Education, Inclusion and Special Educational Needs (with Foundation) BA (Hons)

**Why an Integrated Foundation Stage?**An Integrated Foundation Stage starts your degree studies with a year spent learning the skills required to progress onto a full honours degree. Alongside an introduction to Education, Inclusion and Special Educational Needs, you will develop valuable study skills, communication, team work and problem-solving techniques which help to build your confidence and prepare you for the rest of your course.**Why Education, Inclusion and Special Educational Needs?**Our Education, Inclusion and Special Educational Needs degree will give you the knowledge and experience to create inclusive environments and graduate prepared for a rewarding career. You’ll investigate contemporary issues in the field, examining approaches to supporting all learners. As well as building an understanding of theories relating to education in its broadest sense, you’ll study specific profiles such as ASD, attachment, ADHD, mental health and dyslexia. We’ll also support you to identify your own particular interests and to achieve your individual career goals, encouraging you to explore and develop personal values and philosophies. There’s even the opportunity to pursue specialisms by choosing modules from courses outside education, such as Psychology, Early Childhood Studies, English, Sociology, Social Work and more.Opportunities for placements and visits in a variety of settings will give you the chance to consider future employment options, enhance your CV and put your learning into practice. You can therefore take advantage of our extensive links with local providers of education and specialist provision to gain experience in environments such as special schools, children’s centres, assessment centres, further education colleges, EAL/EFL/ESOL contexts, youth centres and pastoral support organisations.**Why University of Gloucestershire?**We’ve been using our expertise to support and inspire students since 1847. Join us and you will benefit from professional-standard facilities in the beautiful, historic surroundings of Cheltenham and Gloucester. With the University of Gloucestershire offering a wide variety of courses, you will have the best of both worlds - a large learning community with more than 80 societies and sports clubs to enjoy while also benefiting from lecturers who know and value you as an individual.Through our innovative Your Future Plan scheme, you will be challenged and supported to become the graduate that you want to be, ready to succeed in your chosen field. Your personal tutor will help you build your network of connections and take advantage of a range of opportunities including field trips and placements, offering invaluable experience outside the lecture theatre.Our students never tire of finding inspiration here in the beautiful county of Gloucestershire, home to over 45 festivals every year, including 2000trees, Wychwood and the world-famous Cheltenham Literature festival. Many students gain valuable skills and experience working at these events alongside their studies.**Come and experience the University of Gloucestershire for yourself by booking an open day at www.glos.ac.uk/BookAnOpenDay.****Experience an open day**Take the next step and book yourself a place at a University of Gloucestershire open day at www.glos.ac.uk/BookAnOpenDay. This is your chance to see the university for yourself, get a real insight into what we're about and meet your potential course tutors and lecturers. Our student ambassadors will also be on hand to show you round your campus. Take the opportunity to get up-to-the minute advice and guidance from the people who have been here and experienced University of Gloucestershire life already.**To find out more information about this course, visit www.glos.ac.uk/OurCourses, e