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Course Details

Preparing to Work in Schools


Venue Dudley Wood Neighbourhood Learning Centre
Address Off Pavilion Gardens, Dudley Wood Road, Dudley, DY2 0DB
Qualification Award in Preparing to Work in Schools - L1
Start Date 09/12/2026
End Date 09/12/2026
Day & Time Wednesday 09:30
Duration (Hours) 02:00
Fee Free
Concession -
Contact Name Kathy Adams
Contact Number 01384 818143
Contact Email ACL@dudley.gov.uk
Opening Times 9am to 5pm Weekdays

Detailed Summary

Course Name

NCFE CACHE LEVEL 1 AWARD IN PREPARING TO WORK IN SCHOOLS

Who is this course for?

This qualification is aimed at a range of learners who are thinking of working in a school setting including: young people, mature learners, learners with special educational needs or where English is an additional language.

Entry Requirements

Functional Skills level 1 in English. An initial assessment will need to be undertaken at interview. The use of, or access to, a laptop/computer/tablet is required to be able to complete aspects of the course

What You Will Learn

The course consists of 3 units: Understand schools as organisations; Understand how to keep children and young people healthy, safe and well and the final unit is Understand how to communicate with children, young people and adults

Course Aim

This qualification is to prepare you for further learning and training, whilst developing an understanding of the teaching and learning environment in a school setting, as well as how to support the well-being of a child or young person and their development.

Course Length

12 weeks

What You Will Need to Bring

A pen, paper, lever arch folder and enthusiasm!

How You Will Learn

For all 3 units you will need to provide a range of evidence such as posters, designing a leaflet or booklet, charts, or written assignments. All are internally marked which means no exam at the end!!

Where Next

Once completed we offer a Level 1 Award in Safeguarding in a Learning Environment to aid with progression onto the Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning.

Will learners gain a qualification?

Yes