The course is intended for those preparing to work with children and also valuable in helping parents support their own children to learn. Also suitable for anyone who is preparing to working with children in a school as a teaching assistant, seeking work as a lunch-time supervisor or who plan to volunteer in a school.
At the end of the course learners will know more about:
Learners will study units in:
By successfully completing this course you will gain a Level 1 Award in Employability and Development Skills (AIM Qualifications).
If you have already achieved the qualification Supporting Children's Learning (Level 1 Award), you will not be eligible to join this course.
Assessment is completed via portfolio work.
Learners will need to be able to attend at least 80% of the sessions to complete the portfolio and individual tutorials will be offered during the course.
The course is taught in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with an experienced tutor, and there is opportunity to meet and socialise with other in the group in a friendly, relaxed environment.
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 11 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, bring your ID and the tutor will offer you details about the course, and a chance to ask any questions.
The course is free if you are:
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.
Creative Training Spaces
Creative Training Spaces
8 Duke Street
Wellington
TF1 1BJ
Free Public Parking on Wellington Civic and Leisure centre.
Creative Training Spaces is walking distance from the car park, situated just past the Halifax Bank and next to the Gratitude Cafe.
The training room is on floor level and has disabled access facilities.
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, Dyslexia Awareness Level 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
Learn Telford Telford & Wrekin Council Wellington Civic & Leisure Centre 2nd Floor Telford TF2 2FH
