This qualification is aimed at a adults who are thinking of working in a
school setting. It prepares you for further learning and training whilst helping
you to develop an understanding of the teaching and learning environment in a
school setting.
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Preparing to work in Schools Award Level 1
Level 1 - Introductory
Preparing to work in Schools Award Level 1
This qualification prepares learners for further learning and training whilst
developing an understanding of the teaching and learning environment in a school
setting.It covers areas such as how to support the well-being of a child or
young person and child and young person development. It also covers how to
communicate effectively and understanding schools as
organisations.
Location
Entry
Fees
When
Matthew Boulton College
13-01-2025
Free*
TBC
* Courses are free for 16-18s. Students aged 19 or over could be charged fees and is subject to a fee assessment. Learners on benefits in the majority of cases courses are also free. Fee assessments are completed at enrolment.
Course Length: 11 Weeks
There are no specific recommended prior learning for this qualification; however learners must to be working at minimum entry level 3 in literacy.
This qualification will be internally assessed using a range of methods, which could include written assignments or tasks such as designing a leaflet or booklet, charts or diagrams, or setting up an information board.
This award prepares you for progression routes onto either level 2 diploma for the early years practitioner or level 2 certificate in supporting, teaching and learning.
- Understand schools as organisations
- Understand how to keep children and young people healthy, safe and well
- Understand how to communicate with children, young people and adults