Teaching Assistant: CACHE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools (QCF)

Syllabus

Part A

Child and young person development

(H/601/3305, Unit Level: 2; GLH: 15 hours; Credits: 2)

• 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

Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people

(K/601/3323, Unit Level: 2; GLH: 20 hours; Credits: 3)

• 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

Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults

(F/601/3313, Unit Level: 2; GLH: 15 hours; Credits: 2)

• Know how to interact with and respond to children and young people
• Know how to interact with and respond to 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

Equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people

(D/601/3321, Unit Level: 2; GLH: 15 hours; Credits: 2)

• 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

Part B

Schools as organisations

(A/601/3326, Unit Level: 3; GLH: 15 hours; Credits: 3)

• 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

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Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 80 hrs.