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FdA Supporting Teaching and Learning at Teesside University

Teesside University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This foundation degree prepares practitioners to support teaching and learning, covering safeguarding, planning for learning and working with children and young people. It is delivered at Stockton Riverside College, Hartlepool College of Further Education, Redcar & Cleveland College and Darlington College.

Duration: 2 years part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Level 4 modules include Educational Theories and Concepts, Behaviour that Challenges, Working with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, and Personal and Professional Development Projects. Level 5 modules include Inclusive Practice, Research in Education, Safeguarding and Wellbeing and Professional Development Projects.

Career pathways

Graduates can support learning in schools, colleges, training organisations, community and youth education, libraries, healthcare settings and museums.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Year 1 (Level 4) entry requires a Level 3 diploma or equivalent in a relevant area (such as childcare, education or health and social care), access to 150 hours of paid or voluntary work with children aged 5-16 in an educational setting, and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Year 2 (Level 5) entry requires 120 credits at Level 4 in this or an equivalent course, sector experience, the same 150 hours and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. International students requiring a student visa cannot be accepted.

Intake: September

Duration: 2 years part-time

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