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Award in Preparing to Work in Schools Level 1
Course details
Course code
Q00015749Course date
Fee range
How you'll learn
Venue
St Andrews St Baptist Ch (Cambridge)43 St. Andrews Street
Cambridge
CB2 3AR
Level of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you’re not confident in your skills, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic skills and knowledge needed for this subject
Level 2: Building on basic knowledge or experience. Similar to Grade 4/ C at GCSE or O level in England or Standards in Scotland.
Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of skills. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and skills in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic skills or knowledge but want to progress them further.
Advanced: Build on the solid experience and skills you have in this subject, applying your skills and knowledge in a more complex way.
Course overview
Course description
Learn about the teaching and learning environment in a school. Understand the different job roles that exist, such as learning assistant, support worker, and various admin roles. Understand the process of child development and factors which improve child well-being. Learn ways to support children’s well-being and safeguard them. Gain practical skills for communicating with children and young people.
This qualification is ideal for anyone considering a job role at a school. It is suitable for all types of learners. This course can be the first step for anybody wanting to get a teaching qualification or work in a support role in a school.
This course usually takes around 3 months to complete. The aim is to prepare learners for further study. When you complete this qualification, you can progress to a Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges. You can also study other child development courses to gain deeper knowledge.
Your tutor will assess your learning through different tasks. These could include presentations, posters, leaflets, or worksheets. These tasks will be included in your portfolio for assessment. Your tutor will guide and support you during your learning process.
If you have any accessibility requirements, please let us know. We’re committed to helping you access and enjoy adult education. If there’s something we can do to help you, we will.
Please make sure you have access to the internet for the duration of this course. Our tutors use the WEA’s digital learning portal, Canvas, to send you important information and tasks.
The WEA specialises in teaching adults. We want you to enjoy your studies, that’s why our tutors take great care to create a positive learning environment.
Most of our courses are free for most of our learners. Please note that you need to get to the end of the enrolment process to see the discounts.
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What financial support is available?
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We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.
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What other support is available?
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All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.
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