Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools.

[cazzum]

I have just signed up for this course and wondered if any other Silky Steps users are doing this course and what they think of it. I already have my Level 3 in CYPW, is it similar or more intense?

[Rubysnana]

Hello Cazzum, I am new to the forum and also just signed up for this course. I am doing the diploma, it's my first course like this for a long, long time. I've worked in schools for years and finally decided that I should actually get a qualification of some sort. Don't get me wrong, I think I'm pretty good at what I do, but just felt the need to get something official. I am finding it hard to do all the research really but I was told that this first Unit (302) is pretty epic and takes a long while. My folder is going to be internally verified tomorrow at college and I'm really nervous as I still haven't finished this Unit and I have another one outstanding, I've forgotten to note down all the websites I've used and I've not done any reflective accounts either. Panicing? me? yes just a bit. It's going to be a long night tonight.
Nan

[tutu]

your level 3 cypw is your license to practice it is the gold standard level 3 and allows you to work in any setting, the TA courses are specific to schools and only worth doing for interest.

[Rubysnana]

I have been working in schools for years. Many schools now require an NVQ L3 before they will even interview.
Is the cypw more for working in early years? I am in primary years 3, 4 and 5

[katenu]

Hello, the CYPW is only for early years education and reception age children in schools. If you want to work with year = you will need to do your TA course.

Kathryn

[Rubysnana]

Originally Posted by tutu

your level 3 cypw is your license to practice it is the gold standard level 3 and allows you to work in any setting, the TA courses are specific to schools and only worth doing for interest.

I hope I don't offend but this reply made me feel like the course I was doing is worthless and the only one worth doing is the CYPW. If the CYPW is only relevant for Early Years and Reception then it is not for me. But to then be told that the course that was recommended to me by my line manager and head teacher is only worth doing 'for interest' makes me feel that the £800 I am paying for the Diploma level 3 NVQ is a total waste, which I can ill afford.

I know that there are others on here doing the NVQ level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools. Are they paying for it themselves?
Nan

[cherrys n strawberries]

Can I just say I've nearly completed the diploma - me! miss unacademic and all I can say is this- Its fantastic!! I have found it so inspirational and challenging and even when working with many age groups, I found that the course covers things that you dont even think about. Its great!:jump:

I've never had a qualification in my life and it doesnt mean Im thick, I just haven't been academic. Decided to give it a go and its all good - not always easy but come on you can do it gals - (and guys)

Can I also just say nothing is worthless - all strings to your bow. Its not your just your qualifications that sing - its your ability to work with some cool little - and big kids and making them shine!!
(currently working at a local college with 16-24 year olds) and training for primary age -

ENJOY THE COURSE - JUST HOPE YOUR TEACHER IS AS INSPIRING AS MINE XX

Oh and Merry Christmas xxx