Support Work in Schools (SWiS) 2008 - 2009
Fully Funded Qualifications for School Support
Staff and Parent Support Advisers
Support work in schools qualifications enable school support
staff and parent support advisers to gain a nationally
recognised qualification that is tailored to their specific role in
school.
The qualifications are fully funded through the School
Improvement Service and providers will deliver the training within
school.
These qualifications provide new career development routes for
all school support staff, especially those with more than one role
in school. They are extremely flexible, to enable staff to access
training suited to their individual needs.
Benefits of SWiS
Benefits identified through the evaluation of the SWiS
qualifications pilot include:
- increased competency and skills to undertake role,
- increased confidence to work with pupils and school leadership
teams,
- improved understanding of school policy and procedures,
and
- increased contribution of support staff to the delivery of
extended services.
Information
Qualifications are available at Level
2 and
Level 3. Click on these links for a list of units at each
level.
Click on the following links to find out much more and apply for
funding:
Training and Development Agency (TDA) SWiS webpage -
including the range of units available
Summary information
sheet - including list of training providers
Frequently Asked
Questions - including a list of job roles suited to the
SWiS qualifications
Thomas Peacocke Community College (SWiS
provider)
Copy of information flyer
sent to schools
Parent Support Advisers (PSAs)
The TDA has developed an
endorsed pathway as part of the Support Work in Schools
qualification that recognises the skills and knowledge of staff
providing support for parents.
Case Studies
Click the links below to view case studies from SWiS
learners:
Funding
Application Form