ProQual
Level 4
QN: 603/4609/7
Curriculum Active
ProQual Level 4 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ProQual. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 990 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
ProQual
Syllabus Units
16 Units
Guided Hours
990 hrs
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Class management and managing behaviour
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how group dynamics and social organisation affect the learning process
- Understand how to effectively use behaviour management strategies to promote positive behaviour
- Be able to supervise pupils effectively in line with setting’s behaviour policies and procedures
- Be able to organise and safely manage the learning environment
2
Developing and delivering own lesson plans
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to construct own scheme of work and lesson plans
- Be able to implement own lesson plans
- Be able to evaluate delivery of own lesson plan
- Understand Bloom’s Taxonomy
3
Family Support Worker Role
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of the parent/family support worker
- Be able to work with parents effectively to improve outcomes for children and young people
- Understand the principles of working with a group of parents and be able to work effectively in a group environment
- Be able to work in partnership with school staff, parents and external professionals/agencies to create action plans to address attendance and/or behavioural issues
- Understand and be able to reflect on current practice and identify areas of strength and areas for development
4
Leadership and management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the different styles/theories of leadership and management
- Understand effective team working, including team development and dealing with conflict
- Be able to work collaboratively and cooperatively with colleagues within the work setting
- Understand the purpose of professional supervision
5
Learning Mentor Role
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of learning mentor
- Be able to support children and young people to achieve identified targets
- Be able to develop and support a nurture group within their setting
- Understand and be able to provide support for teaching staff to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people
6
Legal requirements/legislation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the current legislative frame
- work for Employment Rights in the home nation
- work for safeguarding and welfare requirements for Early Years Foundation Stage, Child Protection and Looked After Children
- Understand how to support pupils in accordance with the Special Educational Needs Disability (SEND) Code of Practice
- Understand the policies and procedures relating to information gathering and monitoring, E-safety in the work setting
- Understand the requirements of, and how to prepare for, an Ofsted inspection
7
Reflecting, reviewing and evaluating own practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what professional development is.
- Be able to reflect on their own practice.
- Be able to use reflective practice to plan professional development.
- Be able to improve practice through reflection and professional development.
8
Social, Emotional and Mental Health in Children and Young People
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand current legislation, policies and procedures that deal with children’s and young people’s mental health
- Understand how to support children in an educational setting with mental health issues
9
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the current legislation both nationally and in the work setting
- Understand SEN and the impact on the child, family and schools
- Demonstrate practice of working with SEN children including understanding and delivering of guidance from other professionals
10
Speech, language and communication
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the various skills needed to communicate
- Understand the typical stages of language and communication development
- Understand and implement strategies to support children with speech, language and communication difficulties
11
Study Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to complete research for a specific topic/subject and present findings in an appropriate format.
- Understand how to edit a piece of work to fit an assignment brief.
- Understand how to prepare and present a report.
12
Support programmes that promote children’s development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different observation, evaluation and assessment methods used within their setting
- Understand how to evaluate pupil’s progress through a range of assessment activities
- Understand the effectiveness of programmes that support children’s development, including children requiring additional support
13
Understanding Child Development and How Children Learn
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the expected pattern of development and the factors that can have an impact on this pattern.
- Understand theories of development and theoretical perspectives of children’s development and how they influence current practice.
- Understand the possible effects transitions and significant events can have on children’s development.
14
Understanding Lesson Plans and Schemes of Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the planning format/scheme of work used in work setting and how it relates to the national curriculum
- Be able to use teachers’ long/medium/ short planning for lesson plan/learning activities and understand the importance of including all children in learning activities, e.g. SEN, gifted and talented
- Be able to select and prepare resources to support the delivery of the lesson plan/learning activity
- Understand the marking scheme used in the work setting and relevant record keeping
15
Use of Technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand current legislation, policies and procedures that deal with E-safety and the impact on children and young people
- Understand the variety of technology that is available and what is suitable for educational settings
- Be able to use technology to deliver a lesson plan and improve visual displays
16
Working in Partnership
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand partnership working
- Understand multi-agency working
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/4609/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- ProQual
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2019