Preparing to Work in Schools Level 1 Award
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* Fee remission may be available for this course, visit Fees and Funding for further information
Thinking about working in a school but not sure where to start? This introductory course helps you take your first step into education.
This Level 1 course is designed for learners who are considering a career in a school environment and want to understand what working in education involves. It provides a supportive introduction to the knowledge and skills needed to work safely and effectively with children and young people.
You will explore how schools operate, learn how to support the health, safety and wellbeing of children and young people, and develop appropriate communication skills for working with pupils and adults. The course helps you build confidence, improve employability skills and decide whether a career in education is right for you.
What you’ll cover:
- Understanding schools as organisations
- Keeping children and young people healthy, safe and well
- Communicating effectively with children, young people and adults
- Introduction to professional behaviour in education settings
- Building confidence and employability skills
This course requires commitment for the full duration of the programme.
You will be expected to complete homework and independent study tasks outside of classroom sessions to support learning and progression.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements. All learners will complete an initial assessment to ensure the course is appropriate for their skills, experience and career aims.
Information
You may wish to bring:
- A notebook and pen
Further Study
On successful completion of this course, you may progress to:
- Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools
- Voluntary work or work experience in a school setting
- Further childcare or education-related courses
This qualification also helps build confidence for returning to education or progressing into employment within education settings.
Part-time courses are term-time only.
See our term dates for further information.
Did you know that some of our courses are free if you earn less than £26,800* living in West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire & Lancashire?
*Pending Funding Guidance
Distance Learning call 01756 693 800 or email distancelearning@craven-college.ac.uk
Courses in the community call 01756 693 800 or email communitylearning@craven-college.ac.uk
All other Part-time courses call 01756 693 309 or email parttime@craven-college.ac.uk
