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SEND Foundation Degree in Winchester – Peter Symonds College Stoney Lane Campus

Cost£5,950.00
Duration2 years
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Foundation Degree in Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) in Winchester. Classes run at Peter Symonds College Stoney Lane Campus one day a week, from 1pm to 7pm. This foundation degree in special education needs and disability course is designed for people already working in schools with children who have additional needs, from Early Years through to secondary age. The course runs over two years and covers topics including behaviour management, social pedagogy, and inclusion. You need to be in relevant employment to enrol, and a DBS check is required before you start.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for those working in schools with children from Early Years through to secondary age who have additional needs. Classes are offered at two locations: Peter Symonds College Adult & HE Campus in Winchester or Queen's Park Academy in Bournemouth. Attendance is one day a week (1-7pm), allowing students to continue working alongside study.

Students on this course will explore a variety of contemporary topics and issues, such as behaviour management, social pedagogy and inclusive education. They will also carry out research relevant to their workplace.

This programme is quality assured by Middlesex University and you will receive a Middlesex award on successful completion.

Entry requirements

All eligible applicants required to attend interview. Expected to have a level 3 qualification in a relevant subject & students under 21 expected to have a BTEC Nat Dip in Childcare/T Level in Edu or similar or 2 A Levels - min 64 UCAS points.

Over 21 may be accepted following RPEL with evidence of appropriate levels of relevant ability & experience. Please contact the College about this.

Need to be employed. All students require a DBS check prior to the start of the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore behaviour management strategies for children with additional needs.
  • You'll study social pedagogy and how it applies to educational settings.
  • You'll examine inclusion practices across Early Years to secondary education.
  • You'll develop your understanding of a range of conditions and learning differences.
  • You'll analyse contemporary issues and policy in special educational needs.
  • You'll apply theory directly to your day-to-day work in school.

How you will learn

You'll attend one day of classes per week at the campus, combining taught sessions with work-based learning in your school role. The course is validated by Middlesex University, so assessment follows higher education standards. This will include written assignments and coursework that draw on your workplace experience. All applicants are required to attend an interview before starting.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Peter Symonds College Stoney Lane Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to arrange a DBS check before the course begins, and you must be employed in a school or educational setting.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • SEN Teaching Assistant: support pupils with additional needs in school
  • Teaching Assistant: assist class teachers across a range of year groups
  • SEND Coordinator (SENCo) support role: work alongside the school's SENCo
  • Learning Support Assistant: provide one-to-one or small group support
  • Early Years SEND Practitioner: support children with additional needs in nursery or reception
  • Inclusion Support Worker: help schools meet statutory SEND duties

What you could study next

A Foundation Degree is equivalent to the first two years of a full honours degree. You could top up to a full BA (Hons) in Education or a related subject, often in one additional year. From there, a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or a National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCo) would open doors to more senior roles in SEND support and coordination.

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