Working in Schools

What’s this course about?     This course will help you to prepare for future employment working in schools. It gives an insight into the varied roles and activities you might be involved in and gives you the opportunity to learn alongside other like-minded people.  Course format:     This is an online course where you’ll learn together and take part in practical group activities, all in a relaxed and friendly environment.     Who will benefit from attending?     This course is for people who want to work with children in educational settings  What will I learn?    

• About some of the many roles and responsibilities involved in working in schools  

• About statutory and non-statutory documents in their chosen age range  

• How to identify needs and support them 

• How to report concerns and development points  

• About some of the causes of challenging behaviour and how to deal with it 

• About planning for learning 

How long is the course?     This is run as 2-hour sessions over 5 weeks, with some activities to do at home to help you practise your skills.     Will I be assessed?     You will be required to complete some paperwork during this course. This will record and support your learning journey and successes.    FaCL courses are funded by the DfE. Courses are no cost to learners who meet our eligibility criteria. Learners must be aged 19+ on 31 August of the academic year, have a Wiltshire postcode and meet certain residency requirements. You must also be able to tick one of the following criteria:

• On a lower income (individual income less than £25,750 a year)
• In receipt of benefits (other than child benefit)
• Not in work and looking to go into work, now or in the future
• Care leaver, refugee, foster carer, carer, military family / ex-armed forces personnel,
• Have a learning difficulty or disability
• Have school-aged children who receive means-tested free school meals
• Not in work and looking to go into work, now or in the future

If you are unsure if you are eligible, we are always happy to talk things through with you. To book a place, please give us a ring on 01225 770 478. Please get in touch if you have any questions. We will look forward to hearing from you. https://www.facebook.com/Wiltsfamilylearning