language and social communication needs, and sensory differences and physical conditions.<br/><br/>Through inquiry, debate, reflection, and a purposeful integration of literature and current evidence related to child development and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), you’ll make meaningful connections to develop your practice and impact.<br/><br/>You’ll explore the childhood issues related to SEND in greater depth throughout the course, and examine child development from a range of perspectives, including psychology, sociology, policy and the history of education.<br/><br/>The practical nature of this course means youll be able to apply newly acquired knowledge directly to your work, as an evidence-informed professional.<br/><br/>**Location**<br/>This course is offered at our Canterbury and Medway campuses, South Thames College Group - Kingston, London and South East Colleges - Orpington and Mid Kent College - Maidstone.<br/><br/>**Study options and location**<br/>Daytime and twilight study options are available, please see the list below for locations.<br/><br/>**Daytime:**<br/>• South Thames College Group, Kingston<br/>• London and South East Colleges, Orpington<br/><br/>**Twilight:**<br/>• Canterbury Campus<br/>• Medway Campus<br/>• Mid Kent College, Maidstone

University isn't just an education, it's the start of your career. At Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU), you'll get to explore a number of exciting career paths, whatever you study.<br/><br/>CCCU is ranked top 5 UK university for employability (Uni Compare Rankings 2026), highlighting its excellent student careers and employability support. The university is home to career-relevant courses and industry-standard facilities. For example, film students can showcase their creativity in the fully equipped film/TV studio, forensics students can test their observational abilities in mock crime scenes, and nursing students can practice their skills in simulated hospital wards.<br/><br/>With a campus in a World Heritage Site, Canterbury is also less than an hour on the train from London and is buzzing with student life. You've got beautiful coast and countryside right on your doorstep, and plenty of opportunities to make friends. With CCCU's range of clubs and societies, including Tennis, Musical Theatre and Dodgeball, you're bound to meet your friends for life.<br/><br/>Apply now to secure your place at CCCU this September.