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Mental Health & Wellbeing
NCFE Cache Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Schools
Course Price: £225
Our Level 1 Preparing to Work in Schools qualification helps learners build essential knowledge of how schools operate and prepares them to contribute to safe, inclusive, and supportive learning settings.
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Self Led Learning – complete your course in weeks or up to 12 months.
Level 1 Preparing to Work in Schools Qualification Overview
The Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Schools is an Ofqual regulated introductory qualification, which is inteded to equip learners with the fundamentals of working in a school environment. This course ultimately allows the students to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to assist children and the youth and help them start a career in the field of education.
Moreover, Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Schools online course is specifically aimed at the essential concepts of school functioning, protection, health and safety, and effective communication, in the context of which a person will be prepared to be aware of child development, promote wellbeing, and help to create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment in a diverse range of school environments.
Entry Profile for L1 APWS Course
Our Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Schools course is suitable to learners who may be thinking of taking up a position in a school setting and would like to acquire some fundamental knowledge and insights into the care of children and young people. Interestingly, the qualification can equally be useful to a broad group of learners such as the young people, mature learners, individuals with special educational needs, or those whose English is the additional language especially the new entrants in the profession and want to establish a base in order to advance in education and support positions.
Post Qualification Pathways
After completing the Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Schools course. Learners can decide to move up to other qualifications that may aid them in gaining more knowledge and information on how to support teaching and learning in an educational setting. The qualification forms a suitable foundation to such learners who desire to advance to the education sector as well as improve their level of employability in the school and other related environments. In addition to the introductory qualifications, the learners may choose to continue with any of the following ranges of courses:
Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning
More Details About L1 APWS Course
Assessment for this qualification is completed through written assignments and portfolio evidence. There are no formal examinations.
| Unit 1:Understand Schools as Organisations | Unit 2: Understand How to Keep Children and Young People Healthy, Safe and Well |
| Unit 3: Understand How to Communicate with Children, Young People and Adults | Â |
NCFE is an Awarding Organisation regulated by Ofqual, ensuring that all qualifications adhere to rigorous standards.
Qualification Number: Â 603/2477/6
The course is also offered at the self-paced learning and normally completing it takes 1 month depending on the pace that the learner takes. Course access remains available for 12 months from enrolment. If you need extra time past the initial access period, a re-enrolment fee will be charged.
Payment Plans
Payment Plan Includes
- Accredited Qualification - Ofqual recognised
- 12 months access – start whenever you're ready
- Prompt feedback within 3–5 working days
- 24/7 LMS access with expert support guidance
- Clear and Transparent Pricing
One Time Purchase
Make a single payment, and you’re all set to begin your learning journey.
£225
Instalment Plan
Spread the cost of £258.75 with convenient monthly payments over 6 months.
£43.13
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Frequently Asked Questions
This Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Schools online course is feasible for a wide range of learners who are thinking of working in a school setting. It is appropriate for young people, mature learners, individuals with special educational needs, and those for whom English is an additional language. The qualification is ideal for anyone who wishes to gain a basic understanding of working in a school environment and supporting children and young people.
This qualification provides a simple knowledge and insight into working in schools, but does not qualify the learners to specialist positions. It contributes to advancement to the next level of education and improves the employability in the education sector.
Access to the learning materials and tutor support remains available for a period of 12 months from the date of enrolment.Â
Yes, our study model provides all the courses in Excelon learning online via our convenient VLE, which has experienced led guided learning support. In that way, you can complete the APWS course online.
No, you are not required to have previous teaching experience for enrolment of this course.Â
Learners must be aged 14 or over in order to enrol on this qualification, and there are no formal academic entry requirements for admission.Â
No. There are no set deadlines. Students are also allowed to study the course at their own pace provided they remain within the time of access.
In case you have any additional queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly and talk to one of our admissions advisor. Alternatively, we have a quick enquiry form which you could complete and one of our admissions advisor will respond to you in less than 24 hours.
Accessing the course was effortless, and whenever I needed support, reaching out was a straightforward process. The overall journey, from the initial application to the commencement of my course and contacting my tutor, was remarkably smooth.