CFI
Level 3
QN: 603/7816/5
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Crossfields Institute Level 3 Certificate in Therapeutic Education and Group Process
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by CFI. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 63 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
CFI
Syllabus Units
15 Units
Guided Hours
63 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Child development and neurodevelopment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance and stages of pre-natal development
- Understand how psychological and emotional development theory can be applied to teaching and learning
- Understand the impact of biomechanical, neurological and sensory development on teaching and learning
- Understand the impact of atypical child development
- Be able to accommodate atypical child development and neurodiversity in the therapeutic classroom
2
Developmental and relational trauma
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key theories associated with relational and developmental trauma
- Understand theories underpinning attachment and development
- Understand what is meant by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
- Understand the impact of toxic stress and trauma on school life
3
Exploring developmental and relational trauma
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how different types of trauma impact on teaching and learning
- Understand how the therapeutic setting supports students who have experienced trauma
4
Exploring mental health and resilience
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand risk factors associated with mental health
- Understand how to build resilience in teaching and learning
- Use group process to reflect upon mental health and wellbeing
5
Exploring positive communication
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how behaviour is used as communication
- Understand how to apply emotional literacy in teaching and learning
- Understand how speech and language therapy is used in teaching and learning
- Understand own uses of communication
6
Exploring pupil leadership development as an intervention
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how pupil leadership development supports pupils to overcome barriers
- Understand the importance of the contribution of peer mentoring as part of the therapeutic approach
- Understand the importance of student leadership, voice and participation
- Reflect on the impact of pupil leadership development
7
Exploring relational work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand a range of theories around relational pedagogy
- Understand a range of theories around positive relationships
- Apply relational pedagogical practice in a therapeutic classroom
- Demonstrate positive relationships in a therapeutic classroom
8
Introducing pupil leadership development as an intervention
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key elements of the theory of pupil leadership development and an intervention
- Understand the concept of occupational deprivation and wider common limitations in pupils’ aspirations
- Understand labels that can be attached to/by pupils and the impact of the negative connotations
- Understand the benefits of pupil leadership development
9
Introduction to child development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance and typical stages of human development (birth to 25)
- Understand the key components of neurodiversity
- Explain key features of sensory processing
10
Introduction to reflective practice and group process
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key features of reflective practice
- Understand the intention of and approach to group process
- Demonstrate the importance of group process
11
Mental health and resilience
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles of mental health and wellbeing
- Understand key features of mental illness
- Explain the concept of resilience
12
Principles of teaching and learning in a therapeutic classroom
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of delivering teaching and learning in a therapeutic classroom
- Understand Carl Rogers’ theory of unconditional positive regard
- Understand factors that can contribute to a successful therapeutic classroom
- Understand the key principles of the blended learning offer
13
Reflective practice and group process
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Apply the key features of reflective practice
- Understand how group process operates
14
Relational work and positive communication
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of relationships in the classroom
- Understand the concept of relational pedagogy
- Understand how humans communicate and how behaviour is used as communication
- Understand the importance of emotional literacy
- Understand the role of Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) in schools
15
Teaching and learning in a therapeutic classroom
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Apply principles of a therapeutic approach to teaching and learning
- Apply Carl Rogers’ theory of unconditional positive regard to the therapeutic classroom
- Understand how to create boundaries and expectations which are fundamental to a therapeutic classroom
- Apply strategies for achieving positive impact in the therapeutic classroom.5.
- Understand how blended learning approaches support therapeutic education
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/7816/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- CFI
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2021