Key Facts
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Starting
9 Jan 2026- Location
- Tooting
- Start Time
- 10:00
- End Time
- 13:00
- Duration
- 8 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Day
- Days
- Friday
- Start Date
- 9 Jan 2026
- Level
- Level 1
- Code
- TAB1004CP
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- £ 0 - 170
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Starting
17 Apr 2026- Location
- Tooting
- Start Time
- 10:00
- End Time
- 13:00
- Duration
- 11 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Day
- Days
- Friday
- Start Date
- 17 Apr 2026
- Level
- Level 1
- Code
- TAB1035CP
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- £ 0 - 170
L1 Award in Preparing to Work in Schools
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 children's development. This qualification is suitable for any learners who are thinking of working in a school setting.
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Entry Requirements
You need a good level of spoken and written English. You will be invited to attend an advice and guidance session before starting this course where you will be asked to do a written assessment. You need to have a minimum of Entry 3 level English and writing skills sufficient to enable you to undertake the course.
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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
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Progression Next Steps
Your progression will be to a level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning. However please be aware that progression is not automatic and is dependent on your success at Level 1 and the outcome of your Interview and assessment for the next step.
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Additional Information
You do not need to have a teaching placement for a level 1 course, but you will need to get a placement organised if you decide to progress to a level 2. -
Course Structure
This programme includes 2 qualifications which are linked:*Level 1, 'Award in Preparing to work in Schools' level 1 and 'NCFE Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties Level 2'
You need to complete both parts of the programme.
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Assessment Details
Classroom assessment will take place throughout all sessions with tasks and activities and classwork to check your learning.
The summative assessment will be a completed portfolio of work which will be assessed by your teacher and verified by an external assessor.
