NCFE Support Work in Schools Level 2 Award

Child and young person development

Know the main stages of child and young person development
Understand the kinds of influences that affect children and young people’s development 
Understand the potential effects of transitions on children and young people’s development 

Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people

Know about the legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people including e-safety 
Know what to do when children or young people are ill or injured, including emergency procedures 
Know how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused, harmed or bullied 

Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults

Know how to interact with and respond to children and young people
How to interact with and respond to adults
Know how to communicate with children, young people and adults
Know how to communicate with children, young people and adults 
Know about current legislation, policies and procedures for confidentiality and sharing information, including data protection 

Equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people

Understand the importance of promoting equality and diversity in work with children and young people 
Understand the impact of prejudice and discrimination on children and young people 
Understand inclusion and inclusive practices in work with children and young people 

Schools as organisations -

Know the different types of schools in the education sector
Know how schools are organised in terms of roles and responsibilities 
Understand how schools uphold their aims and values 
Know about the laws and codes of practice that affect work in schools 
Know about the range and purpose of school policies and procedures 
Know about the wider context in which schools operate