Training Qualifications UK Ltd · RQF Level 3
TQUK Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF)
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- LevelRQF Level 3
- Total credits44
- Guided learning232 hours
- Units in this qualification52
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These are the units Training Qualifications UK Ltd registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated, and every one you earn is yours to keep.
Assist in the administration of medicationReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
You'll gain knowledge of current legislation, guidelines, and policies related to medication administration in care settings. The unit covers the learner's role, responsibilities, and procedures for assisting safely in the administration of medication.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the current legislation, guidelines and policies relevant to the administration of medication in a care setting.
- Understand own role in assisting in the administration of medication, including responsibilities, limitations, and reporting procedures.
- Understand the requirements and procedures for assisting in the administration of medication, including dosage, timing, and route of administration.
- Understand the requirements and procedures for ensuring patient safety during the administration of medication, including identifying potential risks and adverse reactions.
- Prepare for the administration of medication by checking prescriptions, preparing equipment, and verifying patient identity.
- Assist in the administration of medication according to established procedures and under appropriate supervision.
- Contribute to the management of medications and administration records, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with regulations.
Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adultsReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
You'll explore the principles of developing positive relationships with children, young people, and adults, focusing on respect, trust, and empathy. The unit also covers effective communication methods and relevant legislation on confidentiality and information sharing.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of developing positive relationships with children, young people and adults, including the importance of respect, trust and empathy.
- Understand how to communicate effectively with children, young people and adults, adapting communication methods to suit individual needs and circumstances.
- Understand legislation relating to confidentiality and the sharing of information about children, young people and adults.
- Understand organisational policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the sharing of information about children, young people and adults.
- Understand legislation, policies and procedures for data protection and the handling of sensitive information.
Develop interviewing skills for work with children and young peopleReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
You'll understand how to prepare for, plan, and conduct interviews with children and young people in a safe and supportive environment. The unit also covers implementing appropriate follow-up procedures to support effective outcomes.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the process of preparing for interviews with children and young people
- Understand the process of planning interviews with children and young people
- Conduct interviews with individual children or young people effectively
- Implement appropriate interview follow-up procedures
Develop professional relationships with children, young people and adultsReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
You'll learn to build professional relationships with children, young people, and adults based on trust, respect, and empathy. The unit includes effective communication techniques and supporting children and young people in forming positive peer relationships.
What you'll be able to do
- Develop professional relationships with children and young people, based on trust, respect and empathy.
- Communicate effectively with children and young people, using appropriate language and communication styles.
- Develop professional relationships with adults, including colleagues, parents and carers.
- Support children and young people in developing positive relationships with their peers and adults.
- Comply with policies and procedures for confidentiality, sharing information and data protection, ensuring the privacy and security of sensitive information.
Engage in personal development in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settingsReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
This unit equips learners to engage in personal development within health, social care, or children and young people's settings. You'll reflect on their practice, evaluate performance, and develop personal development plans to enhance competence in their role.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand what is required for competence in own work role, including the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to perform effectively.
- Reflect on practice, identifying strengths and areas for improvement in own performance.
- Evaluate own performance against relevant standards and benchmarks, identifying areas where further development is needed.
- Agree a personal development plan with a supervisor or mentor, setting realistic and achievable goals for improvement.
- Use learning opportunities, such as training courses, mentoring and supervision, to contribute to personal development.
- Use reflective practice, such as keeping a reflective journal or participating in reflective discussions, to contribute to personal development.
Facilitate the learning and development of children and young people through mentoringReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
You'll learn to facilitate learning and development through mentoring. The unit covers supporting individual needs, promoting wellbeing and achievement, and reviewing the effectiveness of mentoring approaches.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to facilitate the learning and development needs of children and young people through mentoring
- Support children and young people to address their individual learning and development needs through mentoring
- Promote the wellbeing, resilience and achievement of individual children and young people through mentoring
- Review the effectiveness of the mentoring process in supporting children and young people
Improving the attendance of children and young people in statutory educationReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
This unit covers the factors influencing attendance of children and young people in statutory education, including social, emotional, and economic aspects. You'll understand the roles of individuals and agencies in improving attendance and develop skills to use attendance data to inform strategies and plans.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the various factors that can impact on the attendance of children and young people in statutory education, including social, emotional, and economic factors
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of individuals and agencies involved in improving the attendance of children and young people in statutory education, including schools, social services, and healthcare providers
- Use attendance data to inform strategies and plans aimed at improving the attendance of children and young people in statutory education, setting realistic and measurable targets
- Support work with children, young people, and their families to improve attendance, adhering to relevant policies and procedures and working within the boundaries of your role and responsibilities
Invigilate tests and examinationsReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
This unit covers policies and procedures for the conduct of tests and examinations. You'll be able to prepare venues and candidates, implement invigilation requirements, and conclude assessments in accordance with regulations.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the relevant policies and procedures for the conduct of tests and examinations within an educational setting.
- Prepare the test or examination venue in accordance with regulations and guidelines.
- Prepare all necessary materials and resources for tests and examinations.
- Prepare candidates for tests and examinations by explaining rules and procedures.
- Implement invigilation requirements, ensuring a fair and secure testing environment.
- Monitor candidates during tests and examinations, addressing any issues or concerns appropriately.
- End tests and examinations according to established procedures, collecting materials and ensuring a smooth conclusion.
Lead an extra-curricular activityReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
It teaches you to understand the aims, requirements, and safety considerations of extra-curricular activities. You'll learn to plan resources, prepare children and young people, lead sessions effectively, and review activities for continuous improvement.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the aims and requirements of the extra-curricular activity, including its learning objectives and any relevant safety considerations.
- Prepare for leading an extra-curricular activity by planning resources, activities, and risk assessments.
- Prepare children and young people for an extra-curricular activity by explaining its purpose, rules, and expected behaviour.
- Lead an extra-curricular activity, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for all participants.
- Review and improve extra-curricular activities based on feedback, observation, and evaluation of outcomes.
Maintain learner recordsReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
You'll understand organisational policies and procedures for maintaining accurate, secure, and confidential learner records. The unit emphasises data protection, record accuracy, and appropriate information sharing with authorised individuals.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the organisation's policy and procedures for maintaining accurate learner records
- Maintain learner records in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- Maintain the safety and security of learner records, ensuring confidentiality
- Share information from learner records with those authorised to receive it, adhering to data protection regulations
Monitor and maintain curriculum resourcesReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
This unit focuses on organisational policies and procedures for maintaining curriculum resources. You'll establish resource requirements, maintain and monitor supplies, and ensure resources are organised, accessible, and comply with health and safety standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the organisational policy and procedures for maintaining curriculum resources, including health and safety requirements and resource allocation.
- Establish requirements for curriculum resources, taking into account the needs of learners, curriculum objectives, and available budget.
- Maintain supplies of curriculum resources, ensuring that materials are organised, accessible, and in good condition.
- Monitor stocks of curriculum resources, identifying shortages and ordering replacements as needed.
- Maintain curriculum resources, carrying out repairs and cleaning to ensure that materials are fit for purpose.
- Prepare and issue curriculum resources to learners and staff, following organisational procedures and maintaining accurate records.
Organise travel for children and young peopleReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
You'll understand policies, legislation, and procedures for organising travel for children and young people. The unit covers making travel arrangements, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring safety in accordance with organisational requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the relevant policy for organising children and young people’s travel outside of the setting.
- Understand the relevant procedures for organising children and young people’s travel outside of the setting.
- Make travel arrangements for children and young people in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of children and young people during travel.
Plan and deliver learning activities under the direction of a teacherReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
It teaches you to plan and deliver learning activities under teacher direction, including identifying objectives, resources, and curriculum alignment. You'll develop communication skills and monitor learning outcomes to adapt activities for diverse learners.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan appropriate learning activities under the direction of a qualified teacher.
- Deliver planned learning activities effectively to children and young people.
- Monitor and assess learning outcomes achieved by children and young people during learning activities.
Plan, allocate and monitor work of a teamReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
You'll learn to plan, allocate, and monitor work within a team to achieve objectives. The unit includes managing performance, evaluating outcomes, and implementing improvements aligned with organisational goals.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan work activities effectively for a team.
- Allocate work tasks appropriately across a team.
- Manage team members effectively to achieve defined team objectives.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of individual team members.
- Implement strategies to improve the overall performance of a team.
Promote children and young people’s positive behaviourReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
You'll develop knowledge and skills to promote positive behaviour in children and young people according to policies and procedures. The unit covers managing inappropriate and challenging behaviour and contributing to behaviour reviews to ensure safety and well-being.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the policies and procedures within the setting for promoting children and young people’s positive behaviour.
- Promote positive behaviour in children and young people, in line with agreed policies and procedures.
- Manage inappropriate behaviour in a fair, consistent and sensitive manner.
- Respond appropriately to challenging behaviour, ensuring the safety and well-being of all involved.
- Contribute to reviews of behaviour and behaviour policies, offering constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement.
Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young peopleReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
You'll develop knowledge and skills to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in work with children and young people. The unit addresses the impact of prejudice and discrimination, strategies to challenge discriminatory behaviour, and support for inclusive practices.
What you'll be able to do
- Promote equality and diversity in work with children and young people, challenging discriminatory behaviour and promoting inclusive practices.
- Understand the impact of prejudice and discrimination on children and young people, recognising the potential effects on their self-esteem, well-being and development.
- Support inclusion and inclusive practices in work with children and young people, ensuring that all children and young people have equal opportunities to participate and succeed.
Promote the well being and resilience of children and young peopleReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
This unit focuses on promoting positive well-being and resilience in children and young people. You'll understand factors affecting well-being, recognise signs of poor well-being, and develop skills to support social and emotional development appropriate to age and understanding.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the importance of promoting positive well being in children and young people
- Understand the importance of promoting resilience in children and young people
- Understand how to support the development of children and young people’s social identity in line with their age and level of understanding
- Understand how to support the development of children and young people’s emotional identity in line with their age and level of understanding
- Understand how to support the development of children and young people’s self-esteem in line with their age and level of understanding
- Provide children and young people with a positive outlook on their lives, encouraging optimism and hope
- Respond appropriately to the health needs of children and young people, following established procedures
Provide bilingual support for teaching and learningReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
This unit develops learners' ability to provide bilingual support by contributing to assessments, supporting bilingual learners in learning activities, and facilitating communication with families. You'll understand how to review and improve communication strategies.
What you'll be able to do
- Contribute to the assessment of bilingual learners by providing insights into their language proficiency and learning needs.
- Provide bilingual support for learners in various learning activities, such as translation, clarification, and cultural mediation.
- Support communication with families of bilingual learners by facilitating conversations, translating documents, and explaining educational processes.
- Contribute to reviews of communication with families of bilingual learners, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring effective engagement.
Provide information and advice to children and young peopleReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
You'll understand the role of practitioners in providing information and advice to children and young people within relevant legislative and organisational frameworks. The unit covers establishing information needs and using effective communication techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the role of practitioners in providing information and advice to children and young people within relevant legislative and organisational frameworks.
- Establish the information and advice needs of children and young people through effective communication and assessment techniques.
- Address the information and advice needs of children and young people in a clear, accurate, and age-appropriate manner.
- Provide children and young people with appropriate information and advice to enable them to make informed choices, respecting their rights and preferences.
Provide leadership and direction for own area of responsibilityReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
It teaches you to provide leadership within their area of responsibility by setting objectives aligned with organisational goals. You'll develop skills in communication, motivation, guidance, and self-assessment of leadership performance.
What you'll be able to do
- Lead effectively in own area of responsibility, providing guidance, support, and motivation to team members.
- Provide clear direction and set achievable objectives in own area of responsibility, aligning with organisational goals and priorities.
- Communicate the direction for own area of responsibility effectively to team members and stakeholders, and collect feedback to inform improvement and decision-making.
- Assess own leadership performance regularly, identifying strengths and areas for development, and seeking opportunities for professional growth.
Provide literacy and numeracy supportReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
You'll develop the ability to identify individual pupils’ litreacy and numeracy support needs, considering prior learning and specific difficulties. The unit covers providing targeted litreacy and numeracy support to help pupils access the wider curriculum using appropriate strategies and resources.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify pupils’ individual needs for literacy and numeracy support, taking into account their prior learning and any specific learning difficulties.
- Provide targeted literacy support to help pupils to access the wider curriculum, using appropriate strategies and resources.
- Provide targeted numeracy support to help pupils to access the wider curriculum, using appropriate strategies and resources.
Schools as organisationsReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
You'll gain knowledge of the education structure from early years to post-compulsory stages, school organisation including roles and responsibilities, school ethos, and relevant legislation. The unit also covers the purpose of school policies and procedures within the educational context.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the structure of education from early years to post-compulsory education, including different types of schools and educational pathways.
- Understand how schools are organised in terms of roles and responsibilities, including the roles of teachers, support staff, and senior management.
- Understand school ethos, mission, aims and values, and how these contribute to the school's identity and culture.
- Know about the key legislation affecting schools, such as education acts and safeguarding regulations.
- Understand the purpose of school policies and procedures, and how they ensure the smooth running of the school and the safety of pupils.
- Understand the wider context in which schools operate, including the role of local authorities, government agencies, and community organisations.
Set objectives and provide support for team membersReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
You'll learn to communicate a team’s purpose and objectives effectively, collabouratively plan to meet these objectives, support team members by identifying opportunities, and monitor and evaluate progress. The unit emphasises clear communication and collabourative planning within teams.
What you'll be able to do
- Communicate a team’s purpose and objectives clearly and concisely to all team members, ensuring everyone understands their role and responsibilities
- Develop a plan collaboratively with team members, outlining how team objectives will be met, including timelines, resources, and individual contributions
- Support team members by identifying opportunities for development and providing appropriate support, guidance, and resources to enable them to achieve their goals
- Monitor and evaluate progress against team objectives, recognising individual and team achievements and addressing any challenges or obstacles that may arise
Supervise children and young people on journeys, visits and activities outside of the settingReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
You'll understand policies and procedures for supervising children and young people on journeys, visits, and activities outside the setting. The unit develops skills to prepare for and supervise such activities safely, including risk assessment and emergency procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the relevant policy and procedures for supervising children and young people on journeys, visits and activities outside of the setting, including risk assessments and emergency procedures.
- Prepare thoroughly for journeys, visits and activities outside of the setting, ensuring all necessary arrangements are in place and that children and young people are adequately informed.
- Supervise children and young people effectively on journeys outside of the setting, maintaining their safety and well-being at all times.
- Supervise children and young people effectively during visits and activities outside of the setting, promoting their engagement and learning while ensuring their safety and well-being.
Support Children and Young People's Health and Safety.Real unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
This unit covers planning and providing safe environments and services for children and young people, in line with legislation and guidelines. You'll learn to recognise and manage risks, implement control measures, and support children in assessing and managing their own safety.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to plan and provide environments and services that support children and young people’s health and safety, in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines.
- Recognise and manage risks to health, safety and security in a work setting or during off-site visits, implementing appropriate control measures.
- Understand how to support children and young people to assess and manage risk for themselves, promoting their independence and resilience.
- Understand appropriate responses to accidents, incidents, emergencies and illness in work settings and during off-site visits, following established protocols and procedures.
Support assessment for learningReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
This unit covers the purpose and characteristics of assessment for learning to promote learner progress. You'll develop skills in using assessment strategies, providing feedback, supporting learner self-review, and contributing to assessment evaluation.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the purpose and characteristics of assessment for learning, including its role in promoting progress and identifying areas for development.
- Use assessment strategies to promote learning, providing feedback that is timely, specific and constructive.
- Support learners in reviewing their learning strategies and achievements, encouraging them to reflect on their progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Contribute to reviewing assessment for learning, providing feedback on its effectiveness and suggesting ways to improve it.
Support bilingual learnersReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
This unit equips learners to interact effectively with bilingual learners and support their development of target language skills. You'll adapt communication methods, build rapport, and implement strategies to aid curriculum access.
What you'll be able to do
- Interact with bilingual learners using appropriate communication methods.
- Establish effective relationships with bilingual learners.
- Support bilingual learners to develop skills in the target language, such as reading.
- Support bilingual learners to develop skills in the target language, such as writing.
- Support bilingual learners to develop skills in the target language, such as speaking.
- Support bilingual learners to develop skills in the target language, such as listening.
- Support bilingual learners to access the curriculum by providing appropriate resources.
- Support bilingual learners to access the curriculum by using appropriate strategies.
Support children and young people during transitions in their livesReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
It teaches you to understand the range and impact of transitions experienced by children and young people. You'll learn to recognise and respond to these transitions and collabourate with others to plan integrated support during transitional periods.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the range and potential impact of different types of transitions that children and young people may experience throughout their lives, such as starting school, moving house, or experiencing bereavement.
- Recognise and respond appropriately to the signs that children and young people are experiencing difficulties during transitions, providing emotional support and practical assistance.
- Work collaboratively with other professionals, parents, and carers to plan integrated support for children and young people going through transitions, ensuring a coordinated and consistent approach.
- Support children and young people to develop coping strategies and resilience to manage transitions effectively, empowering them to navigate change and uncertainty.
Support children and young people to achieve their education potentialReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
You'll explore principles, values, and legislation supporting children and young people to achieve their educational potential. The unit includes supporting learners to identify needs, set goals, plan actions, and promote a positive and inclusive learning environment.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles that underpin work to help children and young people achieve their educational potential
- Understand the values that underpin work to help children and young people achieve their educational potential
- Understand current legislation that supports work to help children and young people achieve their educational potential
- Support children and young people to identify and articulate their learning needs effectively
- Support children and young people to set realistic and achievable learning goals
- Support children and young people to plan actions to achieve their educational goals
- Support children and young people to work towards achieving their educational goals
- Review educational achievements with children and young people, providing constructive feedback
Support children and young people to make positive changes in their livesReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
You'll explore methods and approaches to support children and young people in making positive life changes. The unit emphasises person-centred support, building trust, identifying needs and goals, and reviewing the effectiveness of interventions.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the methods and approaches used to support children and young people to make positive changes in their lives.
- Provide practical support to children and young people to enable them to make positive changes in their lives.
- Review the effectiveness of the support provided to children and young people in achieving positive changes in their lives.
Support children and young people with behaviour, emotional and social development needsReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
This unit covers the influences on behaviour, emotional, and social development in children and young people, including biological, family, social, and environmental factors. You'll understand special educational needs related to these areas and develop skills to support behaviour management effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the various influences that impact on the behaviour, emotional and social development of children and young people.
- Understand the specific special educational needs of children and young people who have behaviour, emotional and social development needs.
- Support the implementation of behaviour management strategies for children and young people with behaviour, emotional and social development needs.
- Support children and young people with behaviour, emotional and social development needs to develop positive relationships with others.
- Support children and young people with behaviour, emotional and social development needs to develop self-reliance and self-esteem.
Support children’s speech, language and communication.Real unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
This unit provides learners with knowledge of speech, language, and communication development in children. You'll understand the impact of difficulties and be able to provide support to promote development within their setting.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the importance of speech, language and communication for children’s overall development
- Understand the importance and benefits of adults supporting the speech, language and communication development of children in own setting
- Provide effective support for the speech, language and communication development of children in own setting
- Contribute to maintaining a positive environment that supports speech, language and communication
Support delivery of the 14 – 19 curriculumReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
You'll understand educational policy and practice for the 14-19 curriculum and develop skills to support teaching and learning for this age group. The unit includes adapting activities to individual needs and collabourating with professionals to support curriculum delivery.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand educational policy and practice relating to the education and training of 14 to 19 year olds, including current legislation and guidance
- Support teaching and learning activities for 14 to 19 year olds, adapting approaches to meet individual learner needs and promoting inclusive practice
- Work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals to support the effective delivery of the 14 to 19 curriculum, contributing to a positive learning environment
Support disabled children and young people and those with special educational needsReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
This unit provides learners with knowledge of the rights, disabilities, and special educational needs of children and young people. You'll be able to support inclusion and equality, promoting participation and development within care settings.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the rights of disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs, as outlined in relevant legislation and policies.
- Understand the disabilities and/or special educational needs of children and young people in own care, including their individual strengths, challenges, and support requirements.
- Support the inclusion of disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs in all aspects of education and care.
- Support disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs to participate in the full range of activities and experiences, adapting approaches as necessary.
- Support others to respond to the needs of disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs, promoting awareness, understanding, and positive attitudes.
Support gifted and talented learnersReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
This unit provides learners with understanding of the social, emotional, and academic needs of gifted and talented learners. You'll contribute to planning appropriate learning programmes and support learning activities that meet the needs of these learners.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the diverse needs of gifted and talented learners, including their social, emotional, and academic requirements.
- Contribute to planning learning programmes for gifted and talented learners, ensuring they are challenging, stimulating, and differentiated to meet their individual needs.
- Support learning activities for gifted and talented learners, providing appropriate resources, guidance, and feedback to enable them to achieve their full potential.
Support individuals to meet personal care needsReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
It teaches you to support individuals in meeting personal care needs safely and respectfully. You'll identify needs and preferences, promote dignity and independence, and provide assistance with hygiene and mobility.
What you'll be able to do
- Work with individuals to identify their personal care needs, respecting their dignity and privacy.
- Work with individuals to identify their preferences in relation to personal care, respecting their choices.
- Provide support for personal care safely, following risk assessments and agreed plans.
- Support individuals to use the toilet, respecting their privacy and independence.
- Support individuals to maintain personal hygiene, promoting their health and well-being.
- Support individuals to manage their personal appearance, respecting their choices and preferences.
- Monitor the support provided for personal care, identifying any changes or concerns.
- Report on the support provided for personal care accurately and promptly, following organisational procedures.
Support learners with cognition and learning needsReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
This unit provides knowledge of cognition and learning needs in learners, including their impact on learning. You'll learn to support learning activities and foster effective learning strategies tailored to individual needs.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the special educational needs of learners with cognition needs
- Understand the special educational needs of learners with learning needs
- Support learners with cognition and learning needs during learning activities
- Support learners with cognition and learning needs to develop effective learning strategies
Support learners with communication and interaction needsReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
You'll gain knowledge of the special educational needs of learners with communication and interaction difficulties. The unit focuses on supporting learning, fostering relationships, and understanding relevant legislation to promote inclusion and social interaction.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the special educational needs of learners with communication and interaction needs, including the range of needs and their potential impact on learning and development.
- Support learners with communication and interaction needs to maximise learning opportunities, using appropriate strategies and resources.
- Support learners with communication and interaction needs to develop positive relationships with peers and adults, promoting social inclusion and interaction skills.
Support learners with sensory and/or physical needsReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
You'll understand the impact of sensory and physical needs on children and young people's learning and development. The unit covers special educational needs and strategies to support learning, including implementing structured support and promoting independence.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the impact of physical disabilities on children and young people's learning and development
- Understand the impact of motor disabilities on children and young people's learning and development
- Understand the impact of sensory disabilities on children and young people's learning and development
- Understand the special educational needs of learners with sensory needs
- Understand the special educational needs of learners with physical needs
- Support learners with sensory and/or physical needs to maximise their learning potential
- Implement structured learning programmes for children and young people with sensory needs
- Implement structured learning programmes for children and young people with physical needs
Support learning activitiesReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
This unit equips learners to contribute to planning and preparing learning activities tailored to individual needs. You'll support learning, observe and report on progress, and participate in evaluating activities and reflecting on their own practice.
What you'll be able to do
- Contribute to the planning of learning activities, taking into account individual learner needs and learning objectives.
- Prepare resources and the learning environment in readiness for planned learning activities.
- Support learning activities effectively, providing appropriate guidance and assistance to learners.
- Observe and report accurately on learner participation and progress during learning activities.
- Contribute to the evaluation of learning activities, identifying areas for improvement.
- Evaluate own practice in relation to supporting literacy, numeracy and ICT skills within learning activities, identifying areas for professional development.
Support learning and development within own area of responsibilityReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
It teaches you to identify colleagues' learning needs and foster a supportive learning environment within their area of responsibility. You'll support colleagues' development, evaluate learning outcomes, and plan future learning activities.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify the learning needs of colleagues within own area of responsibility
- Understand how to develop a supportive learning environment in own area of responsibility
- Support colleagues in their learning and the application of that learning
- Evaluate learning outcomes and future learning and development needs of colleagues
Support literacy developmentReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
You'll gain understanding of national and organisational policies for litreacy development. The unit teaches you to support reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills using appropriate strategies within educational settings.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand current national policies for literacy development within education and care settings.
- Understand current organisational policies and practices for literacy development within own work setting.
- Support learners in developing their reading skills using appropriate strategies.
- Support learners in developing their writing skills using appropriate strategies.
- Support learners in developing their speaking and talking skills using appropriate strategies.
- Support learners in developing their listening skills using appropriate strategies.
Support numeracy developmentReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
You'll understand national and organisational frameworks for mathematics education and develop skills to support numeracy development. The unit includes using varied teaching methods to enhance learners' numeracy skills and promote practical application of mathematics.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand current national and organisational frameworks for mathematics education, including relevant policies, guidelines, and curriculum requirements.
- Support learners in developing their numeracy skills, using appropriate teaching methods and resources to address individual learning needs.
- Support learners in using and applying mathematical concepts and skills in practical contexts, promoting problem-solving and critical thinking.
Support teaching and learning in a curriculum areaReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
You'll develop subject knowledge to support teaching and learning within a curriculum area. The unit includes strategies for continuous professional development and contributing to the enhancement of teaching methods and learning resources.
What you'll be able to do
- Use subject knowledge effectively to support teaching and learning in a designated curriculum area, providing clear explanations and guidance to learners.
- Develop own subject knowledge continuously, keeping up to date with current developments and best practices in the curriculum area.
- Contribute to developing teaching and learning strategies and resources in a curriculum area, working collaboratively with colleagues to enhance the learning experience for all learners.
Support young people in relation to sexual health and risk of pregnancyReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
You'll gain knowledge of sexual health issues affecting young people, including sexually transmitted infections and contraception. The unit covers providing appropriate support and information to promote sexual health and reduce pregnancy risk.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the range of issues affecting young people in relation to sexual health, including sexually transmitted infections.
- Understand the range of issues affecting young people in relation to risk of pregnancy, including contraception.
- Understand how to support young people in relation to sexual health, providing accurate and age-appropriate information.
- Understand how to support young people in relation to risk of pregnancy, promoting responsible decision-making.
- Understand when and how to signpost young people to specialist services for sexual health and pregnancy advice.
Support young people to develop, implement and review a plan of actionReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
This unit equips learners with knowledge of the importance of personal action plans for young people and skills to support their development, implementation, and review. You'll assist young people in creating realistic plans tailored to their aspirations, skills gaps, and opportunities.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the importance for young people of developing a personal action plan for their future development needs, considering factors such as aspirations, skills gaps, and available opportunities.
- Support young people to develop an action plan that is realistic, achievable, and tailored to their individual needs and goals.
- Support young people to work towards implementation of their action plan by providing encouragement, guidance, and access to relevant resources.
- Support young people to review and revise their action plan regularly, making adjustments as needed to ensure it remains relevant and effective.
- Review own role in supporting the development and implementation of the young person’s action plan, identifying areas for improvement and seeking feedback from relevant parties.
Support young people who are socially excluded or excluded from schoolReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
This unit provides learners with understanding of social exclusion and school exclusion among young people. You'll explore contributing factors, impacts on wellbeing, and strategies to support inclusion and positive relationships.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the various issues that affect young people who are socially excluded or excluded from school.
- Understand how to provide effective support to young people who are socially excluded or excluded from school.
Team workingReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
It teaches you to plan and review collabourative work within teams, recognising individual skills and contributions. You'll develop co-operative working practices, effective communication, and strategies to improve teamwork and achieve shared objectives.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan collaborative work effectively with others, taking into account individual skills and contributions
- Develop and maintain co-operative ways of working within a team to achieve agreed objectives, demonstrating effective communication and respect for others' opinions
- Review collaborative work with others, identifying areas of success and agreeing on specific ways of improving collaborative work practices in the future
Understand Child and Young Person Development.Real unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
This unit covers the expected patterns of development for children and young people from birth to 19 years, including physical, intellectual, emotional, and social aspects. You'll understand influencing factors and how to monitor development and implement appropriate interventions.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the expected pattern of development for children and young people from birth to 19 years, including physical, intellectual, emotional and social development.
- Understand the factors that influence children and young people’s development, such as genetics, environment, culture and socio-economic factors, and how these affect practice.
- Understand how to monitor children and young people’s development, using observation and assessment methods, and interventions that should take place if this is not following the expected pattern.
- Understand the importance of early intervention to support the speech, language and communication needs of children and young people, including strategies for promoting communication development.
- Understand the potential effects of transitions on children and young people’s development, such as starting school, moving house or changes in family circumstances, and how to support them through these transitions.
Understand How to Safeguard the Wellbeing of Children and Young People.Real unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
You'll gain comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding legislation, guidelines, policies, and procedures for children and young people. The unit emphasises partnership working and the importance of creating safe environments to protect wellbeing.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the main legislation relating to safeguarding children and young people, including the Children Act 1989 and 2004.
- Understand relevant guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding children and young people within the work setting.
- Understand the importance of working in partnership with other organisations, such as social services, police and health services, to safeguard children and young people.
- Understand the importance of ensuring children and young people’s safety and protection in the work setting, including risk assessment and management.
- Understand how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused or harmed, following organisational procedures and reporting requirements.
- Understand how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been bullied, following organisational procedures and reporting requirements.
- Understand how to work with children and young people to support their safety and wellbeing, promoting positive behaviour and providing a safe and supportive environment.
- Understand the importance of e-safety for children and young people, including online safety risks and strategies for promoting safe online behaviour.
Work in partnership with parents to engage them with their children’s learning and development in schoolReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
It teaches you to understand barriers to children's learning and development in school and strategies to address them. You'll learn to support parents in identifying and overcoming these barriers and in applying effective techniques to encourage their children’s learning.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand potential barriers to learning that children may face, and identify a range of strategies and techniques to address these barriers and encourage children with their learning
- Support parents in identifying and overcoming barriers to their children’s learning, providing practical advice and guidance tailored to their individual circumstances
- Help parents in developing effective techniques to support and encourage their children with their learning, promoting positive parenting strategies and fostering a supportive home learning environment
- Support parents and their children through transitions, such as starting school or moving to a new year group, to ensure continual engagement with schools and learning, minimising disruption and anxiety
- Facilitate positive relations and effective dialogue between parents and school staff, acting as a bridge between home and school and promoting open communication and collaboration
Work with other practitioners to support children and young peopleReal unit · Training Qualifications UK Ltd
You'll understand the principles and benefits of multi-agency and integrated working to support children and young people. The unit covers maintaining professional relationships and effective partnership working within legal and ethical frameworks.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of multi-agency and integrated working in supporting children and young people
- Maintain effective working relationships with other practitioners
- Work in partnership with other practitioners to support children and young people
The honest bit
You’ve started things before
Most courses were built for a room full of people who aren’t you. A cohort moves on whether or not your week allowed it, and by the third week the thing you’re behind on becomes the reason you stop opening it.
There’s no cohort here, and no timetable to fall behind. Before anything starts, Zavmo asks when you’re sharpest and how long you can realistically sit down for, then builds the sessions around those answers. A bad fortnight changes your pace. It doesn’t put you behind.
And you only pay once you start learning. Searching and planning are free, and you can cancel any time — so the cost of finding out is an afternoon, not a year.
Your passport
Every credit is a stamp you keep
Level 3 credits are regulated. They don’t vanish when a subscription ends or a website closes. They travel to any employer, and Zavmo keeps the map of what you’ve earned and what’s next.
Assist in the administration of medicationCommunication and professional relationships with children, young people and adultsDevelop interviewing skills for work with children and young peopleDevelop professional relationships with children, young people and adultsEngage in personal development in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settingsFacilitate the learning and development of children and young people through mentoringImproving the attendance of children and young people in statutory educationInvigilate tests and examinations
Each stamp is a real unit registered against this qualification.
Who’d teach you this
The Evidence Evaluator
Assessor
Helps you show what you can actually do, gathering the evidence that proves it as you learn.
Meet all twelve tutorsWhere this connects
Where these credits take you
A qualification is never a dead end here. See the jobs its credits open, the national occupational standards its units map to, and the future skills they quietly build.
TQUK Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF)
- Integrate and support learning mentor provision within educational institutions
- Lead an Extra-Curricular Activity
- Monitor and maintain curriculum resources
- Organise cover for absent colleagues
- Plan and deliver learning
- Plan, deliver and evaluate teaching and learning activities under the direction of a teacher
- Provide leadership for your team
- Provide leadership to your team
Skills it covers
What the job actually needs. These are the standards the units are built against, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.
Integrate and support learning mentor provision within educational institutionsLead an Extra-Curricular ActivityMonitor and maintain curriculum resourcesOrganise cover for absent colleaguesPlan and deliver learningPlan, deliver and evaluate teaching and learning activities under the direction of a teacherProvide leadership for your teamProvide leadership to your teamProvide learning opportunities for colleaguesProvide literacy and numeracy support to enableSupport literacy and numeracy activitiesSupport numeracy development
How you’ll actually learn this
One-to-one, on your own real work
A qualification is usually something done to you: sit the class, sit the exam, hope it sticks. Here it’s the opposite. You learn it one-to-one with a companion, on your own real work, and you keep going until you can use it, not just recall it.
One-to-one, on your real workNo lectures, no past-papers. Every unit is practised on the actual tasks your job throws at you, a tutor beside you, not a video in front of you.
Taught to the top, not the testMost courses stop at remembering. Your companion keeps climbing: analysing, judging, creating. That’s the part a machine can’t do for you.
Credits you keep, a map that continuesEvery unit is regulated and yours for good. The day you finish, Zavmo already knows the next role your new credits open.
Applied to your own work
Learners will gain knowledge of current legislation, guidelines, and policies related to medication administration in care settings. The unit covers the learner's role, responsibilities, and procedures for assisting safely in the administration of medication.
How the thinking builds
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
Built for TQUK Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF)
52 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Training Qualifications UK Ltd.
- Assist in the administration of medication
- Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults
- Develop interviewing skills for work with children and young people
- Develop professional relationships with children, young people and adults
- Engage in personal development in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
- Facilitate the learning and development of children and young people through mentoring
and 46 more in the full unit list below.
One to one, not one to many
No two people run this the same way
A course is written once and handed to everyone. This is assembled around you, and keeps changing as it learns you. Five things it reads, and what each one changes.
- Your actual work Every unit is taught against a live piece of your own work, not a worked example from a textbook.
- What you already know The first conversation finds your starting point, so you skip what you can already do and spend the time on what you cannot.
- The conditions you learn under Not a learning-styles quiz. The evidence does not support those. The dimensions the research does back, read once and used to shape the plan.
- How far you got last time It picks up mid-thought. The tutor knows what you said, what you struggled with, and what it asked you to try.
- Which tutor suits the moment Twelve of them, each for a different kind of thinking. The one who walks you through a first idea is not the one who stress-tests it.
See how you learn, free. Eight questions, no sign-up. A directional taster; the diagnostic inside Zavmo goes deeper and keeps adapting.
Why it sticks
Most courses stop at remembering
There’s a well-known ladder of how deeply you learn something, called Bloom’s Taxonomy. Most courses get you up the first two rungs: you remember some facts, you pass a test, you forget it. Real skill lives at the top. Judging, deciding, creating. And this isn’t a generic ladder: every rung has a named Zavmo tutor who walks you up it.
- 6CreateThe Creative Catalyst
- 5EvaluateThe Evidence Evaluator
- 4AnalyseThe Analyst
- 3ApplyThe Coach
- 2UnderstandThe Connector
- 1RememberThe Builder
Where most courses leave you Where Zavmo takes you
Why this matters: AI can already remember and understand for you. What it can’t do is
take your real problem and judge the right call. So the only learning worth paying
for is the learning that takes you to the top. That’s exactly what a tutor doing it with
you, on your real work, is for.
The value
Why the companion is worth £70 a month
You’re not paying for the units. They’re regulated, and the same wherever you earn them. You’re paying for the one thing that decides whether you actually get there: a companion that makes them stick, on your real work.
That is one-to-one on this qualification, every day, on the work you already do, for £70 a month. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it. Billed monthly, cancel any time and billing stops.
Earned on your own work, taught to the top.
Everything you just read, learned one-to-one on the job you already do. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it.
Build my plan, freeNo card. See how this qualification maps onto your role and meet the tutors who’d teach it, free. The learning begins when you subscribe. It’s £70 a month, billed monthly. Cancel any time and billing stops.