Children and Young People (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities SEND)
- FdA
- 2 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Boston Campus (Rochford)
Course summary
The Children and Young People (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities SEND) FdA Level 5 is awarded by the University of Derby and has been developed with sector employers and designed to help you to develop skills and knowledge to support children and young people with SEND. All of the modules will directly relate to your working environment to help you to evaluate and understand practice in more depth.
As a University of Derby partner student, you will have access to the university’s virtual learning environment, including University of Derby Online (UDO) and online journals and texts, as well as library facilities.
Throughout this course, you will develop confidence in areas such as:
Policy and practice for SEND
Your role and ongoing professional development
Knowledge for being a highly effective practitioner
Modules
Higher Education Study Skills
Ethical Practice, Attitudes and Values
Work Based Reflective Practice
International Professional Working with Children and Young People
Introduction to SEND
The Curriculum 0-25
Research Methods and Practice
Secondary Research
Supporting Learners with SEND
International Perspectives in Provision and Practice: Working with Children and Young People
Children Young People’s Family Rights
Understanding and Managing Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties
Assessment method
Assessment methods include written reports, presentations, case studies, essays and reflections. Modules are sector-related, and assessment will relate to your own organisation or vocational setting.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
Application codes
- Course code:
- 3505
- Institution code:
- B01
- Campus name:
- Boston Campus (Rochford)
- Campus Code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
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.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £7600 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7600 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7600 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7600 | Year 1 |
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.