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 early years  

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

• How to identify needs and support them/(SEND)/child as individual 

• 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 using a range of documents

Family and Community Learning courses are funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency. Courses are no cost to learners if they are 19 years old before 31st August, have a Wiltshire postcode, and have been a resident in UK/EU for 3+years (or have certain immigration status) and if you can tick any of these criteria:

Receiving Universal Credit.

Receiving Employment Support Allowance (ESA).

Receiving Job Seekers Allowance (JSA).

Receiving another benefit (other than child benefit) e.g. housing benefit, income support, pension credit, PIP, DLA.

Have school-aged child / children who qualify for Free School Meals.

Currently unemployed and would like to work in the future.

Have refugee status.

Foster Carer

Care Leaver

Carer

Military Family

Ex-Armed Forces Personnel

Have a Learning Difficulty or Disability.

Parent / carer of a child needing additional support (SEND, MH, no diagnosis needed).

Click here to enrol: https://workwiltshire.co.uk/enrolment/

Or to contact us call 01225 770478 or email familyandcommunitylearning@wiltshire.gov.uk

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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.