Childhood, Youth and Special Educational Needs Foundation Degree FD

<strong>Advance your career in childhood education with our two-year Childhood, Youth & Special Educational Needs Foundation Degree. Designed for professionals already working or volunteering in education, childcare, or support roles, this flexible Level 5 course will allow you to study alongside your current job role.</strong> <br/><br/>This part-time, interdisciplinary-focused course is perfect for those who are looking to upskill and specialise in special educational needs (SEN) across early years, schools, or youth services. <br/><br/>Co-developed with practitioners, the course blends theory with practice, giving you the tools to create inclusive, supportive environments for all children and young people. Taking a holistic approach, you’ll explore a range of contexts to allow you to fully understand the diverse needs and services for children and young people with SEN. <br/><br/><strong>What youll learn</strong> <br/><br/><br/>• Explore neurodiversity, autism, and how to adopt inclusive teaching approaches to support diverse learners. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Critically analyse education policy and its real-world impact on children with SEN and their families. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop specialist knowledge of current research, theory, and interventions in childhood education. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Reflect on your own professional practice to strengthen your role as a SEN practitioner. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Collaborate with peers across different educational areas to gain fresh insight into multi-agency and community-based approaches. <br/><br/><br/><br/>Whether youre in early years, a teaching assistant role, youth work, or family support, this degree empowers you to deepen your impact and progress in your career. <br/><br/><strong>Study options and Location</strong><br/><br/><strong>Twilight:</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Canterbury Campus<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Medway Campus<br/><br/>

University isn't just an education, it's the start of your career. At Canterbury Christ Church University, you'll get to explore a number of exciting career paths, whatever you study. <br/><br/>Ranked 1st in the UK for graduate employment (HESA: Graduate Outcomes 2023), Christ Church is home to career-relevant courses and industry-standard facilities. Film production students can showcase their creativity in the fully-equipped Film/TV studio, forensics students can test their observational skills in mock crime scenes, and medicine students can get a taste of life as a doctor in simulated hospital wards. <br/><br/>With a campus in a World Heritage Site, Canterbury is also less than an hour on the train from London and is buzzing with student life. You've got beautiful coast and countryside right on your doorstep, and plenty of opportunities to make friends. With Christ Church's societies including Music, Table Tennis, Cheese & Wine and Drama, you're bound to meet your friends for life. <br/><br/>Apply now to secure your place at Christ Church this September.