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Working with Children in Education Level 2

Level 2 Certificate

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Availability & Details

Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools - Level 2 Certificate (Entry Criteria) HPY-STLS2C/C01

Venue
Havant Campus

Type of study
Part Time

Dates
Academic Year 2026-27 ()

Examination board
NCFE
Fees
Course Fee Overseas -
Course Fee (Co-Funded) Standard -

Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties - Level 2 Certificate - TQUK HD1-USLD2C/C02

Venue
Online/Distance Learning

Type of study
Part Time

Dates
Flexible ()

Examination board
NCFE
Fees
Course Fee Standard -

Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses - Level 2 Certificate HPY-UCCI2C/C01

Venue
Havant Campus

Type of study
Part Time

Dates
Flexible ()

Examination board
NCFE

Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent - Level 2 Certificate HPY-USPR2C/C01

Venue
Havant Campus

Type of study
Part Time

Dates
Flexible ()

Examination board
NCFE

Overview

Course Start Date: September – Tuesday Daytime or Evening. Course Duration: 35 weeks. This qualification is aimed at newly employed or volunteer (minimum of 12 hours a week) learning support staff in primary (Reception class included) and secondary schools. It will enable the learner to build knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to a range offering support roles in schools.

You will need to be employed or volunteering (minimum of 12 hours) as a learning support assistant within a school environment.

There are no formal entry qualifications for this course, however, you will need an appropriate level of Literacy.

To enrol on this Adult Learning course you must be aged 18 years or over.

On this course you will study:

• Safeguarding and Prevent, • Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, • Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses, • Understanding Specific Learning Disabilities.

You will be taught in the College environment using a variety of methods.

You will be required to complete one assignment for each unit. All units are internally assessed. You will also be assessed within the workplace, showing competence against criteria given. A variety of teaching methods will help you complete assignments. You will be encouraged to share good practice with other support staff in group discussions.

The qualification aims to enhance and increase opportunities for support staff, this allows candidates to progress to Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools.


My time at the college was definitely life changing, I have learnt a lot of new skills, and obviously it’s a completely new experience. The support was great, there was always people there to help and try make it as easy as they can for you. The college is really fantastic, it has helped me on the way to get to what I want to achieve within my career goals.

Erin Morgan, BTEC student

My experience at the college was enjoyable and productive, with thoroughly helpful people surrounding you, an excellent experience. I wasn’t expecting it to be as good as it was, with the work shop time and experience I had, it was a great two years preparing me for the next stage.

Edward Smith, BTEC student

There are lots of people at the college, each studying a diverse range of courses, people from all different areas come to study here, it creates a sense of community, there is a huge social aspect to college life across all courses.

Lee Backhouse, BTEC student