University of Chester

Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) and the Law (Short Course)

University of Chester

Course overview

Ensuring equal opportunities for all students, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), is not just a moral imperative but a legal one as well. The legal framework surrounding SEND in educational settings is designed to safeguard the rights of individuals, guaranteeing access to appropriate support and provisions to enable their full participation and development within the educational system.

Key highlights

  • Examines the legal framework governing SEND in educational settings
  • Focuses on safeguarding the rights of learners with SEND
  • Covers legal duties to provide appropriate SEND support and provision

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarship

  • International Alumni Scholarship

    Discount is for students advancing from Bachelor’s to Master’s level.

Careers this course leads to

  • Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)
  • SEND caseworker
  • SEND officer
  • Special educational needs teacher
  • Teaching assistant

Cost of study

UK/Home: TBC | International: TBC

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Chester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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