Level 1
Supporting Teaching & Learning

Course Description

Key Points

Develop an understanding of the teaching environment
Learn how to support the well-being of children

Ideal for leaners wanting to work in a school setting
Progress to Level 2 study award in Support Work in Schools

About your Level 1 Award

If you are interested in working with, and supporting children in a school environment, this course will give you the foundation knowledge you need.

The objective of this qualification is to prepare you for further study in education while honing your understanding of the learning environment.

You will learn how to support the well-being of children and young people as well as gain an understanding of young person development.

Once you have completed this course you can progress on to study a Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges or the Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning.

Modules

Unit 1: Understand schools as organisations

The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with the knowledge needed to understand schools as organisations.

Understand the different types of schools
Understand policies and procedures in schools
Understand different areas of learning in schools

Unit 2: Understand how to keep children and young people healthy, safe and well

The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with the knowledge and understanding needed for children to be healthy and well. The unit considers areas and patterns of child development and explores issues around keeping children safe.

Understand the main stages of development from birth to 19 years of age
Understand how to keep individuals safe in the learning environment
Understand how to protect children and young people
Understand healthy eating
Understand equality, diversity and inclusion

Unit 3: Understand how to communicate with children, young people and adults

The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with the knowledge and understanding needed to communicate effectively with children, young people and adults.

Understand how to communicate effectively with children, young people and adults
Understand how to communicate within a team
Understand how to encourage individuals in a learning environment

Requirements

No prior qualifications are required before beginning this course.

Assessment

At the end of each unit there is an assessment to ensure you understand and have completed the learning.

Qualifications

Upon successful completion of the course learners will be awarded with a NCFE CACHE Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Schools (QRN: 603/2477/6)

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