Course Summary
This online level 2 Certificate is ideal for those working with children and young people within schools or colleges. You will gain knowledge and skills to support children and young people’s development, positive behaviour, and communication.
This course will be delivered in person and online. This course is free subject to meeting eligibility criteria such as being aged 19 years or older.
The College requires an attendance rate of at least 90% to enable students to achieve and progress. You will be expected to attend monthly taught lessons online. In addition, students are expected to attend regular one-to-one meetings with their assessor throughout the course (online or face to face).
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Key Topics
The Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning has been designed to provide learners with an understanding of the knowledge and skills needed when working directly with children and young people in school or college environments. It covers a wide range of areas including children and young people’s development, supporting children and young people’s positive behaviour and communication and professional relationships.
Assessment
Students enrolled onto this course will be allocated an Assessor/Tutor. All units will be individually internally assessed using a range of assessment methods. Assessment will be Internally Quality Assured (IQA) and Externally Quality Assured (EQA) by the Awarding Organisation.
The different types/methods of assessment will be discussed between student and Assessor/Tutor.
Progression
Upon achieving this qualification, students can deepen their knowledge and expertise by undertaking the Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning.
Alternatively, students may wish to undertake one of our distance learning courses, such as Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health, or Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges, amongst many more.
Entry Requirements
Students must have a confirmed voluntary or employed placement within an early years setting for the duration of the course.
While there are no strict entry requirements for this qualification, students will need to complete initial assessments in English and Maths to determine the level of the course. Additionally, students must be at least 19 years old to enrol in this programme.