Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges

This qualification is an introduction to the knowledge and understanding needed to work in a school or college environment. It can apply to the many varied roles that full and part-time support staff may fulfil including: administrative roles, site support roles, technical roles and volunteers, as well as roles that work directly with children and young people.

The dates and times for the Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges are as follows:

Day: Mondays – Time: 09.30am – 14.00pm – Start Date: Monday 15th January – Finish Date: Monday 1st July

The course will only run during term time.

For information of how to enrol on this course please contact

Email: adult.education@cirencester.ac.uk, Tel: 01285 640994

Who is the level 2 course for?

This qualification is aimed at those who are thinking of working in a school or college setting.

What topics are covered?

The mandatory units for this qualification are as follows:

Understand Schools and Colleges as organisations.
Understand Children and Young People’s Development.
Understand Communication and Professional Relationships with Children, Young People and Adults
Understand Children and Young People’s Health and Safety
Safeguarding Children and Young People
Understand Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Work with Children and Young People

Assessment

All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods which could include: written assignments or tasks such as designing a leaflet or booklet, charts or diagrams or setting up an information board.