Key Facts

  • Starting
    30 Sep 2026
    Location
    Merton
    Start Time
    09:45
    End Time
    12:45
    Duration
    10 Weeks
    Study Mode
    Part Time Day
    Days
    Wednesday
    Start Date
    30 Sep 2026
    Level
    Level 1
    Code
    MBE1020CP

    Fees

    19+ Fee
    £ 0 - 336

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  • Starting
    14 Apr 2027
    Location
    Merton
    Start Time
    09:45
    End Time
    12:45
    Duration
    10 Weeks
    Study Mode
    Part Time Day
    Days
    Wednesday
    Start Date
    14 Apr 2027
    Level
    Short Course
    Code
    MAB1058CP

    Fees

    19+ Fee
    £ 0 - 336

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Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Schools (NCFE)

Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Schools (NCFE)

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Please see below course description website: This qualification prepares learners for further learning and training whilst developing an understanding of the teaching and learning environment in a school setting. It covers areas such as how to support the well-being of a child or young person and child and young person development. This qualification is suitable for any learners who are thinking of working in a school setting.

  • Entry Requirements


    "Please book an appointment where you will receive information, advice, and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

    No formal qualifications are required for this course.

  • Course Content


    To achieve the Award the learner must complete 3 units. The units covered are:

    • Understand schools as organisations
    • Understand how to keep children healthy, safe and well
    • Understand how to communicate with children, young people and adults

  • Additional Information


    All courses run subject to demand and the content listed here should be used as a guide only. Course content may vary according to a range of factors such as course duration, campus, teaching staff and requirements from awarding bodies. Check our course and fee guidelines for further details.

    You need to come to an advice session to apply. Contact 020 8918 7777 or info@south-thames.ac.uk to book.

  • Assessment Details


    This qualification will be internally assessed through three short written assignments which can be hand written or word processed. You will not be required to write essays as part of this course. The majority of written work will be completed during lesson time.