Leading Inclusive Practice* (30 credits)

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

• 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.

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.

• 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.

Cohorts begin in January, May and September.

The next cohort begins on 15 September 2025. Book and register before 15 September 2025 to join our next cohort.

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.

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.