Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Award in Supporting Children’s Speech, Language and Communication

Key Facts

Level:
Level 3
Subject Sector:
13.2 Direct Learning Support
Credits:
4
Qualification No:
603/2502/1
GLH:
24 hours
Total qualification time:
40 hours
Price:
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Age Range:
16-18 & 19+

Qualification purpose

Prepare for further learning or training and/or develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area

Qualification Grading Type

Pass

Assessment Methods

  • Portfolio of Evidence

    • Why choose this qualification?

    This qualification is intended to improve the understanding and skills of those supporting the development of children’s speech, language and communication, including teachers and teaching assistants who have had little or no formal training in this area.

    The qualification will help learners to develop an understanding of speech, language and communication development within the context of a child’s overall development. They will learn why it is important to do this during a child’s early years and how to apply a range of support strategies, appropriate to the children in their own setting.

    Rules of Combination

    Learners must complete the one mandatory unit.

    Units

    Mandatory

    Learners must complete the one mandatory unit.

    Support children’s speech, language and communication

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    L/616/4672
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    What is the purpose of this qualification?

    To improve the understanding and skills of those supporting the development of children’s speech, language and communication, including teachers and teaching assistants who have had little or no formal training in this area.

    What skills, knowledge, or understanding does this qualification develop?

    Learners will develop an understanding of speech, language and communication development within the context of a child's overall development and the importance of supporting this area of development during a child's early years. They will also learn how to apply a range of support strategies, appropriate to the children in their own setting.

    Progression & entry requirements

    There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.

    Funding information

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