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Free BA SEND and Inclusive Practice Top Up in Solihull

CostFREE
Duration3 years
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Free BA Hons in Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusive Practice Top Up course in Solihull. Classes run at Solihull College And University Centre one day per week, with online learning and independent study alongside. This top-up degree is validated by Birmingham Newman University and takes one academic year full-time. You'll study five modules covering SEND support, inclusive environments, safeguarding, leadership, and a dissertation. A 10-hour placement is also required. The course builds on a Foundation Degree or HND at Level 5.

Who this course is for

The course is designed for students who want to specialise in a career working with Children, Young People and Adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The top up will also meet a government priority to help deliver the strategies and policies of the 2014/5 Children and Families Act which identifies the need for teachers, classroom assistants, support workers and others working in various settings to specialise in SEN to ensure change can happen.

Entry requirements

A Foundation Degree awarded upon successfully gaining 240 credits and a 55% grade average in Year 2. Or, a Higher National Diploma, successfully gaining 240 credits with Merit Profile at level 5.

English and Maths GCSE Grade C/4 (level 2 equivalents are considered but not acceptable for progression to Early Years Teacher or QTS. Students will also require a Science GCSE at grade C/4 or above to progress to Teacher Training).

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how to support children, young people, and adults with SEND across a range of settings.
  • You'll develop skills in creating inclusive learning environments and resources.
  • You'll study safeguarding and advocacy in the context of SEND.
  • You'll examine leadership and management within SEND settings.
  • You'll apply theory to practice through a 10-hour placement.
  • You'll complete a dissertation on a SEND-related topic of your choice.

How you will learn

You'll attend college one day per week (09:00 - 18:00) for classroom-based sessions. Alongside this, you'll engage in blended learning, access online materials, and complete tasks independently outside the classroom. Assessment is through five modules, each worth 20 credits at Level 6, totalling 120 credits. You'll also complete a 10-hour placement, which can be paid employment or voluntary, to connect theory with practice.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Solihull College And University Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • SEN Teaching Assistant: supporting pupils with SEND in schools and specialist settings.
  • Teaching Assistant: working alongside teachers in mainstream or specialist classrooms.
  • SEND Support Worker: providing direct support to children or adults with disabilities.
  • Inclusion Coordinator: helping schools develop and implement inclusive practice.
  • SEND Case Worker: coordinating support plans for children and families.
  • Family Support Worker: working with families navigating SEND services.

What you could study next

The BA Hons in Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusive Practice top up qualification opens several routes forward. You could go on to a PGCE to qualify as a teacher, or a Postgraduate Certificate in Social Work. The MA in SEND is a natural next step for those wanting to specialise further. Supervisory and management roles within SEND settings are also a recognised progression from this degree.

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