What you'll be able to do

• Understand the expected patterns of development for children and young people from birth to 19 years.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the main stages of child and young person development from birth to adolescence.
• Understand the different types of influences, such as social, cultural, and environmental factors, that affect children and young people's development.
• Understand the potential effects of transitions, such as starting school or moving house, on children and young people's development and well-being.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the importance of communication in adult and child relationships.

What you'll be able to do

• Interact with and respond appropriately to children and young people in various situations.
• Interact with and respond appropriately to adults, including parents, carers, and other professionals.
• Communicate effectively with children, young people and adults, using appropriate language and communication methods.
• Know about current legislation, policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the sharing of information, including data protection principles and requirements.

What you'll be able to do

• Interact effectively with bilingual learners, using appropriate communication strategies to build rapport and understanding.
• Support bilingual learners to develop their skills in the target language, providing encouragement and assistance with language acquisition.
• Support bilingual learners during learning activities, adapting your approach to meet their specific language and learning needs.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the importance of actively promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of work with children and young people
• Understand the potential impact of prejudice and discrimination on the well-being and development of children and young people
• Understand the concept of inclusion and how to implement inclusive practices in work with children and young people

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the importance of equality and inclusion in work with children and young people.

What you'll be able to do

• Reflect on own practice in schools, identifying strengths and areas for development.
• Identify opportunities to improve own practice based on reflection and feedback.
• Implement strategies to improve own practice in schools.
• Describe the roles and responsibilities of the team in schools.
• Explain the importance of effective teamwork in schools.
• Support the work of the team in schools by contributing to a positive and collaborative environment.
• Communicate effectively with team members to support the achievement of shared goals.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the role of reflective practice in improving teaching and learning.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the relevant policies and procedures for the conduct of tests and examinations, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Prepare the test or examination environment effectively, ensuring a suitable and secure setting.
• Prepare candidates for tests and examinations, providing clear instructions and addressing any concerns.
• Implement invigilation requirements diligently, maintaining the integrity of the testing process.
• End tests and examinations according to established procedures, ensuring the secure collection of materials.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand how to maintain relationships with children and young people.

What you'll be able to do

• Communicate effectively with children and young people, using appropriate language and methods.
• Develop positive and respectful relationships with children and young people.
• Maintain professional boundaries when interacting with children and young people.
• Support positive relationships between children and young people within the setting.
• Support relationships between children and young people and other adults in the setting.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the key principles of anatomy and physiology in relation to the safe moving and positioning of individuals.
• Understand relevant legislation, organisational policies, and agreed ways of working when moving and positioning individuals.
• Minimise potential risks to both the individual and yourself before undertaking any moving and positioning activity.
• Prepare individuals physically and psychologically before moving and positioning them.
• Safely move and position an individual according to their plan of care and risk assessment.
• Know when to seek advice from and/or involve other professionals when moving and positioning an individual, ensuring their safety and well-being.

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare learning environments that are safe, stimulating, and conducive to learning.
• Prepare learning materials safely, ensuring they are appropriate for the age and ability of the learners.
• Monitor and maintain learning environments and resources, ensuring they are clean, tidy, and in good working order.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the school's policies and procedures relating to displays.
• Design displays that involve pupils in the school environment.
• Set up displays in accordance with school policies and procedures.
• Maintain displays to ensure they remain engaging and informative.
• Dismantle displays safely and in accordance with school procedures.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the benefits that therapy sessions can provide to individuals.
• Prepare effectively for upcoming therapy sessions.
• Provide appropriate support to individuals during therapy sessions.
• Observe and accurately record information during therapy sessions.
• Contribute constructively to the review of therapy sessions, offering insights and observations.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the importance of safeguarding children and young people.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about the relevant legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, including e-safety measures and reporting procedures.
• Know what actions to take when children or young people are ill or injured, including following emergency procedures and administering first aid.
• Respond appropriately to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused, harmed or bullied, including reporting procedures and maintaining confidentiality.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the different types of schools and their roles.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the different types of schools that exist within the education sector.
• Know how schools are organised, including the roles and responsibilities of different staff members.
• Understand the aims and values that underpin the work of schools.
• Know about the relevant laws and codes of practice that impact on work carried out in schools.
• Know about the range and purpose of school policies and procedures.
• Know about the wider context in which schools operate, including their relationship with the local community and other organisations.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the structure of education in the UK, from early years provision to post-compulsory education.
• Understand how schools are organised in terms of different roles and responsibilities of staff members.
• Understand the school's ethos, mission, aims and values and how these are reflected in practice.
• Know about the key legislation relating to schools, including safeguarding and equality.
• Understand the purpose of school policies and procedures and how they contribute to a safe and effective learning environment.
• Understand the wider context in which schools operate, including the role of local authorities and other external agencies.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the purpose and characteristics of assessment for learning within the educational context.
• Use a range of assessment strategies to effectively promote learning amongst individuals.
• Support learners in reviewing their learning strategies and achievements, providing constructive feedback.
• Contribute to the review of assessment for learning practices, identifying areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the fundamental principles of healthy eating for children and young people.
• Know the benefits of healthy eating for children and young people's physical and mental wellbeing.
• Encourage children and young people to make healthier food choices during meal and snack times.
• Support hygiene practices during meal and snack times to prevent the spread of infection.
• Support the code of conduct and policies relating to behaviour and expectations during meal and snack times.

What you'll be able to do

• Explain the rights of disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs, as outlined in relevant legislation and guidance.
• Describe the specific disabilities and/or special educational needs of children and young people in own care.
• Explain how disabilities and/or special educational needs can impact on children and young people's development and learning.
• Contribute to the inclusion of children and young people with disabilities and special educational needs in all aspects of the setting.
• Adapt activities and resources to meet the individual needs of disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs.
• Support disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs to participate in the full range of activities and experiences.
• Use appropriate communication methods to support disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs.
• Work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals to support disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the relevant legislative and policy framework for health and safety in a children and young people's setting.
• Recognise potential risks to children and young people's health, safety and security.
• Manage risks to children and young people's health, safety and security effectively.
• Support children and young people to assess and manage risk in different situations.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations, following established procedures.

What you'll be able to do

• Explain the nature and importance of play and leisure for children and young people's development.
• Describe different types of play and leisure activities suitable for children and young people.
• Support children and young people's play and leisure activities, providing appropriate resources and encouragement.
• Facilitate inclusive play and leisure opportunities for all children and young people.
• Support children and young people in balancing risk and challenge during play and leisure activities.
• Evaluate own practice in supporting children and young people's play and leisure.
• Identify areas for improvement in own practice and implement strategies for development.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the setting's policies and procedures for promoting positive behaviour in children and young people.
• Support positive behaviour in children and young people, using appropriate strategies and techniques.
• Respond to inappropriate behaviour in a consistent and fair manner, in line with the setting's policies and procedures.

What you'll be able to do

• Describe the relevant policies and procedures relating to children and young people's travel outside of the setting.
• Explain the importance of adhering to policies and procedures for travel outside of the setting.
• Support the safe arrival of children and young people at the designated location.
• Support the safe departure of children and young people from the designated location.
• Support children and young people during travel, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Implement appropriate strategies to manage children and young people's behaviour during travel.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the importance of health and safety in schools.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of positive behaviour support.

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare thoroughly for extra-curricular activities, ensuring all necessary resources and arrangements are in place.
• Deliver engaging and beneficial extra-curricular activities to participants.
• Bring extra-curricular activities to a well-managed and satisfactory conclusion.
• Reflect critically on own contribution to extra-curricular activities, identifying areas for improvement and development.

What you'll be able to do

• Support learning activities.

What you'll be able to do

• Support the teacher in planning learning activities, contributing to the development of appropriate resources and strategies.
• Prepare the learning environment and resources effectively in readiness for planned learning activities.
• Support learning activities by providing assistance and encouragement to learners, adapting your approach to meet individual needs.
• Observe and accurately report on learner participation and progress during learning activities, providing feedback to the teacher.
• Support the evaluation of learning activities, contributing to the identification of areas for improvement.
• Evaluate your own practice in relation to supporting literacy, numeracy and ICT skills development within learning activities, identifying areas for professional development.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the relevant policies and procedures for the safe and effective use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for teaching and learning.
• Prepare ICT resources for use in teaching and learning activities, ensuring they are appropriate and accessible.
• Support the use of ICT by pupils during teaching and learning activities, providing guidance and assistance as needed.