NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning (RQF).

None. Preferably English and Maths Level 2. Placement required.

Minimum Age restriction

16

Average completion timeframe

The average completion time for this course is 12 months.

Assessement requirements

Assessments will be carried out using various evaluation mediums such as, observation of practice, witness statements, reflections, case studies, placement log and written questions.

Placement or Practical required

Learners will need to be working, or on a practical placement in a learning environment (school or college) for the duration of the course, and will need to display competence in both skills and knowledge. The school setting must be Key Stage One or higher - no School Nursery or Reception.

If placement or practical required, when?

Work placement is required throughout the qualification.

Observation by us required

Mentor observation is required.

Certification Timeframe

You can expect to receive your certification within 12 weeks of successfully completing the qualification. Please note this can be longer if a EQA sample is required

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

Unit 1: Schools and colleges as organisations

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the structure of education from early years to post-compulsory education
• Understand how schools and colleges are organised in terms of roles and responsibilities
• Understand teamwork in schools and colleges
• Understand educational ethos, mission, aims and values
• Understand the purpose of policies and procedures in education

Unit 2: Understand how children and young people develop

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the expected pattern of development for children and young people from birth to 19 years
• Understand the factors that influence children and young people’s development and how these affect practice
• Understand how to monitor children and young people’s development and interventions that should take place if this is not following the expected pattern

Unit 3: Support health and safety in a learning environment

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand how to plan and provide environments that support children and young people’s health and safety
• Understand how to recognise and manage risks to health, safety and security in a learning environment or during off-site visits
• Understand how to support children and young people to assess and manage risk for themselves
• Understand appropriate responses to accidents, incidents, emergencies and illness in the learning environment and during off-site visits
• Understand own role in assisting in the administration of medication

Unit 4: Understand how to safeguard children and young people

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding children and young people
• Understand how to work in partnership with other organisations to safeguard children and young people
• Understand the need to ensure children and young people’s safety and protection in the learning environment
• Understand how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused or harmed
• Understand how to work with children and young people to support their well-being

The assessment for the qualification is completed through your online portfolio.  

• All study materials required to complete the course (please note access to a PC is required in order to complete this course)
• Additional learning resources
• Full Tutor and Admin support
• The course fee includes the registration and certification with our awarding body, NCFE CACHE