Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF)
Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF)
(QRN – 601/6105/X)
Qualification Overview
The Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in Supporting 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 and understanding needed to work directly with children or young people in supporting the assessment for learning, developing relationships, promoting equality and diversity and understanding how to safeguard the well-being of children and young people.
Qualification Structure
Learners must achieve all 11 mandatory units to achieve a total credit of 32.
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:
- Level 3 Certificate in Cover Supervision of Pupils in Schools
- Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools
Age Ranges
This qualification is accredited for learners aged 16+.
Geographical Coverage
This qualification is available in England and Northern Ireland.
Qualification Specification
To view the Qualification Specification please click here.
| Unit Title | Unit Ref | Level | GLH | Credit |
| 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 wellbeing of children and young people |
Y/601/1695 | 3 | 25 | 3 |