The course aims to develop your knowledge, skills and understanding about learning and teaching in a diverse range of educational contexts, including Primary, Secondary and Special Education provision. As a result, the focus is on your practice, with a work-based portfolio, Professional Practice in Education, where you are supported and encouraged to be critically reflective practitioners. In addition, there are assignments and projects (such as those contained in the modules Additional Needs and Inclusion and the Behaviour Management, which aim to demonstrate and build on your knowledge and experience in this field. It is expected that as full-time students you will attend college for two days per week and that as part-time students you will attend college for one afternoon and evening per week. This programme is validated by the Open University. For information on the OU regulations, fee information, refunds and payment details including annual increases, and accessibility statement please see our Essential Information page.
Entry requirements
You must have achieved the Level 5 Teaching and Learning Support, or an equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline or subject. You must have some prior experience working in a school sector 4-19 before joining the programme. If you have not completed the Level 5 Foundation Degree Teaching and Learning Support, you will also be required to attend an interview prior to joining the programme. Placement is not a requirement at this level.
