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Foundation Degree: Supporting Teaching and Learning

Course Summary

The Foundation Degree in Supporting Teaching and Learning is a 2-year full-time course providing you with an opportunity to extend your knowledge and skills in supporting teaching and learning in the classroom. It will give you an opportunity to network with colleagues and to enjoy the challenges of further study. The course is validated by the University of Greenwich. Whilst the Foundation Degree is a qualification in its own right, with further study it can also lead to a top-up BA Honours Degree. There is an expectation that students will undertake further study following the lectures to deepen their knowledge and understanding, this is conducted at the student’s convenience.


All candidates will be interviewed and will be required to undertake an assessment. Applicants are normally required to hold a level 2 qualification in Communication or a GCSE in English Language. An appropriate level 3 qualification in Learning Support is normally required. Where appropriate, candidates with substantial relevant experience as a teaching assistant in a relevant setting may be considered. There is no formal entry requirement for numeracy or IT; support will be available to facilitate the achievement of level 2 in both these areas whilst taking the Foundation Degree. This may require some independent study.

In addition to meeting the entry requirements you will need to complete the scenario below to discuss at interview.

Interview task for the Foundaton Degree in Supporting Teaching and Learning

This course will enable students to gain a deeper understanding and insight into their work in highly complex settings. Graduates will become more effective practitioners and play a full part in professional teams within an educational setting. This award will allow learners to progress to a top-up Honours Degree – BA Education Studies – NESCOT (validated by University of Greenwich). With further study this may then lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning + Skills (QTLS).

Fees for 2024/25 Entry

Annual Fees: £7,000*

* Exam fees included.

Full fee information here

Concession: NO
Government Subsidised: NO
Student Loan Available: YES (Higher Education funding available)

Fees are for 2024/25 entry and are for UK students of all ages. For more information about financial support for students, please click here.

Additional Expenses: Enhanced DBS Check - £52

The Teacher Training Department at Nescot prides itself on flexible and targeted provision of courses for those who want to teach.

These courses are designed for those with a real passion for teaching and will show you how to transmit that passion directly to your pupils and students in the classroom arena while giving you the solid qualifying foundations you need to teach.

The Foundation Degree in Supporting Teaching and Learning consists of the following modules of study:

  • Personal and Professional Development
  • Supporting Teaching Learning and Assessment
  • Supporting Positive Learning Behaviours
  • Supporting Learners with Additional Educational Needs
  • Professional Reflective Practice Skills
  • Emerging Technologies to Support Learning
  • Supporting the Wider Curriculum
  • Negotiated Professional Investigation


Assessment

The course includes both formative or practice assessment and formal summative assessments. The purpose of a formative assessment is to develop and test your understanding in the subject area. Formative assessments do not count towards your final module mark but your course team will give you feedback to help you improve. Formal or summative assessments normally count towards your module/unit mark and therefore towards your final award (i.e. distinction/merit/pass).

Assessment methods may include a range of coursework assessments such as essays, reports, portfolios, performance, presentations and often a major project or dissertation in the final year.

You can download a full programme specification here.

Students on NESCOT higher education course are typically taught in class sizes of 16 or fewer.

Click here to go to our university-level information and support pages.

Nescot works in partnership with the University of Greenwich on this course.

For more information about the course, please email Mark Warner: mwarner@nescot.ac.uk or call 0208 394 3053.

Disclaimer:

This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2024. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.

Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.

All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.

Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.

Last updated - 10/10/23

Overview

  • Course Code:

    N6716

  • Study type:

    Full Time

  • Awarded by:

    University of Greenwich

  • Course length:

    2 years (comprising 6 hours (teaching 5 hours) per week for 30 weeks, excluding school placement and observation).

    The course currently runs on Mondays, from 3.30pm to 8.30pm.

  • Start date:

    September 2024
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  • Course Code:

    N6716

  • Study type:

    Full Time

  • Awarded by:

    University of Greenwich

  • Course length:

    2 years (comprising 6 hours (teaching 5 hours) per week for 30 weeks, excluding school placement and observation).

    The course currently runs on Mondays, from 3.30pm to 8.30pm.

  • Start date:

    September 2024

All candidates will be interviewed and will be required to undertake an assessment. Applicants are normally required to hold a level 2 qualification in Communication or a GCSE in English Language. An appropriate level 3 qualification in Learning Support is normally required. Where appropriate, candidates with substantial relevant experience as a teaching assistant in a relevant setting may be considered. There is no formal entry requirement for numeracy or IT; support will be available to facilitate the achievement of level 2 in both these areas whilst taking the Foundation Degree. This may require some independent study.

In addition to meeting the entry requirements you will need to complete the scenario below to discuss at interview.

Interview task for the Foundaton Degree in Supporting Teaching and Learning

This course will enable students to gain a deeper understanding and insight into their work in highly complex settings. Graduates will become more effective practitioners and play a full part in professional teams within an educational setting. This award will allow learners to progress to a top-up Honours Degree – BA Education Studies – NESCOT (validated by University of Greenwich). With further study this may then lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning + Skills (QTLS).

Fees for 2024/25 Entry

Annual Fees: £7,000*

* Exam fees included.

Full fee information here

Concession: NO
Government Subsidised: NO
Student Loan Available: YES (Higher Education funding available)

Fees are for 2024/25 entry and are for UK students of all ages. For more information about financial support for students, please click here.

Additional Expenses: Enhanced DBS Check - £52

The Teacher Training Department at Nescot prides itself on flexible and targeted provision of courses for those who want to teach.

These courses are designed for those with a real passion for teaching and will show you how to transmit that passion directly to your pupils and students in the classroom arena while giving you the solid qualifying foundations you need to teach.

The Foundation Degree in Supporting Teaching and Learning consists of the following modules of study:

  • Personal and Professional Development
  • Supporting Teaching Learning and Assessment
  • Supporting Positive Learning Behaviours
  • Supporting Learners with Additional Educational Needs
  • Professional Reflective Practice Skills
  • Emerging Technologies to Support Learning
  • Supporting the Wider Curriculum
  • Negotiated Professional Investigation


Assessment

The course includes both formative or practice assessment and formal summative assessments. The purpose of a formative assessment is to develop and test your understanding in the subject area. Formative assessments do not count towards your final module mark but your course team will give you feedback to help you improve. Formal or summative assessments normally count towards your module/unit mark and therefore towards your final award (i.e. distinction/merit/pass).

Assessment methods may include a range of coursework assessments such as essays, reports, portfolios, performance, presentations and often a major project or dissertation in the final year.

You can download a full programme specification here.

Students on NESCOT higher education course are typically taught in class sizes of 16 or fewer.

Click here to go to our university-level information and support pages.

Nescot works in partnership with the University of Greenwich on this course.

For more information about the course, please email Mark Warner: mwarner@nescot.ac.uk or call 0208 394 3053.

Disclaimer:

This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2024. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.

Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.

All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.

Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.

Last updated - 10/10/23

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