Additional Learning Needs/Special Educational Needs and Disability

This course is for those seeking a career supporting learners across the sectors in educational settings such as mainstream schools, resource provision units, special schools, post-compulsory provision or within the local authority support services.

YEAR 1 (FOUNDATION YEAR)

The Education foundation year will introduce you to the theories of Child Development and how they can be applied and evidenced in practice. You will be given an overview of the concept of health and wellbeing in the early years and the importance of providing a healthy, safe and secure environment for children. You will gain a theoretical and experiential basis of the necessary skills to work with children, young people and families.

MODULES

• The Skills You Need
• Introduction to Child Development
• Introduction to Health and Wellbeing
• Introduction to Safeguarding Children and Young People
• Introduction to Skills for the Workplace
• Contextual Studies

YEAR 2 (LEVEL 4)

The second-year offers students a broad understanding of some of the main issues involving work with children, young people and families. This is a core year studied by all Education students to ensure the subject foundations, key study skills and preparation for placement are all in place.

MODULES

• Learning to Learn in Higher Education
• Child Development and Play
• Introduction to ALN/SEND
• Preparing for your Placement
• Placement 1

YEAR 3 (LEVEL 5)

This year builds upon the core skills gained at level 4 and introduces a specialist module specific to your study route and an optional module to choose from. A key part of level 5 is the introduction to research skills and an extended placement.

MODULES

• Supporting Children and Young People: Communication and Interaction (Specialist Module)
• Inclusion and Diversity (Optional Module)
• Wellbeing and Resilience (Optional Module)
• Practice Informed Research
• Placement 2

YEAR 4 (LEVEL 6)

The final year builds upon prior learning, requires more independent study and involves students completing a research project. This year you will study two specialist modules and develop your leadership skills.

MODULES

• Supporting Pupils with SpLD/Dyslexia (Specialist Module)
• ALN/SEND: Specialist Support (Specialist Module)
• Leadership and Professional Development
• Practice Informed Research Project
• Placement 3

Academic Entry Requirements

Our Careers & Employability service is there to help you make decisions and plan the next steps towards a bright future. From finding work or further study to working out your interests, skills and aspirations, they can provide you with the expert information, advice and guidance you need.
 
There are a growing number of careers within both education and community settings to support learners with a wide range of needs, and opportunities for further studies, including:
 

• Primary Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
• Lecturer Further/Higher Education (PcET)
• Masters programmes
• Teaching Assistant
• Special/alternative Education
• Educational Support Worker
• Behavioural/Pastoral Support Worker

Application stage

If you are an international student who requires a Student visa, your application should be made via Centurus. You will need to fill in your details, upload any documents relevant to your application and confirm your student declaration.

If you are applying for a research degree, such as MPhil or PhD, you should click here.

The documents that need to be uploaded are:

• A scanned copy of your passport (including personal details page).
• Certificates and transcripts showing your academic progression so far.
• Certified translations of overseas certificates and transcripts where the document is not in English or Welsh.
• An acceptable English language certificate.
• Copy of Tuberculosis screening if you are a resident in any of the countries listed. More information about Tuberculosis screening can be found here.
• 1 academic reference letter (further references might be required).
• Evidence of finances to pay first year’s full tuition fee and to cover UKVI maintenance requirements.
• Evidence of work experience (where relevant).

If you have previously studied in the UK, you are also required to provide the extra documents listed below:

• A scanned copy of the passport page showing entry clearance in to the UK and return overseas.
• Copies of any UK visas you have previously held.
• Copies of Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) documents / visa letters for all previous studies undertaken in the UK.
• Copies of any visa / ATAS refusal letters (if applicable).
• Copies of any visa / ATAS appeal or administrative review letters (if applicable).
• Evidence of any removal / deportation / detention notices (if applicable).

For more information about the UKVI requirements, please read the Student visa guidance on UK Government website here.

Please note, once an application has been submitted all correspondence to and from Wrexham Glyndŵr University should be made via the notes section on Centurus.