Teaching & Learning Support FdA
University of Worcester
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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

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**What makes Teaching and Learning Support at the University of Worcester special?**Learning Support Assistants are a crucial part of education for many young people. This Teaching and Learning Support course is designed for those currently working or volunteering in primary or secondary schools who wish to explore practical routes into teaching. Studying this foundation degree can open the door to additional qualifications, with a range of top-up options, including qualified teacher status.The ...Read more


What makes Teaching and Learning Support at the University of Worcester special?

Learning Support Assistants are a crucial part of education for many young people. This Teaching and Learning Support course is designed for those currently working or volunteering in primary or secondary schools who wish to explore practical routes into teaching. Studying this foundation degree can open the door to additional qualifications, with a range of top-up options, including qualified teacher status.The course is timetabled over a single day to allow you to fit your learning around work and family commitments.


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- Flexible study options: You can study at multiple locations, including the University of Worcester, Birmingham Metropolitan College or Halesowen College. This course can be completed on a full or part-time basis. - This course offers an ideal opportunity to study whilst employed: teaching takes place on a single day each week, allowing you to retrain and pursue new career opportunities around your current responsibilities.- Support your professional development: topics such as the curriculum, managing challenging behaviour, inclusive education and exploring children’s mental health and wellbeing, mean that this course creates a foundation from which to develop greater educational support expertise, or move towards becoming a teacher.- Top up opportunities at the University of Worcester, including our BA (Hons) Teaching in Primary Education with recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (Top Up), BA (Hons) Education Studies and BA (Hons) Integrated Working with Children and Families Top-up.


Why the University of Worcester?

The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.At Worcester small class sizes, supportive tutors and professionally focussed courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.-


First in the UK for sustained employment

and/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation – Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.-


First in the UK for quality education

– Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.-


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in 2023 the University’s primary and secondary teacher training programmes were rated ‘Outstanding’.Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays

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52/101
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University of Worcester
University of Worcester , Worcester

Established in 1946, the University of Worcester is a forward-thinking and inclusive institution that champions the transformative power...

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University of Worcester
Whittingham Road Halesowen Dudley B63 3NA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Old Hill  0.7 miles away
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