This course provides a comprehensive foundation in understanding and supporting individuals with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). It explores inclusive practices across educational and care settings, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to promote equity and participation for all learners.
Students engage with a range of modules covering topics such as child development, inclusive pedagogy, legislation and policy, communication strategies, and multi-agency collaboration. Practical placements and case studies enrich learning, offering real-world insights into inclusive education.
Designed to enhance career prospects, this course prepares graduates for roles in education, social care, and community support, and serves as a strong foundation for further study in teaching, psychology, or specialist SEND roles.
All modules are valued at 20 credits:
· SNF401 - Developing Skills for Learning and Personal and Professional Development
· SNF403 - Introduction to and Historical Perspective of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
· SNF405 - Reflective Practice 1 (PDP)
· Introduction to reflective practice in the classroom and workplace
· SNF402 - The Inclusive Practitioner
· SNF404 - Working with Individuals with Sensory and/or Physical Disabilities
· SNF406 - Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD) & Challenging Behaviours
· SNF501 - Contemporary Issues
· SNF502 - Understanding Autism
· SNF503 - Communication and Language Development
· SNF504 - Research Skills
· SNF505 - Mental Health Issues and the Impact on Children, Adolescents, and Their Families
· SNF506 - Reflective Practice 2 (PDP)
This Level 5 programme sits within a two-year provision which follows on from Level 4. The duration of the level 5 programme is two academic years from September to June.
Students must attend one day at college per week and acquire a placement within a SEND relevant setting for 10 hours per week. There is also an expectation that
students undertake a further 10 hours per week of study outside of timetabled sessions.
Foundation Degree in Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusive Practice - 240 credits, all modules must be approved by Birmingham Newman University
If you are not successful in achieving the full 240 credits, exit awards relating to the number of credits achieved are subject to agreement with Birmingham Newman University.
There are no examinations on this programme of study. Each module is assessed individually and throughout the course you will be assessed through the following methods:
Full-time applications should be submitted via UCAS using the following codes:
Course Code: X360
Institution Code: S26
Campus Code: Blossomfield
Standard offer: 96 UCAS Tariff Points or MMM profile in preferably in a relevant subject
A Levels: CCC preferably in a relevant subject
T-Levels: Pass with (C or above on the Core) preferably in a relevant subject
BTEC: MMM/DD preferably in a relevant subject
UCAS Tariff: 96 UCAS Tariff Points preferably in a relevant subject
Access to Higher Education: 60 Credits overall with 45 Credits at level 3 with a minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff Points in a related subject
Level 3 Apprenticeship: Successfully achieve an advanced apprenticeship in a related subject.
GCSE/IGCSE English Language grades 9-4/A*-C or recognised equivalent. GCSE/IGCSE Maths grades 9-4/A*-C or recognised equivalent.
English Language Requirements
Students who are non-native English speakers or who have not studied the final two years of school in English but can demonstrate capability in English at a standard commensurate to IELTS 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 being awarded on individual sections for a level 4, 5 or 6 qualifications may be considered as eligible to apply for the programme.
Contextual Offer
A Levels: CDD in a related subject area
T-Levels: Pass (C or above on the core) profile in a related subject area
BTEC: MMP or DM
UCAS Tariff: 80 UCAS Tariff Points profile in a related subject area
Access to Higher Education: 60 Credits overall with 45 Credits at level 3 with a minimum of 80 UCAS Tariff Points profile in a related subject area.
Contextualised Admissions - our contextualised offer, for students who meet widening participation criteria - is 80 UCAS tariff points. Find out more about contextualised offers https://www.solihull.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/contextualised-admissions-policy-higher-education.pdf
Applications for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) are welcomed in accordance with the Solihull College Admissions Policy. Any student wishing to apply for RPL or RPEL should first speak to the Programme Coordinator and provide a full transcript of the work to be considered. The Programme Coordinator will then map the learning outcomes for the previously completed study to those of the programme and make a recommendation to the APL/APEL Committee.
You should be working with children and young people aged 0 to 25 years with SEND condition for 10 hours per week for the duration of the course.
You may need to cover travel costs to work placements. There may be additional costs for relevant field trips and equipment such as textbooks, as well as costs for printing resources and photocopying as necessary
Costs depend on the direction and ambition of your work. We suggest budgeting approximately £250 for materials and workbooks in the first year.
If you are not working and do not hold a DBS on the update service, you will be required to pay for a DBS to complete this course.
If you need to re-take a module due to non-achievement, this will also incur a cost.
You may be eligible for the Solihull College Higher Education Bursary (a non-repayable bursary of £1000 to help towards study). For details of eligibility criteria and how to apply see https://sway.cloud.microsoft/fYJIIFPhCwEYgO4E?ref=Link
Full time students with dependants may wish to review the government's Childcare Grant https://www.gov.uk/childcare-grant and Parent's Learning Allowance https://www.gov.uk/parents-learning-allowance Please read our full terms and conditions https://www.solihull.ac.uk/uni-level-learner/policies-and-applicant-information/
If you are not working and do not hold a DBS on the update service, you will be required to pay for a DBS in order to complete this course. Info about finance bursaries etc. - https://www.solihull.ac.uk/uni-level-learner/student-services/ Please read our full terms and conditions https://www.solihull.ac.uk/uni-level-learner/policies-and-applicant-information/
For a more detailed information please refer to the course specifications.
Please note that when you enrol you are accepting that the course content and module descriptions are accurate at the time of publishing and that the course content as described is based on what is possible to deliver under the government advice and social distancing rules at that particular time. In the event of changes made to those rules, by national or local government, the College may need to make further alterations to the published course content. By enrolling with the College, you will be confirming that you are content to proceed with the course as detailed at that time and on the basis that the programme may be subject to reasonable change.
Upon successful completion of this course of study, you will achieve the Foundation Degree in Special Educational Needs, Disabilities and Inclusive Practice. This can be used to progress to level 6 courses, apprenticeships and employment within care, community and education settings. A progression route could include the BA (hons) in Special Educational Needs, Disabilities and Inclusive Practice at Solihull College and University Centre.
Blossomfield Campus
Sept-2025
Various
09:00-17:00
£8093
DLAAA132BCF1
Full Time
