Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Schools

Course Code: 26590

Course Teacher: This course is being taught by Joy.

What is this Course about?

This qualification will help you to develop an understanding of the teaching and learning environment in a school whilst also preparing you for further learning and training. It covers areas such as school procedures, curriculum requirements, child and young person development, health and safety and communication skills.

The course is made up of 3 Units:

• Understanding schools as organisations including different types of schools, school policies and procedures, different areas of learning.
• Understanding how to keep children and young people healthy, safe and well including child development, health and safety, safeguarding, healthy eating, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Understanding how to communicate with children, young people and adult including different methods of communication, characteristics of good teamwork and positive behaviour management

Who is this Course for?

This qualification is aimed at learners who are thinking of volunteering or working in a school setting. 

Entry Requirements to do this Course:

Learners will be expected to have Level 1 English, or equivalent skills.

Learners must have basic digital skills to be able to complete and upload work on a digital platform.

How you will be assessed?

This is a portfolio based course. Assessment tasks will be set weekly and will vary from written assignments, quizzes, creating posters etc.

How much studying will I need to do outside of the lesson?

Homework tasks will be set every week, so learners should be prepared to spend 2-3 hrs each week outside of the lesson time to complete these assignments.

What learners need to bring/supply

Learners must have a laptop or tablet with a working camera to access Google Classroom.

Additional Information

This course runs once a week from 12.30pm to 3pm starting on Thursday 13th November 2025 and finishing on Thursday 29th January. 

What happens after I book this course?

There are two steps to complete before studying with us and booking on here is the first step. Your next step will be to enrol on your chosen course following the instructions in your order confirmation email.

The next steps…

During this course we will talk to you about your next steps which could include attending other courses/workshops such as Functional Skills Maths and English Level 2, New Job/New You (L1/L2 Award in Employability Skills), Digital skills for work Level 1 and Level 2 Bootcamp in Early Years. Please see the full range of courses we offer.

We have programmes that can support you with your next steps in skills and employment. For further information please see our information, advice and guidance page.

NOTE: This course is for Hertfordshire Residents Only - *With the exception of the registration fee, this course/workshop is fully funded by The Education & Skills Funding Agency for adults who meet a set criteria - please see further details under the 'Further Information' heading.