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Award in Preparing to Work in Schools

at Ashton Sixth Form College, Ashton-Under-Lyne · sixth form college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2025see the detail

Level 1Stepping stonesAward15 weeksPart time£338

What the college says

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. There are three units you will cover which includes: Understanding schools and organisations Understand how to keep children and young people healthy, safe and well Understand how to communicate with children, young people and adults There will also be some independent learning.

What you need to get on

The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A first step that builds towards Level 2.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Ashton Sixth Form College Higher and Adult Education

    Ashton Under Lyne Sixth Form College Darnton Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 9RL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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