Additional Learning Needs Special Educational Needs and Disability (with Foundation Year)

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. The interdisciplinary approach includes the sociological, historical, psychological, philosophical and contemporary aspects of education relating to the diverse range and nature of ALN/SEND and the processes through which learners may secure their educational entitlement; and knowledge, skills and understanding in relation to the planning, preparation, delivery and evaluation of a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum that meets the needs of learners with ALN/SEND. The course: provides the opportunity to develop the specialist knowledge, skills and work experience needed to go straight into the workplace or teaching via a Primary Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or Post-compulsory qualification (PcET) opens up additional employment opportunities in informal education settings or progression to further study combines taught modules and placement experiences in a range of settings enables you to interrelate the policy, theory and practice of learning and teaching for a range of learners and a range of ALN/SEND including communication and interaction needs and SpLD/Dyslexia. KEY COURSE FEATURES Study topics which are contemporary and directly related to the education of children and supporting those with a range of ALN/SEND Experience extended placements within the children’s workforce Engage in research whilst out on placement whilst being guided by experienced practitioners Use your current relevant employment as your placement or seek exciting new experiences Receive support from an experienced staff team and academic tutorial system

UCAS Tariff - 48 - 72 points
Our general entry requirement for the foundation year is 48-72 UCAS tariff points but all applications are considered individually and we consider work experience, vocational training/qualifications as well as motivation and potential to succeed. The programme welcomes applications from anyone who can demonstrate a commitment to the subject and the potential to complete their chosen programme successfully. This can be established by showing appropriate academic achievements or by demonstrating that they possess the knowledge and ability equivalent to the academic qualifications.

AS
Accepted alongside A-Levels as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MP - MM
Scottish Advanced Higher
48-72 UCAS Tariff points

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
48-72 UCAS Tariff points from International Baccalaureate Certificates

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Accepted as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff point requirement.

Extended Project
Accepted as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
48-72 UCAS Tariff points

Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Accepted alongside Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
48-72 UCAS Tariff points

A level - EEE - DDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP - MPP
Access to HE Diploma
48-72 UCAS Tariff points

Scottish Higher
48-72 UCAS Tariff points