Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF)
Direct Learning Support
Key Information
Level: 2
Sector: Direct Learning Support
Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
Total Qualification time: 300
Credit Value: 30
Guided Learning Hours: 185
Status: Available to Learners
Methods of Assessment: Portfolio of Evidence
Minimum age: 16
Qualification Purpose:
The Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF) is aimed at those members of the school workforce who directly support the teaching and learning of pupils. The qualification provides the knowledge and understanding needed to work directly with children or young people in supporting the assessment for learning, developing relationships, promoting equality and diversity, and understanding how to safeguard the wellbeing of children and young people.
Age Ranges:
Entry is at the discretion of the centre. However, learners should be at least 16 years old to undertake this qualification.
Geographical Coverage:
This qualification is available in England and Northern Ireland.
Learner Entry Requirements:
Focus Awards does not set any other entry requirements, but additional criteria may be requested or specified by the centre.
Reasonable Adjustments and Special Considerations:
Please refer to the Focus Awards ‘Reasonable Adjustments and Special Considerations Policy’. A copy is available for download from the Focus Awards website at the following url:
https://www.focusawards.org.uk/wp– content/uploads/2016/08/Reasonable-Adjustments.pdf
Assessment Methods:
This qualification is Internally Assessed. Each learner must create a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates achievement of all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria associated with each unit.
The main pieces of evidence for the portfolio could include some or all of the following:
- Assessor observation
- Witness testimony
- Learner product
- Worksheets
- Assignments/projects/reports
- Record of oral and written questioning
- Learner and peer reports
- Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
Progression Routes:
Learners wishing to progress from this qualification can undertake the following qualifications:
- Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in schools (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF)
Supporting Material and Useful Websites:
- https://focusawards.org.uk/supportingmaterials
- https://ofqual.gov.uk
