CACHE Certificate in Supporting the Wider Curriculum in Schools (QCF)

Programme for people employed in school

This is a part time course for adults who are employed in a school setting, working outside the classroom to support extra curricular activities eg. welfare assistants and supervisors. You will demonstrate how you meet a set of National Occupational Standards for your role and show that you have the level of skills and knowledge to complete your work effectively.

You will complete 7 mandatory units and 1 optional unit from a wide choice.
Some of the topics you will cover will be:-

• Child and young person development
• Safeguarding
• Equality, diversity and inclusion
• Schools as organisations
• Communication
• Behaviour management

• You must be employed in a school for a minimum of 12 hours per week
• You will need to have a good standard of literacy and numeracy (preferably a Level 2 qualification)
• Evidence of support from your school
• You will need a mentor in your workplace
• You must be at least 18 years of age.

You will be on programme for nine months. During this time you will be expected to attend an Induction and seven 2 hour workshops.

You will be assessed by an approved assessor, who will visit you in your workplace to observe and assess your practical work. You will submit a portfolio of evidence to show your knowledge and understanding.

CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (QCF).
This is a full Level 2 qualification to enable adults to work in a school setting supporting the wider curriculum.

The cost of the course is £450.

You may be eligible for Train to Gain funding, this will be discussed at interview.

Fee Remission

Where next?

You may progress to a Level 3 qualification depending on your role in school

Tell me more

For further information please contact the School Support Staff team on 01254 292306 or Student Services on 01254 292929