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Supporting Education, Behaviour and Additional Needs

Study level:
Undergraduate

Course summary

This degree is suited to people who support the development and learning of children and young people, including those with additional needs, within the multiagency environment. Typically, students work in schools, children’s centres, childcare and youth services, young offender and other services.
You will further your understanding of how best to create and maintain positive conditions for learning, underpinned by research and theoretical understanding, grounded in current legislation and informed by reflective practice alongside a critical awareness of individuals’ rights. You will develop your professional knowledge and awareness which underpins working experience.

Modules

Year 1
Core modules (students are required to take):
• Values and Roles of a Principled Professional
• Theories of Learning and Development
• Power, Inclusion and Diversity of Need

Students are required to choose one option module from:
• Healthy Teams Supporting Healthy Children, Families and Communities
• Creating an Ideal Play Environment
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant Preparation Level 4

Year 2
Core modules (students are required to take):
• Safeguarding and Promoting Wellbeing
• Reflecting on Research Informed Practice
Students are required to choose one option module from:
• Specialist Co-ordinator Roles
• Behaviour and Learning in an Interconnected World
Students are required to choose one option module from:
• Risks, Rights and Social Justice in a Sustainable Society
• Play and Early Learning
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant Preparation Level 5

Assessment method

A variety of assessment methods are used which are matched to the learner outcomes for the programme. This will enable you to demonstrate the full range of knowledge and skills you have developed. You will take part in workshops, seminars and lectures. Work will be assessed on reports, presentations and essays.

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How to apply

Apply by
31 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
SLAN
Institution code:
B13
Campus name:
Barnsley College Higher Education Church Street Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

We no longer accept Tier 4 International applications

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

You must have a Level 2 Literacy qualification e.g. GCSE English Language Grade C; Functional Skills Level 2 (previously Key Skills Communication Level 2); Adult Literacy Level 2. You must have a Level 3 qualification e.g. A level, BTEC National, T Level, NVQ3 or Level 3 entry paper. You must have employer support and at least one year's volunteering/working experience. Please contact us for personalised advice on 01226 216228.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Historical entry grades data

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Student Outcomes

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80 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

100 Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£5995Year 1
Northern Ireland£5995Year 1
Scotland£5995Year 1
Wales£5995Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Fees are quoted based on 2023 entry information and are subject to change for 2024.

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