Course Summary

**Reasons to choose Kingston** – Kingston is No.1 in London and third in the UK for Education (Guardian League Tables 2021). – If you have a relevant foundation degree (or equivalent), this one-year course offers a route to a BA (Hons) in Special Educational Needs & Inclusive Practice. – You’ll be able to combine your studies with work-based learning. – 100 percent of students from this course are in employment or further study six months after graduating (DLHE 2016/17). **About this course** Do you work in a school, an early years setting or in alternative provision? Do you work with children and young people who have special educational needs and disabilities? If so, this two-year foundation degree can both enhance your current practice and lead to career opportunities. This course considers the voice and needs of the child or young person. You’ll study developmental theories, legislative frameworks that govern practice, multi-professional perspectives and working with families and carers. This course enables you to combine academic study with work-based learning and is delivered at three partner colleges so you can study close to your workplace and/or home.

Course Details - Modules

Foundation Year 1 Core: Personal and Professional Development through Reflective Practice, Child Protection and Ethical Practices of Working with Children, Learning, Teaching and Development in the field of Special and Inclusive Education, Inclusive Practice. Foundation Year 2 Core: Effective Communication Skills, Special Project, International Systems to Support Learning, Leadership in the field of Special and Inclusive Education.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Teaching includes lectures, work-based learning activities, tutorials, online learning, workshops and seminars. In addition you will be supported by a work-based professional advocate. Progress is measured through assignments, demonstration of professional competence in work-based situations, and practical demonstrations that apply the knowledge you have gained. There are no written exams.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: X360

Institution code: K84

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

• A relevant level 3 qualification in early years (or equivalent) • Employment in an appropriate setting (paid or voluntary) for at least 16 hours per week for the duration of the course • Normally two years' experience in an appropriate setting The selection process involves interview at the university, selection exercises and a current DBS check.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate-course/special-educational-needs-foundation/entry-requirements.html

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 77%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 80%

Fees and funding

England 6000.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 6000.0 Year 1
Scotland 6000.0 Year 1
Wales 6000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

For international fees, please visit: https://www.kingston.ac.uk/international/funding-and-fees/fees/ Please visit the provider course webpage for further information regarding additional course costs.

Provider information

River House
53-57 High Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1LQ

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