Introduction to helping in a school - Pathways

Ref: C2422944

A short course to find out how to support children’s learning.

Additional information about this course

Helping in Schools courses for Swan residents: Working as a teaching assistant - Pathways taster C2422942 Schools and Parenting Initial Assessment C2422943 Introduction to helping in a school - Pathways C2422944 Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges C2422945

Course aim

To give parents the background knowledge and confidence to become an effective parent helper in school and /or to help their children’s learning at home.

Do I need any particular skills or experience?

By the end of the course I should be able to:

  • Identify 3 ways children can develop their learning through play
  • List 3 practical strategies to support children’s development in literacy
  • List 3 practical strategies to support children’s development in maths
  • List 3 practical strategies for encouraging children’s social, emotional and behavioural development

How will I be taught?

What kind of feedback can I expect?

What else do I need to know?

- A selection of materials and basic equipment will be provided but you are welcome to bring additional materials with you - It would be helpful if you had access to the internet (Mobile phone, tablet or computer at home or through a library etc.)

Pre-course work, reading and information sources

What can I do next?

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Introduction to helping in a school - Pathways

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Conditions

This course is funded by the Greater London Combined Authority but is also open to residents of other areas.

As a registered charity, and to meet our funders’ requirements, we need to check a few things with you before you enrol. Please check the details below to ensure you meet the basic eligibility critiera:

  • You are paying the standard fee (with a credit or debit card) or you are on any of the qualifying benefits
  • You have a valid email address so that you can receive confirmation of your booking
  • You have been resident in the UK, EU or EEA for the last 3 years
  • You are aged 19 years or older on 1st September 2021
  • You declare that the address you provide is correct and that you will provide evidence of this and your eligibility to live and work in the UK
  • You have read and accept our standard terms and conditions

Not sure or have further questions? Contact courseenquiries@wea.org.uk

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