The subjects of person-centred planning and self-directed service and the principles of equality, diversity and safeguarding underpin the ethos of this course. The programme also offers participants the chance to specialise in areas of particular interest, such as the autism spectrum and specific behavioural, emotional and social difficulties.
You will also gain a deeper understanding of the experiences of children and young people who may have been marginalised or excluded from traditional educational settings.
UCW has been awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize and Association of Colleges Beacon Awards to recognise our commitment to supporting students with learning differences or disabilities. We are also a Centre for Excellence in SEND.
You will also be invited to attend optional daytrips at an additional expense. In recent years, for example, students from this course have visited the Autism Show in Birmingham and attended talks by the National Autistic Society in London.
The course is taught in our Knightstone Campus in the centre of Weston. You will also have access to our new University Centre in the Winter Gardens building on Weston seafront. The brand new facility includes bright and spacious learning zones, technology suites, a modern library and a café.
One of the things that sets UCW apart is our focus on work-based learning and this course includes a significant work experience element to prepare students for the real world of work. We may be able to help you in securing a great placement if you are not currently employed in a suitable setting.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the course leader Ben McConkey or UCW’s HEART student services team. It would also be great to meet you and show you around at our next Open Day.