Adult & Higher Education

This course is designed for those working or wishing to work in schools with children in key stages 1 and 2 (children in years 1-6). If you are currently working in a Reception year class you will need prior agreement from your Head Teacher that you will be able to work with children in a key stage 1 or 2 class in order to complete the nine week module ‘Supporting the National Curriculum Delivery’, undertaken in year 1, term 2. Alternatively, you may be able to get work experience to cover this.

The degree programme has been developed so that those wishing to work in an educational setting to support the teaching and learning of children can explore a variety of contemporary topics and issues such as behaviour management, social pedagogy and inclusive education. Students will carry out research which is relevant to their workplace.

This programme is quality assured by Middlesex University and you will receive a Middlesex award on successful completion.

Students on this course will examine policy, research and practice in childhood education, provision and care. They will also be able to research specific topics and themes directly relevant to their work. 

Year 1 modules: 

• Developing and enhancing academic skills
• Supporting the curriculum
• Developing education and pedagogical approaches
• Research skills
• Teaching and professionalism in the national curriculum

Year 2 modules:

• Assessment in the national curriculum
• SEND and inclusive education 
• Social pedagogy
• Safeguarding, working with families and professionals 
• Educational ethics and methodologies 
• Understanding and managing behaviour

You should expect to complete a minimum of least 4 or 5 hours additional work outside attendance at college per week. If you are working, relevant additional work may naturally occur in your workplace.

All eligible applicants will be required to attend an interview. It is expected that you would have at least a level 3 Certificate / Diploma in Children’s Care Learning & Development or Children & Young Person’s Workforce / Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools. Students under the age of 21 will be expected to have a BTEC National Diploma in Childcare, T Level in Education or similar or 2 A Levels (minimum 64 UCAS points).

Mature students, over the age of 21, without traditional qualifications may also be accepted following Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) providing they can show appropriate levels of relevant ability and experience. They would need to make a claim for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) as exemptions from parts of the degree programme is possible. Claimants seeking RPL and RPEL must apply to the College and may be required to present a portfolio in support of their claims.

A requirement of the course is for students to be employed in a relevant setting. All students will require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check prior to the start of the course.

Students also have the option to 'top-up' their Foundation Degree to a full honours degree at the college or alternative provider. Successful completion of the course will lead to a Foundation Degree in Teaching and Learning Support from Middlesex University.