Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges Level 2

<div><span style="font-family:&#34;Gill Sans MT&#34;,sans-serif; font-size:14px">This course is for those interested in a career working within primary, secondary or college settings. At Level 2 and you will be required to develop a portfolio of work to achieve the Level 2 NCFE Qualification.</span></div>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:&#34;Gill Sans MT&#34;,sans-serif">The course will be alternate fortnightly between face to face and online on Teams. It will cover child, adolescent development, roles and responsibilities as well as statutory requirements. You will be required to work independently at home as well as attend face to face weekly sessions.</span></span></p>
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<p>You must be aged 19 or older by the 31st of August 2024, and be eligible for publicly funded  courses.  </p>

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<p>Yes, you will either need to </p>

<p>• be able to work at English level 2</p>

<p>•do a BKSB assessment</p>

<p>The class tutor will invite you for an informal discussion with you to ensure this is the right class for you.  </p>

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<p>No, you will not need to have an interview before you enrol if you have a Level one English writing, reading and speaking and listening exam pass.</p>

<p>You will be taught either face to face in the classroom and via Teams for Education which you will be given access to. </p>

<p>You will be taught using a range of methods including:</p>

<p>Whole class – teacher delivery or on MS Teams </p>

<p>Independent assignments and homework</p>

<p>Small group work</p>

<p>Video, You Tube and other media</p>

<p>Quizzes and assessment</p>

<p>You will also be expected to complete assignments in class and via Teams for Education, creating and using a portfolio.</p>

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<p>You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course, you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. Your tutor will give you verbal feedback as a group during the session, and written feedback on activities and work that you do. </p>

<p>You will decide individual learning goals with your tutor and see your progress over the term by keeping an online folder of work. </p>

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<p>You will be able to talk to your tutor in one-to-one meetings about your learning. Your tutor will ask for your feedback as a group at different times over the course and you will also contribute to the course review. You will be able to formally record your views on the course at the end by completing an evaluation form. You may also complete GLA & OFSTED surveys.</p>

<p>Other ways to give feedback include via your class representatives elected in class or through the online platform.</p>

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<p>You can gain entry level employment in the sector and work towards a teaching qualification.</p>

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<p>It is very important for you to attend either your face to face or Teams for Education class regularly. If you are unable to attend a class, please notify your tutor. If you do not attend classes during the first week or fail to attend for three consecutive classes on the course without informing your tutor, you will lose your place of study.</p>

<p>There will be regular on course assessment by both the tutor and your peers. </p>

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<p>There will also be formal assessment tasks for the awarding body, in order to gain a qualification, these need to be submitted in a timely manner as agreed with your tutor. </p>

<p>Your homework will be assessed, and the tutor will give you either written or verbal feedback to support your progress.</p>

<p>Other pedagogical tools used include peer and self-assessments.</p>

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<p>Pencil, pens, dictionary and folder. You will be required to access a computer with internet access for independent learning at home or in the library, during some classes and log on to the Teams for Education.</p>