Special Educational Needs & Inclusive Practice Foundation Degree FdA

Kingston University

United Kingdom, London Borough of Sutton

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Kingston University

United Kingdom , London Borough of Sutton

Key Facts

Program Level

Foundation

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

X360-X360

Campuses

Employment based

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 2 year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Special Educational Needs & Inclusive Practice Foundation Degree FdA

About

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of children and young people up to the age of 25 years who have special educational needs and disabilities? Are you looking for a course that allows you to earn while you learn?

This two-year work-based foundation degree will enable you to develop your practice, become part of a strong network, and complete the first two years of an undergraduate degree, which you can top up to a full degree with the Special Educational Needs & Inclusive Practice BA (Hons) top-up degree course.

This course enables you to combine academic study with work-based learning. During the course, you will need to be working or volunteering 16 hours per week within an early years setting, school, college or alternative provision.

You will explore the requirements of the Special Educational Need and Disability (SEND) Code of Practice and consider the voice and needs of the child or young person. You'll study developmental theories, systems to support learning, legislative frameworks that govern practice, multi-professional perspectives and working with families and carers. You'll develop reflective skills to enable you to consider how to improve practice.

This course is taught at either our Kingston Hill campus, one session per week (1.30 - 6.30pm) or at REACH Multi-Academy Trust in Feltham (4 - 9pm).

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

Typical offer 2025

Employment in an appropriate setting (paid or voluntary) for at least 16 hours per week for duration of the course. Shortlisted applicants may be invited for an interview.

A relevant Level 3 qualification (or equivalent), e.g. CACHE, NVQ or Access course.
Employment in an appropriate setting (paid or voluntary) for at least 16 hours per week.

Typical offer 2024

Employment in an appropriate setting (paid or voluntary) for at least 16 hours per week for duration of the course. Shortlisted applicants may be invited for an interview.

A relevant Level 3 qualification (or equivalent)
Employment in an appropriate setting (paid or voluntary) for at least 16 hours per week for the duration of the course
Normally two years' work experience in an appropriate setting

Additional requirements

The selection process involves an interview, selection exercises and a current DBS check.

Alternative routes

We will consider a range of alternative qualifications or experience that is equivalent to the typical offer.

Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) is offered for those who are unsure of the current value of their qualifications. We actively welcome applications from students from a variety of backgrounds.

We are seeking motivated people who want to make a difference to the lives of children and young people up to the age of 25 years who have special educational needs and disabilities.

International

International students who have the necessary visa/permit to work in the UK are welcome to apply. Please note the course does not meet the criteria for Student Route visa. If you are unsure of the current immigration rules, please contact our CAS and Visa Compliance team at [email protected].

Country-specific information

You will find more information on country specific entry requirements in the International section of our website.

Typical offer and UCAS points explained

Like most universities, we use the UCAS Tariff point system for our course entry requirements.

Find out more about UCAS Tariff points and see how A-level, AS level, BTEC Diploma and T-level qualifications translate to the points system.

Career

After you graduate

This qualification is valued by employers and is a mark of your professional excellence and expertise.

After successfully completing the foundation degree, you can undertake a further year's study and top-up your qualification to a BA (Hons) degree at Kingston University, which can also lead to postgraduate opportunities.

Many students return to Kingston University for postgraduate and continuing professional development studies including Early Years Initial Teacher Training leading to Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS), the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and masters qualifications such as the MRes at Kingston University, subject to meeting course requirements.

Please note: to progress to EYTS or QTS, you will need GCSE (A*–C or comparable numeric scores under the newly reformed GCSE gradings) in English Language, Maths and Science.