This accredited course is intended for learners who have completed the Supporting Children’s Learning level 1 course and want to continue their learning by progressing to a Level 2 Award.  The course is a next step for people who are preparing to work with children but is also valuable in helping parents support their own children to learn.

By successfully completing this course you will have the opportunity to achieve a Level 2 Award in Employability and Development Skills (Childcare Pathway).

You will need to have completed the Level 1 Supporting Children’s Learning to be able to enrol on this course or have relevant previous experience working with children.

The course is relevant for anyone who wants to support children at home or in an education setting or are interested in volunteering in children's settings.

At the end of the course learners will know more about:

• approaches and methods to teach reading, difficulties and strategies to help and support
• children's development and factors that can influence it

Learners will study units in:

• Supporting a child with reading
• Understanding how children learn

Assessment is completed through collating a portfolio with the support of an experienced, qualified tutor.  You will need to be able to attend at least 80% of the teaching sessions to do this.

The course is taught in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and there is opportunity to meet other adult learners.

Learners with any special needs can discuss these with the tutor at the information session to ensure that the course is suitable or can be adapted for their needs.

This course is for 12 weeks, please check you can attend every session for the whole course.
If these dates or times are not suitable, we will be offering more courses later in the year.

Once you've registered your interest, you will receive emails from us to keep you updated and to provide you with more information.

At the first session, your tutor will offer you details about the course, and a chance to ask any questions.

The course is free if you are:

• Unemployed
• or you are employed and earn less than £25,000 annual gross salary

You will need to provide evidence of your income if you are employed and believe you are entitled to a free course. This could be a pay slip or contract of employment.
If you are employed, the course is part funded by the government but you will be required to make a contribution of £180.

We also operate a fee remission policy, so if you earn more than £25,750 per year but still cannot afford to pay for course you can apply for support. This may mean you get the course for free.  

Please contact us if you would like to make an application.

Learners must be aged 19 or over from 1st August 2025

Unfortunately you will not be eligible to enrol on this course if you live in Wolverhampton, Walsall, Sandwell, Dudley, Solihull or Birmingham.

The Wakes

 

Oakengates Town Council’s community venue is called The Wakes. It is situated in Oakengates town centre in Market Square.

The Outpost Cafe is also situated in the building with a lift and disabled toilets. A variety of Oakengates’ local shops and cafés are nearby.

The building is wheel-chair accessible with a lift and steps available on entry to take visitors up to the café and training rooms.

Free parking is available nearby at Telford Theatre Car Park.

Address: Theatre Square, Limes Walk, Oakengates, Telford TF2 6EP

Phone: 01952 567500

The Wakes | Communities Coming Together

AIM Qualifications

At the end of the session the tutor will advise you on further learning opportunities. You can search for more courses on Learn Telford which we regularly update with details of new courses throughout the year.

Learners can also progress onto other child related courses including Child Development Level 1 & 2, Supporting Children's Learning Level 1 & 2

For learners looking for work or who want a change in career, we can offer you advice to guide you in the right direction and opportunities to gain qualifications in English and maths in Functional Skills up to Level 2.

Opening Hours 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday

Telephone: 01952 382888

Email: support@learntelford.ac.uk