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• Apprenticeship in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools levels 2 and 3
• CACHE Certificate for the Children and Young People's Workforce (QCF) level 2
• CACHE Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce (QCF) level 3
• CACHE Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (QCF) level 2
• CACHE Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (QCF) level 3

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Apprenticeship in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools levels 2 and 3

Course duration

Approximately 12 to 18 months

Dates

Flexible start times throughout the year.

Cost per delegate

2011-12: employer contribution waived. Free of charge to staff and settings.

Overview

The level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship is for learning support staff whose responsibilities at work are closely supervised. The level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship is for learning support staff whose role requires competence across a range of responsibilities.

Apprenticeships:

• take approximately 12 to 18 months to achieve;
• include off-the-job training through day release, one day per week;
• include assessment and observation on-the-job;
• combine assignments, portfolios of evidence, workbooks and exams;
• are nationally accredited qualifications by recognised awarding bodies; and
• provide focused support from expert college staff.

Is it right for my staff?

If you believe that children have the right to a high quality learning environment, and want to improve your staffs' skills and knowledge to deliver this, the course is for you. Your employees will learn in a friendly and supportive atmosphere where all experience is valued.

What are the business benefits?

• A supported, developed workforce leads to better staff retention,
• professional competence improves Ofsted results,
• staff at level 3 can work unsupervised, and
• the employer contribution waived for 2011-12.

What will the training cover?

Apprenticeships include the following qualifications:

• CACHE Certificate in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools level 2,
• CACHE Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools level 3,
• Functional English level 1 and 2,
• Functional maths level 1 and 2,
• Functional ICT level 1 and 2,
• employee rights and responsibilities, covering equality and diversity and health and safety,
• personal learning and thinking skills, covering independent enquiry, creative thinking, reflective thinking, team working, self-management, and effective participation.

Further courses to consider

Certificate in Children and Young People's Workforce level 2 and 3 (part time)

Trainer profile

All of our tutors have a rich and varied career history in supporting children and young people. They understand the demands of part time study and have been very successful in supporting adult learners to achieve. The childcare and education department has outstanding success rates on all adult courses, and staff are dedicated to providing a stimulating, fun and challenging learning environment. We build on your work experience and make the theory relevant to your practice.

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CACHE Certificate for the Children and Young People's Workforce (QCF) level 2

Course duration

9 months

Dates

September 2011 to June 2012
Possibility of a January start date.

Overview

The course is for those who support children and young people in a supervised role. The course supports learners who work with children and young people in a wide variety of roles, and will develop both professional skills and theoretical knowledge. Learners attend college for three hours per week, either evening or afternoon. Each learner is assigned an assessor who will visit their workplace to evaluate professional competence and provide support and guidance.

Is it right for my employees?

If you believe that children have the right to a high quality learning and care environment, and want to improve your staffs' skills and knowledge to deliver this. Your employees will learn in a friendly and supportive atmosphere where all experience is valued.

What are the business benefits?

• A supported, developed workforce leads to better staff retention,
• professional competence improves Ofsted results, and
• staff can progress to level 3 and work unsupervised.

What will the training cover?

A range of mandatory and optional units, including:

• communication in children and young people's settings,
• equality and inclusion,
• child and young person development,
• safeguarding,
• supporting positive environments,
• partnership working, and
• paediatric first aid.

Further courses to consider

CACHE Certificate Children and Young People's Workforce level 2 (full time)

Trainer profile

All of our tutors have a rich and varied career history in supporting children and young people. They understand the demands of part time study and have been very successful in supporting adult learners to achieve. The childcare and education department has outstanding success rates on all adult courses, and staff are dedicated to providing a stimulating, fun and challenging learning environment. We build on your work experience and make the theory relevant to your practice.

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CACHE Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce (QCF) level 3

Course duration

9 months

Dates

September 2011 to June 2012
Possibility of January start date.

Overview

The course is for anyone supporting children and young people in a relevant setting. The course supports learners who work with children and young people in a wide variety of roles, and will develop both professional skills and theoretical knowledge. Learners attend college for three hours per week, either evening or afternoon. Each learner is assigned an assessor who will visit their workplace to evaluate professional competence and provide support and guidance.

Is it right for my employee?

If you believe that children have the right to a high quality learning and care environment, and want to improve your staffs' skills and knowledge to deliver this, this course is for you. Your employee will learn in a friendly and supportive atmosphere where all experience is valued.

What are the business benefits?

• A supported, developed workforce leads to better staff retention,
• professional competence improves Ofsted results, and
• staff at level 3 can work unsupervised.

What will the training cover?

A range of mandatory and optional units, including:

• communication in children and young people's settings,
• equality and inclusion,
• child and young person development,
• safeguarding,
• supporting positive environments,
• partnership working, and
• promoting health and safety.

Further courses to consider

Diploma in Childcare and Education level 3 (full time)

Trainer profile

All of our tutors have a rich and varied career history in supporting children and young people. They understand the demands of part time study and have been very successful in supporting adult learners to achieve. The childcare and education department has outstanding success rates on all adult courses, and staff are dedicated to providing a stimulating, fun and challenging learning environment. We build on your work experience and make the theory relevant to your practice.

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CACHE Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (QCF) level 2

Course duration

9 months

Dates

September 2011 to June 2012
Possibility of January start date.

Overview

The course is for anyone supporting children in a school setting on either a paid or voluntary basis. The course supports learners who work in a variety of roles, such as teaching assistants or learning support assistants, and will develop both professional skills and theoretical knowledge. Learners attend college for three hours per week, either evening or afternoon. Each learner is assigned an assessor who will visit them in the workplace to evaluate professional competence and provide support and guidance.

Is it right for my employee?

If you believe that children have the right to a high quality learning environment, and want to improve your staffs' skills and knowledge to deliver this, the course is for you. Your employees will and learn in a friendly and supportive atmosphere where all experience is valued.

What are the business benefits?

• A supported, developed workforce leads to better staff retention,
• professional competence improves Ofsted results, and
• staff can progress to level 3 and work unsupervised.

What will the training cover?

A range of mandatory and optional units, including:

• communication when working with children,
• equality and inclusion,
• child development,
• safeguarding,
• improving own and team performance,
• supporting learning activities, and
• promoting positive behaviour.

Further courses to consider

CACHE Certificate Children and Young People's Workforce (QCF) level 2

Trainer profile

All of our tutors have a rich and varied career history in supporting children and young people. They understand the demands of part time study and have been very successful in supporting adult learners to achieve. The childcare and education department has outstanding success rates on all adult courses, and staff are dedicated to providing a stimulating, fun and challenging learning environment. We build on your work experience and make the theory relevant to your practice.

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CACHE Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (QCF) level 3

Course duration

9 months

Dates

September 2011 to June 2012
Possibility of January start date.

Overview

The course is for anyone supporting children in a school setting on either a paid or voluntary basis. The course supports learners who work in a variety of roles, such as teaching assistants or learning support assistants, and will develop both professional skills and theoretical knowledge. Learners attend college for three hours per week, either evening or afternoon. Each learner is assigned an assessor who will visit their workplace to evaluate professional competence and provide support and guidance.

Is it right for me?

If you believe that children have the right to a high quality learning environment, and want to improve your staffs' skills and knowledge to deliver this, the course is for you. Your employees will learn in a friendly and supportive atmosphere where all experience is valued.

What are the business benefits?

• A supported, developed workforce leads to better staff retention,
• professional competence improves Ofsted results,
• staff can work unsupervised at level 3.

What will the training cover?

A range of mandatory and optional units, including:

• communication when working with children,
• equality and inclusion,
• child development,
• safeguarding,
• supporting learning activities,
• promoting positive behaviour,
• supporting assessment for learning, and
• schools as organisations.

Further courses to consider

CACHE Diploma Children and Young People's Workforce level 3 (full time)

Trainer profile

All of our tutors have a rich and varied career history in supporting children and young people. They understand the demands of part time study and have been very successful in supporting adult learners to achieve. The childcare and education department has outstanding success rates on all adult courses, and staff are dedicated to providing a stimulating, fun and challenging learning environment. We build on your work experience and make the theory relevant to your practice.