Qualification requirements

In order to study the Children and Young People (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities SEND) FdA Level 5, you must be aged 18 or over and working directly with children or young people aged 0-25 years in a voluntary or paid capacity for a minimum of two days a week. You will need to have 48 UCAS points from having successfully completed one of the following: NVQ 3 A Levels BTEC National Certificate BTEC National Diploma CACHE or NNEB award Open College Network Credits Access to Higher Education course You will need to have 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at grade 4 (C) or above, or equivalent, such as Key Skills, Functional Skills or Higher Diploma qualifications. It is recognised that not all experienced applicants have had the opportunity to achieve 5 GCSEs or equivalent. While these are preferred, individual circumstances and qualifications may be considered. All applicants are required to attend an interview and write a short essay at the time of interview to demonstrate the ability to understand written material, and communicate clearly and accurately in both spoken and written English. All applications are subject to approval by the University of Derby. The information included in your application will be considered, and the University of Derby will want to see that you are enthusiastic and motivated to take this course, and that you will benefit from university level study. For the University of Derby to approve your application, we are required to share your personal information, including the application form that you have completed, and in some instances, copies of your qualification certificates.

Additional entry requirements