PG Cert Education (Special Needs and Inclusion)

Module: 7ED004

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Distance Learning

The module aims to nurture an ethical approach to teaching which places the child or young person at the centre of social and educational processes and is concerned with the realisation of their learning potential. You will develop your understanding of every child’s right to educational opportunity in order to develop more inclusive practices and learning environments. Emphasis will be placed on working in partnership with pupils, families and other professionals to enhance learning and achievement. You will also examine key issues in the language of SEN and inclusion and reflect on their impact on the development of learning and teaching practices in your own educational setting. These are critically analysed in relation to statutory and regulatory frameworks.

Module: 7ED009

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Distance Learning

The module aims to examine and discuss evidence bases and practices that are relevant to the exploration of issues of inclusion for pupils with SEN and/or impairments. It aims to provide students with opportunities to explore and develop their own view of the evidence bases that support practices in their own (or other) schools or services. An understanding of the various research approaches and their associated methodologies will also be introduced. This will be achieved through discussion and critiquing published research. It also aims to challenge students to develop their own portfolios by critically evaluating evidence based practice and the impact of intervention in their own spheres of work or in another setting. The module seeks to undertake effective information seeking, analysing and presentation of both quantitative and qualitative data.

Module: 7ED011

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Distance Learning

This module will enable students to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to critically explore inclusion as a concept that is at the heart of national and international policy-making. Inclusion is further fuelled by the requirements of the legislative context and students will be examining this. The concept of inclusion and whole school development as being related will be explored. Students will also critically examine inclusion as a cohesive whole school approach that is embedded in the school's ethos, mission, aims, priorities, policies and practices. Inclusion as part of the school's management and governance will also be explored, including strategies for effectively implementing a policy of inlcusion and translating this into practice. Students will evaluate a School Development Plan with particular attention to relevant policy documentation.

• Learn on the job and discover the latest skills, research, policies and guidance, before putting them straight into practice in your day-to-day role.
• The course will provide you with a grounding and professional qualification that will strengthen your professional development and raise the profile of SENCOs and SEN activities in schools.

Location Mode Fee Year Home/EU Part-time Distance Learning £2134 per year 2020-21 Home Part-time Distance Learning £2183 per year 2021-22

These fees relate to new entrants only for the academic year indicated for entry onto the course, any subsequent years study may be subject to an annual increase, usually in line with inflation.

Applicants must have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or QTLS, including completion of the NQT year).

OR

Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS - appropriate for ages 0-5 only)

As this course has been designed to enable participants to fulfil this strategic role, all applicants must have full support of their school leadership team and be employed in and have access to both an appropriate setting and relevant school based experiences.

Special Needs and Inclusion Studies is an ever-changing area of study. At the University of Wolverhampton, your teaching team are well qualified and experienced tutors with expertise and research in the field of Special Educational Needs and Inclusion. They are constantly developing different approaches to learning and teaching, with varied and challenging assessment methods and ongoing curriculum development and innovation. These include:

• three Master’s level modules, each of which is worth 20 credits
• tutor support
• teaching sessions with module tutor
• online teaching videos, tasks and reading
• online support, including discussion groups, networking and seminars
• visits to other workplaces to gain first-hand experience of provision in other settings
• mentor support from within the school or from an experienced SENCO
• professional development portfolio, to record evidence of learning and experience

Postgraduate Loyalty Discount:

You can get 20% discount on a taught postgraduate course if you’re a University of Wolverhampton Graduate.

The University offers a generous 20% Loyalty Discount to students progressing from an undergraduate programme to a taught postgraduate on-site programme, where both courses are University of Wolverhampton Awards.

There is no time limit on how long ago you completed your degree as long as this is your first Masters level qualification.

The discount applies to the first year of enrolment only. Students who receive a loyalty discount are not entitled to any further tuition discount or bursary. For full terms and conditions click here.

Self-funded:

If you are paying for the fees yourself then the fees can be paid in 3 instalments: November, January and April. More information can be found by clicking here.

Sponsored - Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

Your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.

Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.

Charitable Funding:

You might also want to explore the possibility of funding from charitable trusts; please see the following websites Association of Charitable Foundations, Directory of Social Change or Family Action. Most charities and trust funds offer limited bursaries targeted to specific groups of students so you will need to research whether any of them are relevant to your situation.

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

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