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University of Leeds

Inclusive Education: Exploring SEND Practice and Strategies

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Transform your approach to inclusive education by exploring the nature of SEND

Nearly 1.5 million children in the UK have special educational needs or disabilities (SEND), about 16.5% of the total student population. This makes it crucial for educators, caregivers, and family members of those with special needs to be equipped with the knowledge to support these learners effectively.

This four-week, introductory course from the University of Leeds delves into SEND, focusing on inclusive strategies and teaching methods through practical applications.

Learn practical support strategies for special education

Begin this course by exploring various support strategies tailored for special education settings. These strategies are designed to enhance learning experiences and address the specific needs of individuals with disabilities.

By exploring models of disability, you’ll learn how to approach supporting individuals with disabilities in educational contexts.

Gain insights about diverse learners from real-world experiences

Through practical case studies, you’ll deepen your understanding of SEND and the ways to support young and mature students with Down’s syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism, and dyslexia.

Become an advocate for learners with special educational needs 

Empower inclusive education and champion the rights of individuals with SEND by discussing legislative frameworks and policy guidelines with a dynamic learning community dedicated to fostering inclusivity.

Discover pathways for transformative learning and careers in education

You’ll wrap up this course by exploring additional SEND resources, career opportunities, and additional education programmes offered by the University of Leeds.

By the end, you’ll be prepared to help individuals with SEND thrive in educational environments by identifying and addressing their specific needs effectively.

This course is designed to help learners promote inclusive learning and equitable classroom environments through SEND applications and strategies.

It’s ideal for individuals pursuing a career in education, looking to upskill for SEND-related roles, or current educators, caregivers, or family members of those with special educational needs or disabilities.

You’ll gain a comprehensive overview of SEND principles and practices throughout this course, so no prior knowledge is needed to join.

Syllabus

  • Introduction to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
    • Welcome
    • People, definitions and ways of thinking about SEND
    • Models of disability
    • Summary
  • The range of special educational needs and disabilities
    • About Week 2
    • Case studies: George and Vinita
    • Summary
  • Good practice in SEND support
    • About Week 3
    • SEND support practice in educational settings and at home
    • Case studies: Holly and Akia
    • Summary
  • What's next for you?
    • About Week 4
    • Exploring sources of support
    • Planning your next steps in SEND
    • Summary

Taught by

Anita Collins

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4.9 rating, based on 36 Class Central reviews

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  • Anonymous
    This course gave me a solid, practical foundation for understanding SEND and inclusive practice. What I appreciated most was how it connected the theory to real-world scenarios, especially the sections on recognising additional needs early, using ev…
  • Anonymous
    The team did a great job in putting all of these work into one piece just to impact the society with the knowledge. I say thank you to them, especially the instructor. This course is a best practice to the field of special needs education. The concepts shared are quite in sync with real world cases. The case studies used, are actually practical examples of what we experience in schools and even in the society. I learnt particularly that children with SEND can also become stars in the society when they are supported with the right resources.
  • Anonymous
    A well thought out and structured course which gave an excellent introduction to an extremely complicated area. I found the video material particularly useful as it dealt with real people in real life situations.
  • Anonymous
    A well thought out and structured course which gave an excellent introduction to an extremely complicated area. I found the video material particularly useful as it dealt with real people in real life situations.
  • Anonymous
    This is a very good general introduction to SEND. Which signposted lots of ways to increase your knowledge and provided additional reading materials relevant to the subject for those wanting more background information. However, be aware that in order to gain anything meaningful from this course you will definitely need to be prepared to spent more than 1 hour per week on it. Probably 2-4 hours is more realistic.
  • Anonymous
    A very useful course. It helped clarify the differences between the medical model and social model for differently abled students and how to better provide for them to access learning within the classroom.
  • Anonymous
    This course was phenomenal! It gave me a massive insight to the lives of SEND individuals, how they can be labelled based on the medical and social models of disability, and how reasonable adjustments can be made to their environments to support them in school/work and at home. Would definitely recommend
  • Anonymous
    Thank you for taking us through this course. It has widened my horizon on the concept of SEND. The cases investigated made the learning clearer and more engaging. I understood what to do if every learner has access and walks freely in the school, at home, and in the community.

    I implore every teacher to take this course too.

  • Anonymous
    At first I didn't know the concepts and terminologies used in the course. But after the completion I have been able to understand fully and even assist my children with ADHD learn better. And look forward to learning more about support for children with both physical and learning disabilities.
  • Anonymous
    A very informative and easily navigable course. It consolidated my knowledge and expanded it, too. I found the opportunity to read others' experiences in the comments section enlightening. Great that you get a certificate at the end! Would fully recommend this course.
  • Anonymous
    I found this course to be interesting and kept me engaged- even though I was experiencing some huge life disturbances and interruptions- this course kept pulling me back to finish it. That alone is a testament to the quality of the course.
  • Anonymous
    A very educative and informed course. This course had shaped my mind about SEND, the examples of SEND. The various strategies for dealing with SEND. To me, I now know a person with SEND is not a disadvantaged however, their strength can be improved for them to fit well in our society
  • Anonymous
    The course is easy to understand and packed with information needed to understand the topic. I commend how easy it is to navigate the course and how user-friendly it is. The study of the people used as examples is clear and complete. It gave me ease to imagine them whenever I am reading. Thank you so much for providing this course. May you help more people with special needs. God bless!
  • Anonymous
    This is very knowledge able course that really makes you think around the issues and the effect children with special needs faces during their schooling. this cover varies send needs , and gives information abut model of care, implementation of legislation for supporting children with special educational needs
    I recommend this course as a good introduction to anyone interested in working with people with SEN or as a useful revision for people already working in SEN.
  • Anonymous
    In Italy and abroad the intervention policies for people with special needs are very much underlined. In educational contexts the awareness of specific intervention to support children with special needs has grown. This course helps to undestand the correct approch to peolple with SEND, both from a personal point of view and in terms of adjustment of the environment in which the person shoud move and act easily.
  • Anonymous
    This 4-week course was easy to complete and not too demanding of time. I think it is current and useful for people who are already very familiar with Inclusive Education, as there are new aspects to consider, but it is also attainable for those with less understanding.
  • Anonymous
    This course is very valuable for teachers because it provides us the infomration needed in addressing the needs of SEND students.
  • Anonymous
    I thought this course was extremely well thought out. It had a progress check at the start and end and then provided all of the information to become more successful by the end of the course. Real-world scenarios also support the practical learning of SEND and give a greater understanding of what is actually available and what we can do to help those within SEND.
  • Anonymous
    I found this to be a really useful introduction to how to support SEND pupils in schools. In particular, it helps to shift the mindset towards SEND from the traditional medical model to a social one, encouraging us to reflect on how learning environment impacts SEND learners' experience. There is a useful set of case studies, links to external agencies and lots of practical tips related to different learners' experiences and the support in place to help them thrive educationally.
  • Anonymous
    This is a brilliant course that really makes you think around the issues that effect children with special needs.
    It covers Models of Care,relevant legislation, case studies and relevant charities,and is presented in a variety of ways.g quizes, videos, case studies so is engaging and in manageable sections.
    I recommend this course as a good introduction to anyone interested in working with people with SEN or as a useful revision for people already working in SEN.

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