Category:
Functional Skills
About this course
This qualification supports transition, pre-service or early career learning for all support staff roles in school. Providing learners with the essential knowledge for working with children and young people in a school context.
What will I study?
Child and young person development
Main stages of child/young person development
Influences that affect child/young person development
Effects of transition on children and young person’s development
Communication and professional relationships with children, young people, and adults
Interacting with children and young people
Interacting with adults
Communication with children, young people and adults
Legislations, policies and procedures for confidentiality and data protection
Equality, diversity, and inclusion in work with children and young people
importance of promoting equality and diversity with children and young people
Impact of prejudice and discrimination on children and young people
Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
Legislations, guidelines, policies, and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children/young people including e-safety
Emergency procedure and what to do when a child/young person is ill or injured.
Schools as organisations
Different types of schools in the education sector
Organisation of schools regarding roles and responsibilities
Laws and cods of practise that affect work in school
Range and purpose of school policies and procedures
Wider context of school operations
completed within this course are:
Searching for a job
Apply for a job
Interview Skills
Why study here?
We don’t just develop the knowledge and skills, we go above and beyond to develop interpersonal skills that help you develop your career. Not just filling out a workbook, taking away the foundations of a great career. Practical vocational experience. Linked to businesses in your community – linked to employment opportunities.
Entry requirements
14+ years old
Must have legally lived within the UK for at least 3 years
As part of your enrolment process, you’ll complete some initial screening to identify your current working level and to build your learning plan. As part of this process, we’ll provide you with career information and advice to select the best option for you
Course duration
80 Guided Learning Hours
What courses can I progress to?
Subject to eligibility, contact us for more information.
Tuition fees
This course is free and accessible to anyone who matches the entry requirements.
How to apply
To apply for this course, please contact us at enquiries@workpays.co.uk
Please note
We make every effort to ensure the information within our online course directory is accurate and a true representation of the courses we are offering in 2023-24. However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.