Special Educational Needs and Inclusion (Taught)

Do you want to make a difference in the field of inclusion and Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) for children and young people? If you work in fields such as education, health or social care, or want to gain more knowledge of SEND, this course is ideal for you.

It will provide you with an overview of SEND in the context of policy, practice and professionalism. You will study the range of perspectives which impact on the work and leadership of SEND in a range of settings.

A blended learning approach allows you to fit 12 taught days and a networking conference event around existing commitments, and provides the opportunity to learn from expert academics and practitioners and network with peers. Your learning will benefit from a scaffolded design and you will develop reflection and networking skills through the use of e-Portfolios and blogging.

You will be working at masters level and will have the opportunity to use the credits gained on this course towards an Education MA.

Reasons to choose Kingston

• Build your SEND and inclusion knowledge with this flexible blended learning approach that can be tailored around work commitments.

• You will access evidence-based approaches and have the opportunity to join the Inclusion and Social Justice Special Interest Group and participate in multi-disciplinary, local projects and specialist training on areas of SEND.

• Kingston University has 100 years' experience of educating educators.

Course Modules

Example modules

• Leading inclusive change in the field of SEN

• Critical reflections on SEN coordination

Assessment comprises coursework such as essays and posters. There are no exams.