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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
Various (Various)

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

Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools - Level 3 Certificate (Entry Criteria) HPY-STLS3C/C01

Venue
Havant Campus

Type of study
Part Time

Dates
Various (Various)

Examination board
NCFE
Fees
Course Fee Advanced Learning Loan -
Course Fee Overseas -

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

Venue
Online/Distance Learning

Type of study
Part Time

Dates
Flexible (Various)

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 (Various)

Examination board
NCFE

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

Venue
Havant Campus

Type of study
Part Time

Dates
Flexible (Various)

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.


I overcame a couple of barriers by working really hard to get the top grades. My experience was really good, with the course and the lecturers, the residentials and activities, together it was all really good. I had really great teaching support, I could always go to the lecturers and speak to them if I needed to.

David Stenning, Public Services student

I’m very, very happy, I didn’t expect to do so well. The College has been helpful and supportive. I loved my courses, and the teachers were really good – every single one of them. The facilities are great, but it’s the staff that really make this place.

Matthew Randell, A Level student

“HSDC provided me with the opportunity for autonomous study and the choice of subjects that I wanted to study, which helped me develop relevant knowledge as well as relevant skills for the workplace.”

Lucas Ratcliffe, A Level and CTEC student