Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF) aims to enhance the knowledge and understanding required for the teachers to possess when developing positive relationships and communication channels with children, young people and adults.
What will I learn?
- Develop positive relationships and effective communication channels with children, young people, and adults.
- Understand the roles, responsibilities, structure, ethos, aims, and values of a school.
- Contribute to, prepare, support, observe, and evaluate learning activities.
- Learn policies and procedures for promoting positive behavior and gain skills to encourage positive behavior in children and young people.
- Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in work with children and young people.
- Understand the purpose and characteristics of assessment for learning, and use assessment strategies to enhance learning and support learners in reviewing their learning strategies and achievements.
- Reflect on and evaluate personal performance and create a personal development plan.
- Provide safe environments that support the health and safety of children and young people.
- Understand the factors that influence the development of children and young people from birth.
- Gain knowledge on safeguarding practices for protecting children and young people.
Requirements
To enroll in the Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF) qualification, prospective learners must meet the following criteria:
- learners should be at least 16 years old
- learners must possess English language proficiency
By meeting these entry requirements, learners can ensure that they have the necessary background knowledge, skills, and language proficiency to successfully undertake the Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF) qualification.
Description
The Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF) is designed for those aspirants belonging to the school workforce who directly supports the teaching and learning of pupils.
The qualification provides the knowledge and understanding needed to work directly with children or young people in supporting the assessment for learning, developing relationships, promoting equality and diversity, and understanding how to safeguard the wellbeing of children and young learners.
Job opportunities
Completing the Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF) qualification opens up various job opportunities within the education sector, as well as related fields. The candidates are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to help them navigate the ever-evolving education scenario. Some potential job roles that graduates may pursue include:
- Classroom Teacher
- Curriculum Developer
- Educational Administrator
- Educational Consultant
- Trainer or Facilitator
- Learning Support Specialist
These are just a few of the diverse career paths available to the graduates of Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF) program. Depending on their interests, expertise, and career goals, individuals may explore various opportunities within the dynamic and rewarding field of education.
Assessment and Verification
This qualification is internally assessed. Each learner must create a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates achievement of all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria associated with each unit.
The main pieces of evidence for the portfolio could include some or all of the following:
- Assessor observation
- Witness testimony
- Learner product
- Worksheets
- Assignments/projects/reports
- Record of oral and written questioning
- Learner and peer reports
- Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
Mandatory Units
| Unit Title | Credit |
|---|---|
| Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults | 2 |
| Schools as Organisations | 3 |
| Support Learning Activities | 4 |
| Promote Children and Young People’s Positive Behaviour | 3 |
| Develop professional relationships with children, young people and adults | 2 |
| Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people | 2 |
| Support Assessment for Learning | 4 |
| Engage in personal development in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings | 3 |
| Support Children and Young People’s Health and Safety | 2 |
| Understand Child and Young Person Development | 4 |
| Understand how to safeguard the wellbeing of children and young people | 3 |
Qualification Structure
Learners must achieve all 11 mandatory units to achieve a total credit of 32.
Each unit is carefully designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of key concepts and practical skills essential for success in the education sector. Throughout the program, learners engage in guided learning activities, assessments, and practical applications aimed at developing their knowledge, competence, and confidence as effective practitioners in teaching and learning.
Get in touch with our course guide for more information.
Student Testimonials
SAFA ISHRAT ALI
Saudi Arabia
Well, I am very happy that I have enrolled myself in this platform. It is helping me grow more in my teaching field. All the staff and coordinator are very helpful.
DIANA OLIVAS CHAVEZ
México
It was a great experience overall, my evaluator/tutor was very helpful throughout the course. I felt very confident on my assignments and tests.
