Teaching and Learning Support

About this programme

The FdA in Teaching & Learning Support prepares students to work in schools with children in key stages 1 and 2 (children in years 1-6). Students examine policy, research and practice in childhood education in order to inform and develop their ability to support teaching and learning. Classes are offered at two locations: Peter Symonds College Adult & HE Campus in Winchester or Queen's Park Academy in Bournemouth. Attendance is one day a week (1.30-7.30pm), allowing students to continue working alongside study. This programme is quality assured by Middlesex University and you will receive a Middlesex award on successful completion. For further information regarding modules and content, please see the Programme Specification. Students on this course will examine policy, research and practice in childhood education, provision and care. You should expect to complete a minimum of least 4 or 5 hours additional work outside attendance at college per week. If you are working, relevant additional work may naturally occur in your workplace. All eligible applicants will be required to attend an interview. It is expected that you would have a level 3 qualification in a relevant subject. Students under the age of 21 will be expected to have a BTEC National Diploma in Childcare/T Level in Education or similar or 2 A Levels (minimum 64 UCAS points). Mature students, over the age of 21, without traditional qualifications may also be accepted following Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) providing they can show appropriate levels of relevant ability and experience. They