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Our beginner, 5 week courses require you to speak, read and write enough English to participate in the class and complete a worksheet each week.
Our qualification courses (Level 1 , 2s and 3s) require a minimum of Level 1 Functional skills, working towards Level 2.
Everyone is required to have an assessment before they can start a qualification course, even if you already hold English qualifications. Please contact workbasedlearning@lutonacl.ac.uk if you are interested in a course and need to arrange an assessment. Please note that assessments usually take place on scheduled dates that are planned in advance.
Are the courses free?
Our beginner, 5 week courses are free if you have lived in the UK for the past 3 years. If not, there is a fee which is yet to be confirmed.
Our qualification courses (Level 1 , 2s and 3s) are free if you are recieving benefits or earning under £25,000 per year. You need to have also lived in the UK or an EU country for the past 3 years, and have a valid form of residency for the duration of the course you would like to complete.
Our Level 3 Certificate and Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools is not currently funded so if you wish to complete this, you would have to pay the full course fee.
Can you provide help with finding a placement?
Finding a placement is your responsibility. We reccomend enquiring at your local schools or using https://mynewterm.com/
Supporting in Schools
What is the difference between the Level 2 Award and the Level 2 certificate?
The certificate requires you to be working or volunteering in a school for a minimum of 9 hours per week. The award does not require this.
Early Years
What are the requirements for the Level 2 Early Years diploma?
You need to be working in an establishment caring for babies and children from 0-5 years. You can be either employed or working on a voluntary basis for a minimum of 9 hours per week.
Level 3 courses
What are the requirements for Level 3 courses?
For all of our Level 3 courses, you must be employed in a relevant role.
For Level 3 Early Years, you must be employed in an early years setting for minimum of 2 full days a week or equivalent i.e. 12-15 hours a week.
For Level 3 Supporting in Schools, you must be working within the school in a paid role for a minimum of 2 full days a week or equivalent i.e. 12-15 hours a week with a minimum of 9 hours in the classroom. For example you could be working in a paid role as a midday supervisor but volunteering in classroom support for a minimum of 9 hours.