Adult Courses

Preparing to Work in Schools (Level 1 Award)

Course Overview

Fee disclaimer

  • This course is FREE for most students

Course fees listed below are the maximum fee if paid.  Click here to find out more and if you are eligible for free or discounted courses.

Entry requirements

This qualification is aimed at a range of learners who are thinking of working in a school setting. All applicants will require an interview with course team and assessment

Course information

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.

On this course you will cover the following topics:

  • Understanding schools as organisations.
  • Understanding how to keep young people healthy, safe and well.
  • Understanding how to communicate with children, young people and adults .

  • How you are assessed

    You will be assessed through written work, presentations, and tasks such as designing a leaflet or booklet

Select your campus option to apply

Dates Schedule Max. fee if paid
Start: 10/09/2025
End: 03/07/2026
Fri (09:30 - 11:45)<BR>or Wed (09:30 - 11:30)
£201.00
Dates Schedule Max. fee if paid
Start: 10/09/2025
End: 01/07/2026
Wed (09:30 - 11:45)
£201.00
Dates Schedule Max. fee if paid
Start: 10/09/2025
End: 01/07/2026
Wed (12:00 - 15:00)
£201.00
Dates Schedule Max. fee if paid
Start: 13/09/2025
End: 03/07/2026
To be confirmed
£201.00

What Can This Course Lead To

This qualification is aimed at a range of students who are thinking of working in a school setting, including young people, mature learners, learners with special educational needs or where English is an additional language. Successful students might be able to progress to a Level 2 qualification.

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