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Support Work in Schools Level 2 Award (QCF)
Vocational qualification
Distance
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification Level 2
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Class hours
80h
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Duration
Flexible
The objective of this course is to develop useful abilities to support different types of schools in the education sector. You will be able to work with children and young people and encourage them with their personal development.
About this course
As it's a knowledge based qualification, it can be taken by learners not yet employed in a school, as well as providing initial training/induction for those new in post. This course provides students with the perfect opportunity to gain a recognised qualification in the child care sector without the need for placement work.
Anyone not yet employed or new within a school who wants to gain a recognised qualification.
Students looking to enrol onto this course should meet the following criteria:
Be aged 16 Years or above
Possess a solid knowledge of the English language
Have access to a PC and the internet for the duration of the whole course
Basic computer skills: e.g. Word processing, emailing, uploading documents etc
Have a genuine desire to succeed
Students do not require a placement to complete this course.
Students are able to enrol online at any time of the year. No specific enrolment dates.
Once your request has been received, a member of our friendly team will contact you to provide further information.
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Subjects
- Childminding
- Child Protection
- Teaching Assistant
- School Education
- Skills and Training
- Child care
- Child Teaching
- Children Education
- School guidance
- School support
Teachers and trainers (1)
Allocated Upon Enrolment
Tutor
Course programme
Know the main stages of child and young person development
Understand the kinds of influences that affect children and young people’s development
Understand the potential effects of transitions on children and young people’s development
UNIT 2: Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
Know about the legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people including e-safety
Know what to do when children or young people are ill or injured, including emergency procedures
Know how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused, harmed or bullied
UNIT 3: Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults
Know how to interact with and respond to children and young people
How to interact with and respond to adults
Know how to communicate with children, young people and adults
Know how to communicate with children, young people and adults
Know about current legislation, policies and procedures for confidentiality and sharing information, including data protection
UNIT 4: Equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people
Understand the importance of promoting equality and diversity in work with children and young people
Understand the impact of prejudice and discrimination on children and young people
Understand inclusion and inclusive practices in work with children and young people
UNIT 5: Schools as organisations
Know the different types of schools in the education sector
Know how schools are organised in terms of roles and responsibilities
Understand how schools uphold their aims and values
Know about the laws and codes of practice that affect work in schools
Know about the range and purpose of school policies and procedures
Know about the wider context in which schools operate
Additional information
Support Work in Schools Level 2 Award (QCF)