Special Educational Needs, Disability & Inclusion (SENDI) with Foundation Year

This module will enable you to identify some of the causes which impact upon learning in both educational and social settings. You will be introduced to policies and strategies adopted and adapted in response to different learning behaviours, which facilitate inclusive practice. The module will explore and promote an understanding of the how these barriers can be removed in practice, examining strategies to support pupils with complex learning needs and behaviours. You will examine theories related to motivation and engagement. Several sessions will explore a range of disabilities and difficulties which are causal factors of behaviour for learning e.g., Syndromes and disorders; Autism, Attention Deficit, Hyperactivity, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Depressive disorders. Consideration will be given to the seeming increase in numbers of children identified with these syndromes and associated learning needs.

This module will introduce you to the field of Special Educational Needs and Inclusion (SENI). The module will look at educational and social models of disability within schools and across global and national levels of society. The impacts of competing perspectives and changing legislation will be discussed and critiqued. You will be expected to reflect upon your own experiences and perceptions of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The introduction and induction to study skills will be integral to this module including engagement with VLE.

Unlock the secrets to effective learning! This module explores how we learn, offering innovative approaches and tools to help you and your future learners become lifelong, independent thinkers. Perfect for anyone passionate about inspiring curiosity and resilience in education.

Step into the fascinating world of child development. This module delves into the milestones, challenges, and wellbeing of children, equipping you to support their growth holistically. Ideal for those who want to make a real difference in young lives.

This module will build and expand upon issues considered in Level 4 module, From Excluded to Included: A Century of Change. You will critically consider effective practice in a range of diverse settings and demonstrate increased knowledge and understanding of how individual needs are met. This module will also extend understanding of ideologies with reference to human rights of inclusion. Exploration and consideration of differing international practices will be undertaken. You will examine a range of diverse needs, considering cause and impact upon learning supported by up to 48 hours placement. By the end of the module, you will be able to reflect upon the impact of legislation and practice in meeting the learning needs of a range of disabilities. This module will contribute to an understanding of leading and managing (Level 6).

This module will provide you with an experience of the world of work in the form of a placement or a project with employer involvement. It will enable you to apply knowledge and skills in a real-life context offering you a valuable experience which captures the challenges, and uncertainties of situated work-based learning. This module is deliberately structured in an open-ended way to allow placements and/or projects to be developed which are most suited to your potential future career and to respond to opportunities presented by employers, providing experience to draw on when you present yourself to employers or selectors upon graduation. Taught elements of reflective practice, professional conversation and career planning provide a theoretical and practice related foundation to apply directly to the experience of placement. Primarily an application and skills development module drawing on an experiential learning model, it will be linked to the Graduate Attributes Award.

This module will introduce you to arange of needs exploring differences and difficulties that impact upon individuals during stages of their learning journey. You will be expected to critically reflect on issues associated with categories of need identified in the Code of Practice for Special Educational Needs (2015), which can impact upon development and achievement. The impacts of issues and how these present themselves will be investigated and topics might include attachment disorders; eating disorders; mobility; sensory processing disorders; and others. Causes of problems will be explored e.g., neurological and or environmental. Emphasis will be placed on developing a reflective understanding of the nature of support that may be provided, examining how professional practice can be developed across categories of need.

Embark on your journey to professional excellence. This module guides you through the values, ethics, and behaviours that define outstanding educators and practitioners, helping you to develop a strong professional identity and confidence.

Dive into the world of educational research! This module introduces you to key research principles and skills, giving you the tools to investigate, analyse, and contribute to best practice in education and care.

Champion equality and inclusion in education. Explore how social justice shapes learning environments and discover strategies to break down barriers, ensuring every learner feels valued and supported.

This module will consider a range of factors, which can often impact upon learning and may potentially go unnoticed. You will consider different impacts of psychological, social and emotional disruption upon learning. This will range from prejudices, global and local social exclusion to mental well-being and academic progress. By the end of the module, you will recognise how a range of issues can affect individual learning needs and understand how different support networks and interventions can enable positive learning and life experiences for those who face hidden inequalities. You will be encouraged to engage in determining the content of the module.

Broaden your horizons with a global outlook on education. This module examines worldwide trends and future challenges, preparing you to innovate and lead in an ever-changing educational landscape.

Explore innovative approaches to research in education. This module focuses on non-traditional and participatory methods, encouraging creativity and collaboration in your investigations.

Complete your studies with a creative and collaborative capstone experience. This module encourages you to address contemporary challenges through innovative thinking and teamwork.

Become an inspiring leader in education. This module explores leadership styles, strategies, and skills to help you drive positive change and support continuous learning.

This module introduces you to spectrums and kaleidoscopes of complex needs and disabilities and their affects upon learning and behaviour. You will have the opportunity to explore in depth the autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) and develop knowledge and understanding of current thinking, policy, approaches and strategies to supporting individuals with complex needs in education and social settings. The module explores the relationship between autism, neurodiversity and its co-existence with other disabilities. Much like a kaleidoscope, the presentation of comorbidity differs between individuals and you will gain further insights into environmental and external factors which complicate learning trajectories at different stages of development. You will be encouraged to demonstrate a critical knowledge, and understanding of the complexity of autism, reflect and compare national and international research and practice.