Medway Adult Education

What will I learn on this course?
By the end of the course you should be able to demonstrate competence and knowledge in a classroom setting, supporting children from the age of 3 to 19 by completing a total of nine mandatory units and appropriate optional units to complete the full qualification credit value. The new QCF - NVQ Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Level 2 is made up of Mandatory Units (those that you must complete) and groups of Optional Units (those that you choose appropriate to your work role). The QCF – Qualification Credit Framework will enable learners to use acquired units from a variety of qualifications to make up full awards in other qualifications, therefore each new qualification now has a credit awarded to each unit. To complete a full award you must include units that total 30. The 9 mandatory units 24 credits and 6 more credits must be achieved from the option units Total of 30 Credits Learners will: 1. Develop knowledge of children and young person development - 2 Credits 2. Gain essential knowledge of safeguarding the welfare of children and young people - 3 Credits 3. Demonstrate and explain how to maintain communication and professional relationships - 2 Credits 4. Gain knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people - 2 Credits 5. Understand how to help improve own and team practice in schools - 3 Credits 6. Maintain and support relationships with children and young people - 3 Credits 7. Be able to demonstrate how to support children and young people’s health and safety - 3 Credits 8. Demonstrate and explain how to support children and young people’s positive behavior - 2 Credits 9. Be able to support learning activities - 4 Credits 10. You will also need to select and complete optional units that make up the difference of unit credits to total 30, (6 additional credits), further guidance will be given by your Tutor/Assessor. Group A School

Is this course suitable for me?
- You must be working in a school for at least 6 hours per week in either a paid or voluntary capacity for the full duration of the course - attendance at the work placement will be monitored - You must provide Medway Adult Education with evidence of a current DBS check for your work or voluntary placement - The actual finish date may vary from that given - This course is accredited and you will be expected to complete all assessments. - You will need access to a computer with word processing software such as MS Word installed. If you do not have a computer with this at home there are computers available in the local library. - Every attempt should be made by all learners to complete the qualification within the set guided learning hours and expected completion date, hand in assignments by the deadlines given and complete observations and reflective logs by the mutually agreed date, time and place with their appointed Tutor/Assessor. - For learners not completing within the set guided learning hours and expected completion date, for whatever reason, further costs may be incurred You will be required to attend a pre-course meeting to discuss eligibility and assessment before you can enrol on this course. This will be to establish your experience in a classroom setting as a teaching assistant and your current level of English and Maths. Your English will be assessed before being accepted on to the training. This assessment will establish your current profile in these areas, you will need to hold or be working towards a Level 1 or 2 English and at least a Level 1 maths award (or equivalents), as not only will you be expected to support pupils in these areas, but you will also need to produce personal and reflective writing for your NVQ award. The maths assessment will be undertaken when on programme, (date to be advised by your Tutor) You should be able to: - Follow written and verbal instructions - Plan, draft and proof read your own work - Write

Will there be any additional costs?
You will need to bring with you on the first session - 2 A4 ring binder for your notes - A large pad of A4 Paper - A memory stick - Your DBS (to show the Tutor for their records) During the course there may be an additional cost for the recommended text book (approximately £18-25) - Learners will be advised of this by the course tutor/assessor and should not buy anything in advance of starting the course. For learners not completing within the set guided learning hours and expected completion date, for whatever reason, further costs may be incurred

What could I go on to do after this course?
You may wish to progress onto - Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools Or undertake one of the following NVQs. - Level 2 Certificate in Children and Young People’s Workforce (Early Learning and Childcare) Or undertake one of the following courses - First Aid – Emergency – Pediatric or Appointed Person - Computing course For progression to further or higher education for Teachers or a Foundation in Early Years please visit the following websites for information If you wish to explore your learning, work or career options, you can speak to a fully trained careers advisor on 0800 100 900. https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk If you need further advice please telephone 01634 338400.

Attendance Policy
In order to get the most out of your course you will need to attend as many sessions as possible. We recommend at least 90%. If you do have a holiday booked during term time please let the tutor know in advance so that we can help you catch up on missed sessions and ensure that you still achieve the course outcomes. If you are unavoidably ill or unable to attend please contact 01634 338400 so that we can let your tutor know, and so they can send you any work you may have missed.