Ascentis
Level 1
QN: 601/3848/8
Curriculum Active
Ascentis Level 1 Award in Supporting a Child's Learning and Development
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Ascentis. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 503 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
Ascentis
Syllabus Units
31 Units
Guided Hours
503 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Developing Early Literacy, Language and Numeracy Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what the Early Years Foundation Stage is
- Understand the importance of play in developing children’s literacy, language and numeracy skills
- Be able to plan and carry out an activity with a child and recognise the learning taking place
2
Exploring Computers to Support Family Learning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how computers can be used to support family learning.
- Know about different kinds of software, which can be used to support family learning.
- Know about other equipment that can be used with computers.
- Know that the Internet can be used as a resource to support family learning.
- Know how e-mail can be used for communication to support family learning.
- Review and record learning.
3
Introduction to Creative Activities for Children’s Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of creative development
- Be able to contribute to children‘s creative development
4
Introduction to Making and Using Story Sacks for Family Learning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the purpose and content of story sacks.
- Know how to produce a story sack and contents.
5
Keeping a Child Healthy and Safe
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the different factors important in keeping a child healthy and safe
- Know how to deal with a number of common childhood illnesses, injuries and accidents
- Understand how to keep a child safe in the home and outside environment
6
Keeping up with your child - Literacy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand some of the main approaches to teaching literacy in schools
- Know how to support a child to develop literacy skills in everyday life
- Be able to recognise how own literacy skills may be improved
7
Keeping up with your child - Numeracy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand some of the main approaches for teaching numeracy in schools
- Know how to support a child to develop numeracy skills in everyday life
- Be able to recognise how own numeracy skills may be improved
8
Keeping up with your Child-Literacy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand some of the main approaches to teaching literacy in schools
- Know how to support a child to develop literacy skills in everyday life
- Be able to recognise how own literacy skills may be improved
9
Keeping up with your Child-Numeracy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand some of the main approaches for teaching numeracy in schools
- Know how to support a child to develop numeracy skills in everyday life
- Be able to recognise how own numeracy skills may be improved
10
Learning Together - Carrying out an Activity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of play in a child’s development
- Be able to carry out a play activity with a child recognising the learning taking place
11
Learning Together - Healthy Living, Healthy Eating
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the impact of lifestyle on the health of children and adults
- Understand the importance of a healthy diet in contributing to good health
- Understand the importance of exercise in contributing to good health
12
Making and Using Story Sacks for Family Learning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the purpose and content of story sacks.
- Be able to produce a story sack and contents.
- Be able to use a story sack.
- Be able to encourage reading for meaning and comprehension.
- Be able to use prompt cards to develop literacy skills.
- Know about sequencing skills.
- Be able to use story sacks to identify language opportunities
- Know how to evaluate the use of story sacks.
13
Managing Own Money
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to plan a personal budget
- Understand how to manage their personal finances
- Know how to carry out transactions
14
Musical Activities for Young Children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the benefits of musical activities for young children
- Know how to make musical activities or musical games for young children.
15
Preparation for Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the skills and qualities needed for working life
- Investigate personal career opportunities
16
Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about legislation , guidelines, policies and procedure for safeguarding the welfare of children of children and young people including e-safety
- Know what to do when children or young people are ill or injured, including emergency procedures.
- Know how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused, harmed or bullied
17
Sharing Learning Experiences with Children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how children learn.
- Know how to use stories and rhymes with young children.
- Understand that the natural world can support children's learning.
- Know how the local community can be used to broaden children's experiences
18
Supporting a Child's Learning in School
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the main features of the school and classroom environment
- Understand the main features of the school curriculum
19
Supporting Your Children’s Literacy and Numeracy Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about opportunities to support literacy and numeracy development
- Know about planning practical activities to support literacy and numeracy skills
- Know about building on past experience when starting new learning
- Know the importance of recording progress to support particular curriculum areas
20
The Role of Family Learning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the range of individuals involved in a child’s learning
- Understand the factors which contribute to a child’s learning, including the role of family learning
- Understand how children learn through daily activities
- Understand the importance of active communication and positive interaction with children
- Be able to develop and evaluate own learning
21
Working with your Child to Develop Numeracy Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to create numeracy activities for their child
- Know about the importance of child-led numeracy activities
- Know about children’s numeracy skills and successes
- Know about ways in which achievement in numeracy is recorded
- Know about the use of positive feedback in the development of numeracy skills
22
Working with your Child to Develope Literacy Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to create literacy activities for their child
- Know about the importance of child-led literacy activities
- Know about children’s literacy skills and successes
- Know about ways in which achievement in literacy is recorded
- Know about the use of positive feedback in the development of literacy skills
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/3848/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Ascentis
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jul 2014
- Operational End
- Jul 2026