Foundation Degree Supporting Teaching and Learning

Course Overview

The Foundation Degree in Supporting Teaching and Learning is a 2-year full-time course providing you with an opportunity to extend your knowledge and skills in supporting teaching and learning in the classroom. It will give you an opportunity to network with colleagues and to enjoy the challenges of further study. The course is validated by the University of Greenwich. Whilst the Foundation Degree is a qualification in its own right, with further study it can also lead to a top-up BA Honours Degree. There is an expectation that students will undertake further study following the lectures to deepen their knowledge and understanding, this is conducted at the student’s convenience.

Entry Requirements

All candidates will be interviewed and will be required to undertake an assessment. Applicants are normally required to hold a level 2 qualification in Communication or a GCSE in English Language. An appropriate level 3 qualification in Learning Support is normally required. Where appropriate, candidates with substantial relevant experience as a teaching assistant in a relevant setting may be considered. There is no formal entry requirement for numeracy or IT; support will be available to facilitate the achievement of level 2 in both these areas whilst taking the Foundation Degree. This may require some independent study.

In addition to meeting the entry requirements you will need to complete the scenario below to discuss at interview.

Interview task for the Foundaton Degree in Supporting Teaching and Learning

What the course covers

The Teacher Training Department at Nescot prides itself on flexible and targeted provision of courses for those who want to teach.

These courses are designed for those with a real passion for teaching and will show you how to transmit that passion directly to your pupils and students in the classroom arena while giving you the solid qualifying foundations you need to teach.

The Foundation Degree in Supporting Teaching and Learning consists of the following modules of study:

• Personal and Professional Development
• Supporting Teaching Learning and Assessment
• Supporting Positive Learning Behaviours
• Supporting Learners with Additional Educational Needs
• Professional Reflective Practice Skills
• Emerging Technologies to Support Learning
• Supporting the Wider Curriculum
• Investigation Proposal

Assessment

The course includes both formative or practice assessment and formal summative assessments. The purpose of a formative assessment is to develop and test your understanding in the subject area. Formative assessments do not count towards your final module mark but your course team will give you feedback to help you improve. Formal or summative assessments normally count towards your module/unit mark and therefore towards your final award (i.e. distinction/merit/pass).

Assessment methods may include a range of coursework assessments such as essays, reports, portfolios, performance, presentations and often a major project or dissertation in the final year.

You can download a full programme specification here.

Students on NESCOT higher education course are typically taught in class sizes of 16 or fewer.

Fees and funding

Higher education fees: £7,200
Overseas fees: £7,200

The tuition fee quoted is per year. It relates to 2026/27 entry and may increase in subsequent years.

Students from the UK/EU who are studying a Higher Education course can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan for the full amount. Additionally, some students can apply for a Maintenance Loan (to cover living costs). Further details of how to apply for a Student Loan can be found at www.gov.uk/student-finance

If you are not eligible for financial support you will need to pay for the course privately which could include a contribution from your employer. For more information about financial support, please visit our Student Finance and Bursaries page.