SUPPORTING TEACHING & LEARNING IN SCHOOLS Level 2 (TQUK) Ofqual Qual No: 601/2726/0
Student Profile
The course is available to learners 16+ who are interested in working within a school, particularly in the role of a Teaching Assistant, Classroom Assistant or Learning Support Assistant. It is a competence based qualification which requires students to be employed in a school setting or to have a voluntary placement.
Aims
The course aims to enable learners to understand the roles and responsibilities of those involved in supporting teaching and learning in schools, and provides an opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge required to do this effectively and in a self- directed way. It prepares learners to support the Teacher and the delivery of curriculum within a school, as well as developing skills to help children and young people to develop self-esteem, independence and skills for learning. It seeks to further develop professional and technical skills and knowledge, and an understanding of the importance of positive relationships within a school.
Structure
The course has 11 units and students must complete each unit
Study Method
The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of enrolment. In addition, students of this qualification will need to arrange and undertake a work placement of a minimum of 50 hours during their course.
Course Accreditation
TQUK Level 2 Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools
This course provides successful students with a qualification from TQUK, regulated by Ofqual. TQUK is an Awarding Organisation recognised by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) in England and by the Welsh Government.
This is a competence based qualification suitable for all roles in schools, including site staff, administrators etc as well as those who work directly with children and young people. It seeks to develop the knowledge and understanding that all those working in a school setting will need and covers areas such as safeguarding, communication and understanding the school context.
Please Note: a work placement of at least 50 hours is required to complete this option.
Assessment
Students are required to compile a portfolio of evidence which demonstrates their learning against each of the assessment criteria of the course. Portfolios are assessed by a tutor. Some portfolio evidence will need to be witnessed by a competent person in the workplace hence students must be employed in school or arrange and complete a work experience placement.
Course Duration
Students may register at any time and have a full year to complete their studies. The course will take around 180 hours of study to compete.
Price and Payment Methods
Please refer to current price list
Pack/Course Contents
Your study pack is dispatched in full at the time of enrolment and provides all you need to complete your studies:
• Studyguide
• Comprehensive study notes for each
element of the course
• Self-assessment activities
• Assignments
• Tutor support
• Assignment marking & feedback
• Certification
Course Structure: The course consists of 11 units:
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Qual No 601/2726/0
Course Unit
Qualification Unit
1
Child and young person development (H/601/3305)
This unit explores:
♦ The main stages of child and young person development
♦ The kinds of influences that affect children and young people’s development
♦ The potential effects of transitions on children and young people’s development
2
Support learning activities (A/601/7411)
This unit explores:
♦ How to support the teacher in planning learning activities
♦ How to prepare for, support and evaluate learning activities
♦ How to observe and report on learner participation and progress
♦ How to evaluate own practice in relation to supporting literacy, numeracy and ICT
3
Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people (K/601/3323)
This unit explores:
♦ Legislative guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
including e-safety
♦ What to do when children or young people are ill or injured, including emergency procedures
♦ How to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused, harmed or bullied
4
Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults (F/601/3313)
This unit explores:
♦ How to interact with and respond to children and young people
♦ How to interact with and respond to adults
♦ How to communicate with children, young people and adults
♦ Current legislation, policies and procedures for confidentiality and sharing information, data protection
5
Equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people (D/601/3321)
This unit explores:
♦ The importance of promoting equality and diversity in work with children and young people
♦ The impact of prejudice and discrimination on children and young people
♦ The inclusion and inclusive practices in work with children and young people
6
Help improve own and team practice in schools (T/601/7391)
This unit explores:
♦ How to reflect and improve own practice
♦ How to support the work of the team
7
Maintain and support relationships with children and young people (D/601/7403)
This unit explores:
♦ How to communicate with children and young people
♦ Developing and maintaining relationships with children and young people
♦ Supporting relationships between children and young people and others in the setting
8
Support children and young people’s health and safety (T/601/7410)
This unit explores:
♦ The legislative and policy framework for health and safety
♦ How to recognise and manage risks to children and young people’s health, safety and security
♦ How to support children and young people to assess and manage risk
♦ How to respond to emergency situations
9
Support Children and Young People’s Positive Behaviour (T/601/7407)
This unit explores:
♦ The policies and procedures of the setting for promoting children and young people’s positive behaviour
♦ How to support positive behaviour
♦ How to respond to inappropriate behaviour
10
Schools as organisations (T/601/3325)
This unit explores:
♦ The different types of schools in the education sector
♦ How schools are organised in terms of roles and responsibility
♦ How schools uphold their aims and values
♦ The laws and codes of practice that affect work in schools
♦ The range and purpose of school policies and procedures
♦ The wider context in which schools operate
11
Prepare and maintain learning environments (D/601/7417)
This unit explores:
♦ How to prepare learning environments
♦ How to prepare learning materials
♦ How to monitor and maintain learning environments
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