Foundation Degree in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) : Site The RoundHouse

Course Content: Core modules: Ethical Practice, Attitudes and Values Introduction to Developmental Diversities Introduction to SEND Personal and Professional Development for the SEND Practitioner Protecting Children and Young People with SEND Starting to Study Action Research in the SEND Context Exploring Developmental Diversities Working with Parents, Carers and Caregivers in the SEND Context Optional modules: Introduction to Speech, Language and Communication Mental Health and Wellbeing SEND and Transitions into Adulthood Supporting Learners with SEND The Changing World of the SEND Practitioner Modules may be subject to change and will be timetabled at the beginning of each academic year. How will I be assessed? You will learn through reflective tasks, work-based activities, presentations, tutorials and the use of online resources. There are no exams so you will be assessed using your work-based activities, creative presentations and essays. Everything you study will be relevant to your everyday work. You will also have the support of a work-based mentor as well as the tutors at College. Are there any additional costs or specialist equipment required? No What can I do after this course? You can: Move ahead in your vocational field into senior roles in a variety of settings Continue to a PGCE (Post-14 Education) after completing Stage 3 of an undergraduate degree or Higher Diploma in Teaching Disabled Learners Progress with direct entry to the third year of an honours degree programme such as the BA (Hons) Education Studies (SEND Pathway); BA (Hons) Child and Youth Studies; or BA (Hons) Health and Social Care