Courses and qualifications for working with children

Are you interested in a working with children in a school or childcare setting? Learn Devon has a number of courses and qualifications to help you along the way.

Gain the essential qualifications you need to develop or start your new career in education.  Learn about child development, the importance of safeguarding, how to support good teaching and learning and much more.

These courses are ideal for those who are either working in schools and would like to improve their skills or for those who have no experience working in an education setting. With accessible study options and expert tutors, we are waiting to support your success!

What courses do we offer?

  • Level 1 Preparing to Work with Children
  • Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools
  • Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
  • Level 2 Early Years Diploma

When are the courses available?

Award in Support Work in Schools – starting 7th January 2025, Tuesdays from 12.30pm to 3.30pm. Delivered online. Click here

Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools – starting 7th January 2025, Tuesdays from 5.45pm to 8.45pm. Delivered online. Click here

Level 2 Diploma for the Early Year Practitioner – starting 8th January 2025, Wednesdays from 1pm to 4pm. Delivered in Online. Click here

Preparing to Work with Children – starting 13th January 2025, Mondays from 1pm to 3.30pm. Delivered in Tavistock. Click here

Preparing to Work with Children – starting 21st April 2025, Mondays from 1pm to 3.30pm. Delivered in Exeter. Click here

Award in Support Work in Schools – starting 23rd April 2025, Wednesdays from 12.30pm to 3.30pm. Delivered in Tavistock. Click here

Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools – starting 23rd April 2025, Wednesdays from 5.45pm to 8.45pm. Delivered in Tavistock. Click here

Find out more

If you would be interested in one of these courses, please contact us directly.
Email: learndevon@devon.gov.uk

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