Safeguarding

Key Facts

Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning (NCFE)

This qualification provides learners with an in-depth understanding of the knowledge and skills needed when working directly with children and young people in school and college environments. The course curriculum is from 5 years and covers all aspects of specialist support, including:

  • planning; delivering and reviewing assessment strategies to support learning alongside the teacher; bilingual support; special needs support; and personal development and reflective practice. This qualification aims
  • to focus on the study of the supporting teaching and learning
  • offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge
  • provide opportunities to acquire a number of practical and technical skills. The objectives of this qualification is to:
  • provide learners with in depth understanding of the knowledge and skills needed to work in a school or college environment
  • provide a stepping stone into further learning within the sector