Step into Schools |
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Blended Course
Online Course
| Course Fee | £40.00 |
| Concession Fee | £20.00 |
Course Details
This course is for learners who would like to take their first step towards working in a school environment. The course will enable you to develop your verbal and written communication skills in order to work in a school setting.
You will:
- Gain an awareness of the different types of school settings.
- Gain awareness of Safeguarding in schools. You will gain a CPD certificate in Safeguarding Adults and Children and will also be offered an E-Safety workshop.
- Gain an awareness of healthy eating for a chosen age group.
- Gain an awareness of school subjects for a chosen age group.
- Gain an understanding of communication with both children and families.
Entry Requirements
You will need to provide evidence that you have any of the following:
- Been a resident of the UK for the past three years.
- Proof of immigration status
- You will need to complete an assessment before you join the course and advice will be given as to the suitability of the course for you. You must be committed to attending regularly and completing home study.
- Your English skills will need to be Entry 2 or above.
Location
| Venue | Day | Time | Start Date | End Date | Apply/Enrol |
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| Ron Davis Centre, Smethwick | Wednesday | 9:30am - 11:30am | 04/06/2025 | 09/07/2025 | Enquire Now |
The benefits of the course
- The course is a stepping stone into working within a school environment.
- Beneficial for those looking for a career change but unsure if working in schools is right for them.
- Can lead onto further qualifications within the framework of working in schools.
- This course will help you develop verbal and written communication skills which will be useful to you when applying and interviewing for jobs in a school setting.
- As the course progresses you will develop employability skills to help you in the world of work.
Teaching
Learning will take place in a supportive environment, where professional teaching will be differentiated for individual learner needs. Your course will be classroom based and you will take part in with one to one, paired and small group work. Full participation will require you to find some time to complete homework, which will be marked and commented on by the tutor with guidance to help you to know how to improve.
How will progress be monitored and asssessed?
Your individual learning goals will be agreed at the beginning of the course and recorded on your individual learning plan. The ILP will be used throughout the course to assess your progress. Progression will be monitored through assessment via observation of practical activities, marking of completed work and through group discussion. The tutor will assess your learning during the sessions and will provide you with individual feedback. You will be asked to provide feedback of your learning experience via a questionnaire.
Next Steps
You can progress onto the Level 1 Preparing to Work in Schools course. We also have Information, Advice and Guidance qualified staff who can advise on progression and other opportunities.
Equipment Required
A pen and paper, other learning materials are provided.