School of Psychology, Counselling and Inclusive Education

A rigorous introduction to psychological theory across the lifespan, from attachment and cognitive development to identity in later life. Students learn to read research critically and apply it to real educational, family and care settings.

Practical listening skills taught through structured triad work, observation and supervised feedback. Students build the micro-skills of counselling while learning where the helper role ends and therapy begins.

A grounded introduction to common mental health conditions, their presentation and their impact on daily life. Designed to build confident, non-clinical response in workplaces, schools and community settings.

Builds the knowledge and relational skill to work with people affected by trauma without re-traumatising them. Covers the trauma response, triggers, grounding, and the organisational conditions trauma-informed work requires.

A neurodivergence-affirming introduction to autistic and ADHD experience, moving beyond deficit descriptions to practical support. Includes sensory profiles, executive function, masking and communication differences.

Prepares teachers and trainers to design genuinely inclusive learning for neurodivergent students. Combines neurodiversity theory with practical curriculum, assessment and classroom design work.

Trains advocates to work alongside disabled people on rights, access and choice, grounded in the social model of disability. Covers representation, negotiation and the legal frameworks that support challenge.

A comprehensive grounding in special educational needs for practitioners in schools, tutoring and care. Covers identification, individual planning, multi-agency working and the statutory assessment process.

Prepares practitioners to support families and young people through difficulty, from early help conversations to structured group work. Strong emphasis on strengths-based practice, safeguarding and community assets.

The practical implementation award for inclusive education, focused on materials, platforms and pedagogy that remove barriers before they arise. Includes a full accessibility audit of the learner's own teaching materials.