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  • Starting
    8 Sep 2025
    Location
    Kingston Hall Road Centre
    Duration
    2 Years
    Study Mode
    Full Time
    Start Date
    Sep 2025
    End Date
    25 Jun 2027
    Level
    Level 4-5
    Code
    KCC5011UF

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Level 5 - Foundation Degree (FdA) Childhood Studies (Special Educational Needs)

Level 5 - Foundation Degree (FdA) Childhood Studies (Special Educational Needs)

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The Childhood Studies (with SEN) Foundation Degree gives you the opportunity to integrate study and setting-based practices, to help enhance your knowledge, and further your academic and professional learning.

Flexible in its format and led by specialist academics and experienced childhood practitioners, this course enables you to work and study at the same time.

If you are working on a paid or voluntary basis with children and young people in a setting such as a school, nursery, youth group or library service, or working in childcare of foster case. this course is a great option.

  • Entry Requirements


    • A level (or equivalent L3) or be expected to obtain this qualification prior to the start of the course.
    • GCSE at grade 4 or C (or equivalent) in English Language.

  • Course Content


    During the foundation degree, you'll reflect on a range of issues that affect the development of children and young people. You'll explore the relationship between child development and practices in the workplace by carrying out practical research tasks. You'll also investigate issues related to disability, autism, speech, language and social communication needs, and sensory differences and physical conditions.

    Through inquiry, debate, reflection, and a purposeful integration of literature and current evidence related to child development and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), you'll make meaningful connections to develop your practice and impact.

    You'll explore the childhood issues related to SEND in greater depth throughout the course, and examine child development from a range of perspectives, including psychology, sociology, policy and the history of education.

    The practical nature of this course means you'll be able to apply newly acquired knowledge directly to your work, as an evidence-informed professional.

  • Additional Information


    Application to be made via UCAS:

    Course Code: X325 Institution Code: C10 Campus Name: South Thames Colleges Group (Kingston College) Campus Code: J

    This course is run in conjunction with Canterbury Christ Church University.

  • Course Structure


    Two-year, part-time (day time).