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Preparing to Work in Schools

This course will equipt you with the knowledge needed to develop your understanding of the school environment; child development; keeping children and young people healthy, safe and well; and communication with children and adults.  

You do not need to be working or undertaking practical placements to take this qualification.

Learn in-person at our Nottingham Training Centre or remotely online.

Can I access a short course?

To be eligible you must meet the following criteria:

  • I currently live in England
  • I was aged 19 or over on 31st August 2023
  • I have lived in the UK or EU/EEA for the last 3 years*
  • I am seeking employment/claiming unemployment benefits or earning below £22,308 annually**

* Please contact us for further information on immigration status

** Other state benefits may be accepted, please email referral@futuresforbusiness.com or give us a call on 0345 266 9779


Register today

I am aged 19 years old or over. I have lived in the UK or a European Economic Area (EEA) Member state for the last three years or are an Individual or Asylum Seeker with certain types of immigration status*. I am actively seeking employment and claiming an unemployment benefit ** OR I am earning under £20,319 annual gross salary and be able to commit to the course.

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