Applied Special Educational Needs and Disability Studies

There is a growing demand for people with specialist skills in the area of special educational needs and disability (SEND). This one-year course - specifically for those who have completed a relevant Foundation Degree or higher education qualification - enables you to top up to a full degree and prepares you to develop your career within SEND settings.<br/><br/>Develop your existing knowledge of contemporary theories, policy and practices in SEND, using your own experience of working with children in a variety of educational settings including residential, special and mainstream schools.<br/><br/>Explore the complexity of defining inclusive practice; child development; the barriers to development and learning that some children face; and understanding SEND in the context of family and society, locally and globally.<br/><br/>There is a strong focus on using your workplace to provide context and practical application.<br/><br/>**Why choose this course?**<br/>- Gain a strong knowledge base in special educational needs and disability studies from a variety of professional perspectives<br/><br/><br/>- Develop your own individual academic and work interests, linking your current practice to your developing theoretical understanding<br/><br/><br/>- Learn the importance of educational research and enquiry, and carry out research in your specialist area<br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from a course that prepares you to work in multi-disciplinary education and care teams, able to take on leadership and management roles within a SEND setting<br/><br/><br/>- Challenge yourself with further study to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS); GSCE grades A-C in maths, English and science (or equivalent) are required<br/>