Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) FdA

This course is designed for those working in schools with children from Early Years through to secondary age who have additional needs. Classes are offered at two locations: Peter Symonds College Adult & HE Campus in Winchester or Queens Park Academy in Bournemouth. Attendance is one day a week (1.30-7.30pm), allowing students to continue working alongside study.<br/><br/>Students on this course will explore a variety of contemporary topics and issues, such as behaviour management, social pedagogy and inclusive education. They will also carry out research relevant to their workplace.<br/><br/>This programme is quality assured by Middlesex University and you will receive a Middlesex award on successful completion.<br/><br/>What Will I Study?<br/>Students on this course will examine policy, research and practice in childhood education, provision and care. <br/><br/>Year 1 modules:<br/><br/>Developing and enhancing academic skills<br/>Supporting curriculum delivery<br/>Developing education and pedagogical approaches<br/>Research skills<br/>Teaching and professionalism<br/>Year 2 modules: <br/><br/>Assessment in the curriculum<br/>Safeguarding, working with families and professionals<br/>Social pedagogy<br/>SEND and inclusive education<br/>Educational ethics and methodologies <br/>Understanding and managing behaviour<br/>You should expect to complete a minimum of least 4 or 5 hours additional work outside attendance at college per week. If you are working, relevant additional work may naturally occur in your workplace.