FdA Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs and Disability

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.

Teaching and Assessment Methods

Campus – The taught sessions on campus are designed to deliver an evening study block that allows students to immerse themselves in their study. In response to student feedback, the delivery model will follow a pattern of focused study, with one module delivered at any given time. Students will be taught face to face using a range of different methods. The teaching approaches that will be adopted include:  Lecture style, Guest Speakers, Student led seminars, educational visits, learning resources and tutorials.

Online – The on-line mode of delivery supports those in employment but allows flexibility of access to materials. This mode of delivery suits students who do not have the opportunity to access a local provider or who have other commitments which prevent their attendance on campus.  The pedagogical approach adopted is the Salmon Model (2000), which is based on developing an online community of practice. The teaching approaches that will be adopted include: Recorded delivery, weekly discussion forums, e-tivities, tutorials, virtual learning environment & independent study.

Our sessions

Students will receive a combination of 4 hours delivery and a further 4 hours of online activities each week. Additional independent study is expected.

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.

As part of this programme of study you will be required to have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. You will be required to pay the cost of this. A DBS must be in place before you start your placement. You may be able to supply an existing DBS but this must be within 3 years of issue.

This course gives you a ’rounded’ understanding of working in the area of special needs, inclusion and disability policy, sociology and politics, building on your experience as a professional within the education sector. Furthermore, giving you new strategies for supporting children and working alongside colleagues and parents.

Progression onto a year-long distance learning top up course to turn your Foundation Degree into a BA (Hons). This will give you further opportunities for further professional development, for example, going onto Teacher Training programmes.