Course summary
This course is designed for those working in schools with children from Early Years through to secondary age who have additional needs. Classes are offered at two locations: Peter Symonds College Adult & HE Campus in Winchester or Queen's Park Academy in Bournemouth. Attendance is one day a week (1.30-7.30pm), allowing students to continue working alongside study. Students on this course will explore a variety of contemporary topics and issues, such as behaviour management, social pedagogy and inclusive education. They will also carry out research relevant to their workplace. This programme is quality assured by Middlesex University and you will receive a Middlesex award on successful completion. What Will I Study? Students on this course will examine policy, research and practice in childhood education, provision and care. Year 1 modules: Developing and enhancing academic skills Supporting curriculum delivery Developing education and pedagogical approaches Research skills Teaching and professionalism Year 2 modules: Assessment in the curriculum Safeguarding, working with families and professionals Social pedagogy SEND and inclusive education Educational ethics and methodologies Understanding and managing behaviour You should expect to complete a minimum of least 4 or 5 hours additional work outside attendance at college per week. If you are working, relevant additional work may naturally occur in your workplace.
Modules
The course consists of three terms each year. In Year 1 you will study Developing & Enhancing Academic Skills allowing you to develop the skills necessary to be successful at degree level. Alongside this module you will focus on the Curriculum which provides an in depth look at all aspects of the SEND Curriculum. In term 3 you will study Research Skills and Teaching and Professionalism. You will then undertake in Year 2 modules which include: Safeguarding , Inclusive Education, Social Pedagogy and Understanding and Managing Human Behaviour, Ethic and Methodology and Assessment in the Curriculum
Assessment method
Assessment includes essays, reports, individual and group presentations and case studies. There are now exams. These strategies are also designed to enable the development of key transferable skills in the workplace.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- X360
- Institution code:
- P52
- Campus name:
- Peter Symonds College - Adult and Higher Education
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Please note that we are unable to accept international applications due to UKVI regulations.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £5950* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £5950* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £5950* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £5950* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Tuition fees are charged per annum. Students will have access to the Learning Resource Centre at our Owens Road campus and learning materials, books and journals will be available online and through our VLE (Moodle). Students are responsible for their own purchase of text books. Where travel to other sites is required, this will be payable by the student. Where students fail to return loaned items within the required time they will be responsible for the cost of any library fees and fines applicable. The cost of printing and photocopying undertaken by students to support their individual learning (beyond the allowance provided by the College) is payable by the student.
Provider information
Peter Symonds' College
Owens Road
Winchester
SO22 6RX