Learning Support

FdA Learning Support: Teaching and Learning

FdA Learning Support: Special Education Needs

These foundation degrees provide professional development opportunities for individuals who have experience of support work in educational settings across the sector, for example those who are: classroom/teaching or learning support assistants, early years practitioners or nursery nurses, school support staff and people working in an educational setting and providing learning support in literacy, numeracy and behaviour support to children or young adults with special educational needs.

Key facts

The courses are based around work-based learning as well as academic study and have been designed by Glyndŵr University lecturers, further education tutors, representatives from local authorities and serving teachers and staff from a range of settings working with children and young people
The courses will help you to acquire valuable skills for the education support sector
You will develop your knowledge, understanding and practical skills to be able to plan, manage and reflect on your own learning and to manage progression appropriate to your role in the workplace. You will monitor and evaluate progress in your own learning and be able to relate your learning to the Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) Standards
You will also develop your ability to communicate appropriately and effectively in a variety of ways, use a range of different media, relate theory to practice, undertake research and work effectively as a member of a team

There are two pathways within the foundation degree: a general teaching and learning route or a special educational needs route. Some of the modules will be common to both routes while others are specialist modules for that route.

Course content

Career opportunities

With these foundation degrees you can broaden your understanding of your role in the educational setting, increase your understanding of children’s learning and the educational system. The course can open doors to a variety of routes into a career in education and prepares you for assessment against the National Standards for HLTA status.

Entry requirements and applying

Additional entry requirements

A candidate may be admitted to the course without formal academic qualifications so long as he/she can provide very clear evidence of his/her suitability in terms of motivation and the ability to succeed. This will be evidenced through the written recommendation of the head teacher/setting manager.

All candidates will be required to attend an interview. At the time of interview they will need to complete a written task to confirm their personal skills in literacy.

The university has in place systems and processes to provide support for students who have not had experience of studying in higher education. It has, for example, a module for developing academic and ICT skills which is intended to increase your confidence in writing, researching and reflective practice.

Before you can be offered a place on this course you will be required to complete a Criminal Records Bureau form and pay the appropriate fee. This is to ensure that a check can be made on your suitability for working with children and/or vulnerable adults.

Course duration

Assessment

A wide range of assessment methods are used including student portfolios, project work, written assignments, individual and small group tasks and presentations. There are no formal written examinations.

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Key facts The courses are based around work-based learning as well as academic study and have been designed by Glyndŵr University lecturers, further education tutors, representatives from local authorities and serving teachers and staff from a range of settings working with children and young people The courses will help you to acquire valuable skills for the education support sector You will develop your knowledge, understanding and practical skills to be able to plan, manage and reflect on your own learning and to manage progression appropriate to your role in the workplace. You will monitor and evaluate progress in your own learning and be able to relate your learning to the Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) Standards You will also develop your ability to communicate appropriately and effectively in a variety of ways, use a range of different media, relate theory to practice, undertake research and work effectively as a member of a team There are two pathways within the foundation degree: a general teaching and learning route or a special educational needs route. Some of the modules will be common to both routes while others are specialist modules for that route. Course content FdA Learning Support: Teaching and Learning modules FdA Learning Support: SEN modules Meet the student - Kate Edwards Meet the student - Jess Vaughan Meet the student - secondary school inclusion manager Mandi Jones Meet the student - Daniel Deakin Career opportunities With these foundation degrees you can broaden your understanding of your role in the educational setting, increase your understanding of children’s learning and the educational system. The course can open doors to a variety of routes into a career in education and prepares you for assessment against the National Standards for HLTA status. Entry requirements and applying You will need: A minimum of two years’ appropriate work experience as a support assistant Current involvement in a school, nursery, or educational setting, employed or voluntary, for approximately 150 hours per year A statement from the head teacher/centre manager confirming your suitability and identifying a designated person who will act as the supporting coach A current Enhanced CRB/ISA check Additional entry requirements Applicants will normally require the following: A minimum of GCSE/NVQ2 or equivalent English Successful completion of a relevant NVQ3/CACHE/BTEC or equivalent course A candidate may be admitted to the course without formal academic qualifications so long as he/she can provide very clear evidence of his/her suitability in terms of motivation and the ability to succeed. This will be evidenced through the written recommendation of the head teacher/setting manager. All candidates will be required to attend an interview. At the time of interview they will need to complete a written task to confirm their personal skills in literacy. The university has in place systems and processes to provide support for students who have not had experience of studying in higher education. It has, for example, a module for developing academic and ICT skills which is intended to increase your confidence in writing, researching and reflective practice. Before you can be offered a place on this course you will be required to complete a Criminal Records Bureau form and pay the appropriate fee. This is to ensure that a check can be made on your suitability for working with children and/or vulnerable adults. Course duration Part-time 2 years Two taught sessions per week Assessment A wide range of assessment methods are used including student portfolios, project work, written assignments, individual and small group tasks and presentations. There are no formal written examinations. Part-time: apply direct here.	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