This qualification will prepare learners for further learning and training, whilst developing an understanding of the teaching and learning environment in a school setting, how to support the well-being of a child or young person and child, and young person development.
The qualification compromises of three mandatory units. Understand schools as organisations, understand how to keep children and young people healthy, safe and well and understand how to communicate with children, young people and adults.
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.
No formal qualifications required.