Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Practice Foundation Degree
Kingston University
Key Information
Campus location
Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 6,300 / per year
Application deadline
Request info *
Earliest start date
Request info
* only for home students. We will continue to accept applications from international students after the 25th of January
Introduction
Why choose this course?
Do you work in a school, college, alternative provision or in early years setting? Do you work with children and young people who have special educational needs and disabilities, or those with differentiated and/or additional needs up to the age of 25 years?
This two-year foundation degree explores the requirements of the Special Educational Need and Disability (SEND) Code of Practice and considers the voice and needs of the child or young person. You'll study developmental theories, systems to support learning, legislative frameworks that govern practice, multi-professional perspectives and working with families and carers. You'll develop reflective skills to enable you to consider how to improve your practice.
This course enables you to combine academic study with work-based learning. It is suitable for those working with children and young people with additional learning needs in a range of settings including early years, primary, secondary, and post-compulsory education, Pupil Referral Units, intervention support services and residential settings.
Reasons to choose Kingston University
- Kingston is No.2 in the UK for Education (Guardian League Tables 2022).
- You will be able to earn as you learn, combining workplace learning with part-time study at Kingston University.
- Once you complete this foundation degree, you can take a further year's study and top-up your qualification to a BA (Hons) degree at Kingston University.
Admissions
Curriculum
What you will study
The course covers personal and professional development, developmental theories, current legislative frameworks governing practice, multi-professional perspectives, and working with children and young people, families and carers.
Year 1
In Year 1, you will build on your existing knowledge and experience of working with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities and develop your academic writing and research skills.
Core modules
- Professional Development through Reflective Practice in Special Educational Needs
- Child Protection and Ethical Practices of Working With Children
- Learning, Teaching and Development in the Field of Special and Inclusive Education
- Inclusive Practice
Year 2
In Year 2, you will further your professional practice, knowledge and expertise, learning about international systems, effective communication, leadership and management and conduct your own special project.
Core modules
- Effective Communication Skills
- Special Project
- International Systems to Support Learning
- Leadership in the Field of Special and Inclusive Education
Please note
Optional modules only run if there is enough demand. If we have an insufficient number of students interested in an optional module, that module will not be offered for this course.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
After you graduate
This qualification is valued by employers and is a mark of your professional excellence and expertise, enabling you to develop your career.
Your course will be delivered at your local college. Candidates who successfully complete the foundation degree can take a further year's study and top-up their qualification to a BA (Hons) degree at Kingston University.
Once you have completed your FdA followed by the BA (Hons) top-up, you will be well-placed to pursue postgraduate opportunities. Many students return to Kingston University for postgraduate and continuing professional development studies including Early Years Initial Teacher Training leading to Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS), the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and masters qualifications such as the MRes at Kingston University, subject to meeting course requirements.
Please note: to progress to EYTS or QTS, you will need GCSE (A*–C or comparable numeric scores under the newly reformed GCSE gradings) in English Language, Maths and Science.