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Early Years

This study programme qualifies the learner to be a teaching assistant supporting the teacher in assessment and the pupils in learning. This is a full time course with 1 to 2 days in a school placement and then 2 to 3 days in college. Knowledge covered over the year includes:- Understanding how pupils learn and develop- Knowledge necessary to work with teachers and support teaching- How to keep children safe in education Skills:- Working with technology in a school- Knowing how to assess pupils.- Working in a team Behaviours: - Communication with teachers senior management pupils and parents. - Treating all pupils equally and fairlyLearners will also learn about the prevent duty online safety and British values. 3 keys subjects in the training of child educators. Learners will have the opportunity to progress directly into employment or go into an apprenticeship in Higher Education.

  • Entry Requirements, Units, Assessment and more...

    Entry Requirements

    4 GCSE Grade 4 or above including GCSE Grade 4 English Language

    Assessment Method

    Internal assessment and practical assessments

    Aims of the course

    • To give learners the knowledge skills and behaviours that are essential as well as desirable within the sector. - Learners will be encouraged to become confident and capable practitioners that are able to support and facilitate learning in pupils. - Learners will have a positive experience that lays the foundation of the future career in education.

    Progression Opportunities

    • Direct to employment - Further study in HE Apprenticeships

    Facilities

    • Range of online resources and access to a range of educational programs- Online workshops and content delivery - Individualised feedback to develop their own skills and knowledge

    Career Options

    • Teaching assistant - Learning Mentor-Learning support assistant

Course Details

Venue Lewisham Way
Day/Eve Day
Mode Part Time
Duration 36 weeks
Start Date 02/09/2024
End Date 27/06/2025
Course Code 3EYAB9A0

Funding

For up-to-date information about tuition fees, living costs and financial support, visit Fees and Finance.

16-18 Free
19-24 £ 1,417
24+ £1,417
International £9,000
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Coronavirus update

Lewisham College is closely monitoring all communications and guidance as it becomes available. This information is for students and staff and reflects updates from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Public Health England (PHE). We are prepared to escalate our contingency arrangements in the event of change.

The government is monitoring the situation closely and will continue to work with the WHO and international community. For staff and students it remains business as usual across our sites and our workplaces.

Please note that, at present, this advice refers only to arrivals from Wuhan, and not the remainder of China. If you have returned from Wuhan you should:

General guidance for those planning visits to Wuhan or other destinations in China

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) maintains updated travel advice for those planning a trip to Wuhan or other destinations in China. This is available at:

www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/china

Note

This advice is derived from The Department of Health and Social Care will be publishing updated data on a daily basis at 2pm until further notice:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-information-for-the-public#situation-in-the-uk

Supplementary Q&A for individuals wishing to know more around how the UK is managing the risk:

https://publichealthmatters.blog.gov.uk/2020/01/23/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-what-you-need-to-know/