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Preparing to Work in Schools Level 1 Award ( + employability E3 + English)
This intent of this course is to increase your knowledge, practical and employability skills and prepares you 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 their development.
This is a qualification course and is suitable for all adults who would like to volunteer or progress towards work in a school setting. The course will give you an insight into the different roles that exist within schools.
All classes are asked to complete the Emotional Health and Wellbeing survey at the beginning and end of their course. This enables us to see whether learning has a positive impact on wellbeing and it also enables us to identify and help people who need support.
Please note: All learners are expected to attend 100% of their course and to arrive 15 minutes before the start of their class. If you do not attend for 3 consecutive weeks, you may be withdrawn. This will also reduce your chances of joining another course in the future.

Open Course Fees

£325.31(London Resident)
£244.46(London Concessionary)
£0.00 (Concessionary)
£445.47(Out of London Resident)
Prosp User 2

Open What will I learn?

The intention of this course is that you will gain knowledge around the following areas relating to working in schools:
• Understanding 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
• Improve your English skills
• Employability skills
Prosp User 3

Open How will I be assessed?

The course is continuously assessed by your tutor/assessor, using a variety of assessments – written assignments, professional discussions, case studies and question and answer sessions. You will be required to complete a portfolio for assessment to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding. You will also complete portfolios in English and Employability.
Prosp User 4

Open What experience or qualifications do I need to start this course?

You will need to attend an initial assessment before you will be able to enrol on this qualification, although you do not need any formal qualifications to apply for this course, you will need to be able to use both written and spoken English to at least Entry Level 3 standard, to complete the reading and writing elements for successful completion of the course. You will also need basic Digital Skills, this is essential to be able to successfully participate in online sessions as you will be required to work on online platforms such as Google Classroom and Moodle.
Learners may be offered additional English, Maths and digital support where appropriate. Full attendance, good punctuality and timely assignment completion are requirements of the course.
Prosp User 5

Open Important Information

Due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak, we are working under new social distancing guidance and we will be introducing blended learning. This is a way of learning remotely without being in regular face-to-face contact with your tutor in a classroom setting. You will be learning using online platforms to help you to activate this and your tutor will work closely with you to complete your qualification.
Prosp User 14

Open Is there anything I need to bring? Are there any other costs?

Open Can I get extra help?

Yes. If you think you might need some additional support with your learning, please ask your tutor or the Centre staff for more information about our learning support offer.
Prosp User 6

Open After the course….

Every learner's journey is different and your tutor will guide you on the next course that is right for you and support your learning journey.
Upon successful completion of this course (including the English component), learners may be able to progress onto: Supporting Teaching and Learning Level 2 Certificate, Children and Young People’s Workforce Level 2 Certificate or Early Year Practitioner Level 2 Diploma.
Prosp User 7

Open What job opportunities could this lead to?

This course could lead you into employment in a range of school-based settings as a learning support assistant, dependent on employer requirements and experience. Employment options would be enhanced on completion of a Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning.
Prosp User 8

Open How will I be able to give my views on the course?

We welcome views from our learners in a number of ways. You can give your views through your ILP, course evaluation forms, on-line questionnaires and our Compliments, Comments and Complaints forms which can be found in Centre offices. You may also choose to become a course representative for your class, which your tutor will discuss with the class at the start of your course.
Prosp User 9

Open Safe learning

We want you to enjoy your learning experience and feel safe, equal and respected while you are learning with us. If you have any concerns about any of these things please report it to a member of staff as soon as possible.
Prosp User 10

Open How to apply/enquire

To apply, you must attend an initial assessment session. See the brochure or contact a centre for details of upcoming dates.
You will be able to pay by cash, card or cheque (made payable to London Borough of Hillingdon).
Please note – the course will only go ahead subject to sufficient enrolments.
Prosp User 11
CHB1039
28/02/2022
18/07/2022
09:30 - 12:30
19 weeks
Brookfield ALC
Please note – the course will only go ahead subject to sufficient enrolments.
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