Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and
Learning in Schools (RQF)
QRN – 601/7672/6 Fee £53.90
Qualification Overview
The Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF) is aimed at those members of the school workforce who directly support the teaching and learning of pupils.
The qualification provides the knowledge, understanding, and skills of all aspects of specialist support needed for strategies to support learning alongside the teacher, bilingual and special needs support, and personal development and reflective practice.
Qualification Structure
Learners must complete all mandatory units to achieve 32 credits and 12 credits from the optional units. Learners will achieve a total of 30 credits.
Learner Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification.
Focus Awards does not set any other entry requirements, but training providers or colleges may have their own guidelines.
Progression Routes
Learners wishing to progress from this qualification can undertake the following qualifications:
- Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF)
Age Ranges
This qualification is accredited for learners aged a minimum of 16 yeras old.
Geographical Coverage
This qualification has been accredited for use in England, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Qualification Specification
To view the Qualification Specification please click here.
| Unit Title | Unit Ref | Level | GLH | Credits |
| Mandatory units | ||||
| Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults |
F/601/3327 |
3 | 10 |
2 |
| Schools as organisations |
A/601/3326 |
3 | 15 |
3 |
| Support learning activities |
F/601/4073 |
3 | 20 |
4 |
| Promote children and young people’s positive behaviour |
A/601/4069 |
3 | 15 |
3 |
| Develop professional relationships with children, young people and adults |
H/601/4065 |
3 | 10 |
2 |
| Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and
young people |
M/601/4070 |
3 | 10 |
2 |
| Support assessment for learning |
A/601/4072 |
3 | 20 |
4 |
| Engage in personal development in
health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings |
A/601/1429 |
3 | 10 |
3 |
| Support children and young people’s health and safety |
D/601/1696 |
3 | 15 |
2 |
| Understand child and young person development |
L/601/1693 |
3 | 30 |
4 |
| Understand how to safeguard the well-being of children and young people |
Y/601/1695 |
3 | 25 |
3 |
| Group A | ||||
| Plan and deliver learning activities under the direction of a teacher |
D/601/7711 |
3 | 21 |
4 |
| Support literacy development |
M/601/7714 |
3 | 18 |
3 |
| Support numeracy development |
A/601/7716 |
3 | 18 |
3 |
| Support teaching and learning in a curriculum area |
J/601/7718 |
3 | 12 |
3 |
| Support delivery of the 14 – 19 curriculum |
F/601/7720 |
3 | 15 |
3 |
| Provide literacy and numeracy support |
L/601/7722 |
3 | 16 |
3 |
| Support gifted and talented learners |
R/601/7723 |
3 | 21 |
4 |
| Support children’s speech, language and communication |
T/600/9789 |
3 | 30 |
4 |
| Group B | ||||
| Support bilingual learners |
Y/601/7724 |
3 | 23 |
4 |
| Provide bilingual support for teaching and learning |
D/601/7725 |
3 | 32 |
6 |
| Group C | ||||
| Group C1 Mandatory Unit(s) | ||||
| Support disabled children and young
people and those with special educational needs |
H/601/7726 |
3 | 24 |
5 |
| Group C2 Optional Unit(s) | ||||
| Support children and young people with
behaviour, emotional and social development needs |
Y/601/7707 |
3 | 25 |
4 |
| Support learners with cognition and learning needs |
M/601/8121 |
3 | 21 |
4 |
| Support learners with communication and interaction needs |
K/601/8134 |
3 | 21 |
4 |
| Support learners with sensory and/or physical needs |
M/601/8135 |
3 | 21 |
4 |
| Support individuals to meet personal care needs |
F/601/8060 |
2 | 16 |
2 |
| Group D | ||||
| Support children and young people during transitions in their lives |
D/601/8325 |
3 | 18 |
4 |
| Develop interviewing skills for work with children and young people |
L/601/1337 |
3 | 21 |
3 |
| Facilitate the learning and development of children and young people through
mentoring |
T/601/1381 |
3 | 30 |
4 |
| Improving the attendance of children and young people in statutory education |
M/601/1377 |
3 | 40 |
5 |
| Promote the well-being and resilience of children and young people |
F/600/9780 |
3 | 30 |
4 |
| Provide information and advice to children and young people |
A/601/1334 |
3 | 22 |
3 |
| Support children and young people to achieve their education potential |
D/600/9785 |
3 | 30 |
4 |
| Support children and young people to make positive changes in their lives |
M/600/9788 |
3 | 27 |
4 |
| Support young people in relation to sexual health and risk of pregnancy |
F/502/5242 |
3 | 10 |
2 |
| Support young people to develop, implement and review a plan of action |
M/601/1329 |
3 | 25 |
3 |
| Support young people who are socially excluded or excluded from school |
R/502/5231 |
3 | 10 |
2 |
| Group E | ||||
| Assist in the administration of medication |
A/601/9420 |
2 | 25 |
4 |
| Invigilate tests and examinations |
Y/601/7416 |
3 | 19 |
3 |
| Lead an extra-curricular activity |
A/601/8333 |
3 | 16 |
3 |
| Maintain learner records |
Y/601/8338 |
3 | 12 |
3 |
| Monitor and maintain curriculum resources |
D/601/8342 |
3 | 14 |
3 |
| Organise travel for children and young people |
H/601/8357 |
3 | 12 |
2 |
| Supervise children and young people on
journeys, visits and activities outside of the setting |
H/601/8360 |
3 | 15 |
3 |
| Work in partnership with parents to
engage them with their children’s learning and development in schools |
A/602/1846 |
3 | 31 |
6 |
| Group F | ||||
| Work with other practitioners to support children and young people |
R/601/8368 |
3 | 15 |
3 |
| Plan, allocate and monitor work of a team |
Y/600/9669 |
3 | 25 |
5 |
| Provide leadership and direction for own area of responsibility |
T/600/9601 |
4 | 30 |
5 |
| Set objectives and provide support for team members |
M/600/9600 |
3 | 35 |
5 |
| Support learning and development within own area of responsibility |
M/600/9676 |
4 | 25 |
5 |
| Team working |
A/501/5163 |
3 | 23 |
3 |