Introduction
The Leading Inclusive Practice module will help you to develop a critical understanding of published material on leadership and management models, leadership history, leadership styles and the difference between leadership and management. This will build upon the fundamentals of leadership theory that has been learnt during previous study on a National Professional Qualification (NPQ).
You will critically analyse your own leadership styles and that of your educational setting and reflect on and formulate arguments for leading and managing inclusive practice. You will also develop your skills of leadership and management, understand what is meant by Inclusive leadership, and how to apply the skills and strategies you learn to an improvement project.
This is one of the recommended modules on our Masters in Inclusive Educational Leadership and Masters in Pastoral Care, but when combined with other modules can also be completed as part of one of our other Masters programmes: Autism, Educational Assessment or SEND and Inclusion.
To complete this module you must bring in Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) from your leadership NPQ. If you have not completed a leadership NPQ, you will need to choose the 60 credit version of this module instead. *Please note, the title of this module is subject to approval.
Why study the Leading Inclusive Practice module?
Choose this module and:
- Build knowledge of the historical context of inclusive education and SEND
- Develop a critical understanding of and knowledge of leadership styles and structures appropriate to inclusive education allowing insights into theory and practice
- Acquire advanced academic knowledge of leadership and management
- Achieve 30 level 7 credits that you could put towards further study on any of our Masters programmes.
Select your study style and dates
Online – self paced
Online, study at your own pace and time
Info & dates
Cohorts begin in January, May and September.
The next cohort begins on 15 May 2025. Book and enrol before 15 May 2025 to join our next cohort.
Course content
- Historical context of inclusion and SEND
- Defining leadership and management
- Leadership styles
- Organisational cultures
- Management of change
- Holding others to account
- Planning
- Ethics in research
- The Change/Improvement Project
- Leadership and management research
Course details
How will you benefit?
This module will benefit you and your setting in a wide variety of ways. Over the duration of the course, you will:
- Develop your skills in leading and managing people and be able to critically examine the impact of your leadership and management on your educational setting
- Be able to better understand what is happening in your setting as a result of your own and others’ leadership
- Have the ability to manage change through effective planning, negotiation, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and review of work with stakeholders and tutors
- Demonstrate personal effectiveness skills, including communication, time management, and people management
How is the module delivered?
- Our courses are delivered through Campus Online, our unique provision for online learning.
- Campus Online allows you to study at your own pace, without the need to travel, or commit to particular dates or times. Log in to access your study materials, contact your personal tutor for support, connect and network with other delegates and make use of the extensive resource library.
- You can easily track your progress throughout the course and submit your work and evidence of assignments for feedback.
How will you be assessed?
Your assessments will consist of the following:
- A reflective learning journal, the contents of which may be used as evidence of professional practices within your e-portfolio
- Three assessed tasks:
- Critical analysis (2,000 words). A critical analysis of two different school leadership styles and structures, in the context of inclusive practice.
- Practice analysis (3,000 words). Outline of change project aimed at school improvement in the context of developing inclusive learning environments.
- Reflective analysis (1,000 words). Reflective account of developing self-awareness and leadership skills and competences gained and in development.
Are you eligible?
- You will need to hold an undergraduate degree.
- You will need to be working in an educational setting for this programme. If you aren’t currently working in an educational setting you will need written permission from a senior member of staff to regularly access a setting.
- You will need to have at least 30 credits that you can bring into the programme from a relevant National Professional Qualification (NPQ). Your NPQ credits must have been accepted via Recognition of Prior Learning.
- This module cannot be completed as part of a PGDip or MEd if you are using credits from either the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO), the International Award for SEN Coordination (iSENCO) or the 60 credit version of this module.
Are you based in an international setting?
This programme is available online and can therefore be completed anywhere in the world. The programme content is designed and written with both UK and international settings in mind.
Please click here for advice on payment options and other information relevant to those studying outside of the UK.
Choose a start date that suits you
This module is currently under development and will be available soon.
How much does the course cost?
We offer a flexible range of fees to suit your finances:
- A one-off payment of £1,525 + VAT
- Three instalments of £533 + VAT
- Ten instalments of £165 + VAT
For further information please visit the payment FAQ page found here.
Speak to us (01273 358080) or make a booking.
How long does it take to complete the course?
You will have up to a year to complete this course.
We do understand, however, that circumstances can arise that could prevent the course from being completed during this time. If this is the case, an extension can be arranged in conjunction with the admin team and your tutor.
“This course helped me develop a clearer understanding of my own leadership style. I now have a better understanding of my team dynamics and more confidence to lead a large group. My change project has led to more training needs being identified and improved practice overall.”
Helen Grant
4.5 rating
Average score as rated by delegates (2023)