FdA Supporting and Managing Learning in Education

Year 1 (September to November)

• Introduction to academic studies
• Communication and Language

Year 1 (December to February)

• Supporting and understanding behaviour
• Safeguarding young people

Year 1 (March to May)

• Developing a professional team
• Supporting teaching and learning in Mathematics

Year 2 (September to November)

• Creative approaches
• Exploring principles of teaching and learning

Year 2 (December to February)

• Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being
• Meeting Diverse Needs

Year 2 (March to May)

• Supporting Learners with SEND
• Learning beyond the classroom

On-going paid (preferred) or voluntary employment in an educational setting for a minimum two days a week. Appropriate Level 3 qualification or HLTA – 48 UCAS tariff points. The following are preferred but not essential if students can provide evidence that they will be undertaking these qualifications if they wish to progress into teaching: GCSE English and Maths (primary, secondary and FE settings) and Science (primary settings). Additional admissions matters Mature applicants without the usual entry requirements can be exceptionally considered on the basis of relevant work experience and demonstration of literacy skills. Safeguarding: Students who are employed in an education setting should provide evidence of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Those in a voluntary placement should obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS check through the College following acceptance on the course. Applicants with a Certificate in Education and Training (120 credits at Levels 4 and 5) will be allowed entry to Year 2 of the Foundation Degree in Supporting and Managing Learning in Education programme under RPL criteria. Fitness to practise declaration ‘Fit to practise’ means students have the skills, knowledge and character needed to practise the profession safely and effectively. Fitness to practise is not just about professional performance but includes conduct which may affect public protection, confidence in the profession or the regulatory process. This may include conduct in personal life. In the first instance, we assess your fitness to practise through the interview process, DBS and health check. Once you are on the programme, your fitness to practice will be assessed in many ways and targets for further development will be set. If fitness to practise is called into question, the teaching team will follow the College’s fitness to practise procedure.

Assessment methods are varied, rigorous and appropriate to the components in each module. Students will have the opportunity to receive feedback from formative assessments to develop their skills and confidence prior to submitting summative assessments. Formative assessment occurs throughout the programme in the form of staff feedback on student discussion, case studies, seminars, presentations, and question and answer sessions. Summative assessments will include individual and group presentations, written reports, practical activities, portfolios, case studies, plans and rationales of sessions or proposals that could be delivered to a user of a service. Students will also receive feedback from their designated work-based learning mentor on their employability skills and professional practice. A detailed briefing about the assessment strategy for each module will be published in module handbooks and be available on the VLE.

The placement should be for at least 2 days per week and is usually a support role in a school, college or training organisation. The College teaching team will visit your placement or place of work in the first year to observe your practice and provide guidance as to professional development. This is part of the ‘Developing the Professional Team’ module.

This is an ideal programme if you aspire to a career in a wide range of educational settings such as teaching or student support roles in schools, colleges or Higher Education institutions. It will also provide you with a solid foundation if you wish to work in other roles in education, including training, supporting, mentoring or youth work. On completion of the course you can progress onto the BA Supporting and Managing Learning in Education top-up year and then move onto a PGCE to become a Qualified Teacher or go into employment directly or via an apprenticeship.

Other Costs: £44 DBS Check

This is representative of the most common fees scenario, but actual fees can vary depending on a number of factors. Please contact us if you need more guidance.