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NCFE CACHE LEVEL 1 AWARD IN PREPARING TO WORK IN SCHOOLS

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Course CodeCourse NameVenueDayStart TimeEnd TimeStart DateEnd Date  
24LB100FNCFE CACHE Level 1 Award in preparing to work in schoolsOnline DeliveryThu12:00 PM2:30 PM13/03/202526/06/2025Available for EnquiriesCourse Info
24LB115FNCFE CACHE Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in SchoolsOnline DeliveryThu12:00 PM2:30 PM07/11/202413/02/2025Available for EnquiriesCourse Info
24MT112FNCFE CACHE Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in SchoolsOnline DeliveryThu9:30 AM12:00 PM09/01/202510/04/2025Available for EnquiriesCourse Info

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01. Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for Family Learning learners who wish to progress on to accredited courses. You will need to complete an Initial Assessment as part of your induction.

02. What will I learn?
This qualification is to prepare learners for further learning and training, whilst developing an understanding of the teaching and learning environment in a school setting and also know how to support the well-being and development of a child or young person. The qualification is aimed at a range of learners, including young people, mature learners, learners with special education needs or where English is an additional language and learners who are thinking of working in a school setting. The learning outcomes are: • Understand the different types of schools • Understand policies and procedures in schools • Understand the different area of learning in schools • Understand the main stages of development from birth to 19 years of age • Understand how to keep individuals safe in the learning environment • Understand how to protect children and young people • Understand healthy eating • Understand equality, diversity and inclusion • Understand how to communicate effectively with children, young people and adults • Understand how to communicate within a team • Understand how to encourage individuals in a learning environment

03. How will I learn?
This course is 13 weeks long. There will be 2.5 hours taught sessions each week with other learners. You will have access to course materials. You will be required to produce a portfolio of evidence. You will be required to complete assignments at home.

04. What will I need to bring?
This course is free if you meet all of the following criteria: • Must currently live in England • Must be aged 19 or over by August 31st 2023. (There are no maximum age limits) • Must have been living in the UK or EU/EEA for the last 3 years • Must not have previously studied the course you are applying for or another course where the content is similar • Must not currently be enrolled on another government funded education programme, either with The Skills Network or any other provider • If you are aged between 19 and 23 - you must hold a full level 2 qualification (e.g. 5 or more GCSE/O Levels at grades A* - C / 4 - 9, 1 A Level, 2/3 AS Levels, 5 or more CSE grade 1’s, GNVQ Intermediate, QCF Diploma Level 2). The resources needed for this course will be provided by the tutor.

05. What skills or experience do I need?
This course is suitable for Family Learning learners who wish to progress on to accredited courses. You will need to complete an Initial Assessment as part of your induction.

06. How will I be assessed?
You are assessed in the classroom by the tutor and by completion of a Portfolio of evidence. You will be asked to keep a diary where you can comment upon the topics you have learned and the progress you feel you’ve made. Your tutor will feedback to you regularly. So that you can be successful in completing the course we do require that you try not to miss any sessions – talk to your tutor about individual catch ups.

07. What could I do after this course?
The Adult Learning Service also offers courses in: · Computing and ICT · Personal Development, including Arts and Leisure · Languages, British Sign Language, ESOL and Makaton · Maths and English · Skills for Jobs · Apprenticeships and Traineeships · Family Learning · Programmes for Adults with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities.

08. How will I be supported in my learning?
Once you start, if you have further queries and/or support needs, please talk to the tutor. We also offer support to help people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. If you have a disability, learning difficulty, health problem or mental health difficulty that may affect your learning or participation, please contact us for further advice.

09. Is help available with course fees?
Many of our courses are FREE to all learners. For fee-paying courses, if you are in receipt of state benefits or have a low income (£26,211.90 before deductions) you could be entitled to enrol on your course for FREE, or at a 70% Reduced Fee cost. if your course is accredited (working towards a formal qualification) your course may be FREE if you earn under £25,000 before deductions. Some exclusions apply, eligibility for fee reductions is subject to change, and you may be required to provide evidence of earnings. If the amount you may pay for your course is over £50, we offer instalment plans which break down the cost of learning into a set number of easy monthly payments. if you need help with the wider costs of study, such as childcare, resources, travel and transport costs, you may be eligible to have these costs reimbursed through our Discretionary Learner Support Fund. Visit us online for more details, and to download the online application form.

10. How do I choose the right course for me?
If you are unsure about which course may be right for you, our team of Learning and Work Advisers are on hand to offer FREE and impartial information, advice and guidance on learning and work options available to you. To book your free, confidential, and impartial appointment, please call FREEphone 0800 988 0308 or email LALS.LWA@leics.gov.uk

  
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