Special Educational Needs and Disability (With Foundation Year) - BA (Hons)

University of Bedfordshire

This in-depth degree can put you on a career path where you can make a priceless difference to a young person’s learning experiences and their future life chances. It gives you the skills and understanding of SEND you need to be a confident capable professional supporting children young adults and their families.The course gives you a theoretical and research-informed grounding in the field incorporating relevant aspects of the law theories of learning assessment of difficulties and practical interventions. Discussion covers a wide range of SEND areas which may include general language and learning difficulties autism specific learning difficulties including dyslexia physical and sensory impairments mental and emotional issues and behavioural problems.Throughout the course we place a strong focus on developing practical skills and real-world learning. You have the opportunity to go on experience-building visits and you also undertake a placement in your second year giving you important insights into professional practice.

School of Education and English Language