Course summary

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities? Our specialist SEND pathway is designed for aspiring teachers, like you, who want to make a real difference. This programme equips you with the specialist knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to become a SEND advocate, all while earning a full degree in Primary Education. You’ll learn to teach children aged 5–11 across the primary curriculum, using creativity, evidence-based strategies, and multi-sensory approaches to make learning engaging, enriching, and inclusive for every pupil. You’ll explore whole-school SEND strategies, discover how to adapt lessons to meet individual needs, and understand how inclusive education transforms life chances, giving you the tools to shape equitable learning experiences. Professional practice is central to your journey. Extensive school placements allow you to apply your knowledge in real classrooms, observe expert teachers, and receive ongoing guidance to meet the Teachers’ Standards. You’ll also gain invaluable experience in specialist educational settings, preparing you for a career supporting SEND learners. Successful completion of the programme will lead to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), enabling you to work as an early career teacher in primary schools, across the UK and overseas. Our graduates go on to teach creatively and inclusively across the full primary age range (5–11), consistently meeting and exceeding national standards while making a lasting impact on children’s lives. By the time you graduate, you’ll be a confident, reflective, and highly capable teacher, ready to inspire, empower, and lead the next generation, with inclusion and every child’s potential at the heart of your practice.