Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion and Early Childhood Studies (with Foundation Year) Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

The BA (Hons) Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion (SENDI) and Early Childhood Studies (ECS) degree at Lincoln Bishop University is designed to inspire and empower you to make a real difference in the lives of children and families. You’ll explore essential concepts such as multiagency working and the different categories of need, while developing the critical, reflective and evidence-based practice skills that will help you become a confident advocate for positive change.

Throughout the course, you’ll gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to support families and young children across a variety of educational settings. Hands-on experience with children and their families will encourage you to reflect on your own personal, professional and ethical values, helping you grow both as a practitioner and as an individual.

This innovative programme is perfect if you aspire to roles such as Early Help Worker in Children’s Centres, Early Years Practitioner in specialist or mainstream settings, or if you’re interested in working with charities as a care support, respite or play worker, whether in a paid or voluntary capacity. You’ll graduate ready to make a meaningful impact, equipped with the understanding and skills to support children and families in a range of rewarding careers.

If you don’t have, or don’t think you will attain, the normal tariff points for studying at Lincoln Bishop University, this course will enable you to study for a degree without any UCAS points. The course is delivered over four years and includes a Foundation Year, which gives you a perfect introduction to what it means to be a university student and prepares you for effective undergraduate study. In your Foundation Year, you will study eight modules, all of which are designed to equip you with the necessary academic skills and knowledge to progress successfully in your chosen subject. You will also engage in a series of bespoke subject sessions delivered by experts, designed to introduce you to your chosen subject area.