Children and Young People (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities SEND)

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.

Modules Include: 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

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