ProQual Level 4 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning (Ofqual-Regulated Qualification)

Study Skills

• 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

Legal Requirements/Legislation

• Understand the current legislative framework for Employment Rights in the home nation
• Understand the current legislative framework 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

Leadership and Management

• 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

Class management and managing behaviour

• Understand how group dynamics and social organisation affect the learning process
• Understand how to effectively use behaviour management strategies to promote positive behavior
• 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

Understanding Child Development and How Children Learn

• 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

Working in Partnership (F/617/6124)

• Understand partnership working
• Understand multi-agency working

Support programmes that promote children’s development

• 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

M4:8 Understanding Lesson Plans and Schemes of Work

• 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

M4:9 Reflecting, Reviewing and Evaluating Own Practice

• 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

Learning Mentor Role

• 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

Family Support Worker Role

• 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

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

• 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

Developing and delivering own lesson plans

• 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

Speech, language and communication

• 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

Use of Technology

• 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

Social, Emotional and Mental Health in Children and Young People

• Understand current legislation, policies and procedures that deal with children’s and young people’s mental health
• Understand mental health and well-being in children
• Understand how to support children in an educational setting with mental health issues