Foundation Degree in Learning and Teaching (FDLT) SEN/D Welcome Pack
Welcome to Foundation Degree in Learning and Teaching (Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusive Provision) – September 2026.
The Foundation Degree in Learning and Teaching SEN/D and Inclusive Provision (FDLT SEN/DIP)pathway which is designed for support staff who are currently working in specialist SEN/D and inclusive settings and who wish to gain a recognised qualification specific to their role. The course aims to broaden and deepen your understanding of the context of education, inclusion and development and strengthen your ability to support children’s learning and development within the broader life of the setting.
The program is designed to allow students to engage in informed discussions and debates around how to support neurodiverse learners across the educational spectrum. This takes into consideration Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, Autism, Cognition and the sensory and physical needs learners you may be working with in your context. This is taught by experts in the field of Special Educational Needs and Inclusion, who will draw on their research and vocational backgrounds to help contextualise your learning in the field of Inclusive Studies. You are encouraged to develop a deeper understanding of your work by analysing it in the context of relevant principles and research.
Your Course Leader
Abbie Deeming
Senior Lecturer in Education (ECYP)
Abbie.Deeming@northampton.ac.uk
As well as timetabling the course, I am a personal tutor and teach on several of the modules. I can help with advice and signposting if you have any questions or concerns about the course or the University.
Additional staff
- Adam Chapman, Senior Lecturer and Admissions Tutor
- Korrin Smith-Whitehouse, Senior Lecturer
- Alexia Achtypi, Senior Lecturer
- Dom Murphy, Senior Lecturer
- Tereza Aidonopoulou, Senior Lecturer
Welcome and Induction
When you arrive at the University of Northampton, there’s plenty to get involved with during Welcome Week. However, the Foundation Degree in Learning and Teaching starts before the University’s Welcome Week.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact induction organiser, Abbie Deeming: Abbie.Deeming@northampton.ac.uk.
Thursday 10 September
Session: Enrolment and Induction
- Time: 9am – 1pm (BST)
- Location: We will meet in the Learning Hub Atrium, Waterside campus
Please make sure that you have completed all of the pre-enrolment and brought the required paperwork with you in order to complete your enrolment. You will also need equipment to make notes as teaching will start in the afternoon, 2 – 4pm.
Reading lists
The reading list can be found on our Padlet.
