29 Nov 2021
Key Facts
Qualification purpose
Recognise personal growth and engagement in learning
Qualification Grading Type
Pass
Assessment Methods
Why choose this qualification?
Available at Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3 and Level 1 and they enable learners to gain recognition for the important skill of taking responsibility for the type of support they receive and the manner in which they receive it.
Rules of Combination
Learners must complete the single mandatory unit totalling 4 credits to achieve the qualification.
Units
Learners must complete the single mandatory unit totalling 4 credits to achieve the qualification.
Making Support Work for You
What is the purpose of this qualification?
This qualification is primarily intended for use by learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities or with Special Educational Needs or Disability (SEND) who would benefit from learning how to optimise the support available to them. Learners are likely to be engaged in a full-time programme of learning, of which this qualification would form part. However, the skills covered would also be useful to learners already in supported employment or taking a short course specifically aimed at improving their independence.
What skills, knowledge, or understanding does this qualification develop?
This qualification comprises a single mandatory unit ‘Making Support Work for You’ which covers the skills required to communicate their need for support and their feelings about the way it is being delivered, and to take advantage of the support on offer to them.
Which sector does this qualification support?
This qualification is not intended to lead directly to employment, although for the small numbers who may progress into a (supported) entry-level job role, the skills covered will be of use in any employment context.
What are the progression options?
Learners will be able to progress from this qualification to further Entry level learning in a variety of areas, including personal and social development, learning skills and preparation for employment. Their progression will be facilitated by their improved ability to make use of the learning support on offer to them.
How will this qualification support the learner’s independence?
This qualification is primarily intended for use by learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities or with Special Educational Needs or Disability (SEND) who would benefit from learning how to optimise the support available to them.
Progression & entry requirements
Learners do not need any prior qualifications or specific level of attainment to take this qualification. It is available to learners aged 16+.Funding information
There are now two main sources for funding information, a straightforward ESFA Qualification Search and the more detailed Find a Learning Aim website.
The new Find a learning aim (FALA) service provides a search tool that you can use to check the funding status of any qualification, framework, unit, standard or T Level:
View this qualification on the ESFA’s Find a learning aim website
The Education and Skills Funding Agency search provides funding information on qualifications. It does not provide funding information for units, non-regulated activity and work placements, for this information please use Find a learning aim (FALA).
View this qualification on the ESFA Qualification Funding Search
How to find a learning aim
If you’re not sure how to use the new find a learning aim website, we’ve created a handy walkthrough to help you:
How to Use: Find a learning Aim
We have done our best to collate and summarise the key information, and wherever possible we alert our providers to changes in funding policy.
This funding information is provided in good faith and it is always advisable to check directly with the funding agencies before committing to delivery.
The following support materials will help you to deliver this qualification.
Special Considerations and Reasonable Adjustment Forms
Expert View: Entry Level Webinar
Meeting Learners’ Needs at Entry Level