Special Educational Needs and Disability

This degree provides a thorough grounding in research, theory and practice across the broad field of SEND, and includes opportunities to engage with professionals in the real world of work. Through a powerful mix of theory and its practical application, you explore concepts such as needs, inclusion and disability, relating them to policy, everyday practices and decision making. This in-depth course has been designed and is taught by specialists with a reputation for integrating theory, research and practice in SEND.

Facilities and Specialist Equipment

• Specialist Early Years and Sensory Centre to support your understanding of how teachers teach and children learn, within SEND contexts.

• Forest School where you can deepen your understanding of the long-term educational benefits of outdoor learning opportunities and learning in SEND.

• Classrooms with specialist technology so you can watch and assess different teaching approaches within SEND teaching.

• Multi-media space for webinars and podcasting.

• Wide range of sports facilities.

Partnerships and Collaborations

• We have well-established partnerships with more than 500 schools and other associated organisations.

Your Student Experience

• Deepen your knowledge, experience and understanding through placements and visits to relevant, professional organisations.

• Gain the ability to reflect sensitively on the issues and barriers young people with SEND face in education while exploring ways to address them.

• Benefit from the support of your own personal tutor as well as unit and course coordinators.

• Broaden your understanding through regular visits by professionals from schools and academy chains; SEN schools; local education authorities; and other involved agencies.

• Our Bedford campus is a small, thriving academic community where academic staff get to know you well.