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Overview
The LASER Supporting Young People Leaving Care in Post-16 Education is a small, Level 3 qualification intended to enhance and recognise the skills and knowledge of the ‘Designated Member of Staff’ in Further and Higher Education Institutions responsible for young people with care experience.
Key Benefits
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Worthwhile HR investment for all Further and Higher Education Institutions
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Aimed primarily at the ‘Designated Member of Staff’ responsible for young people with care experience
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Appropriate for other staff involved in the pastoral care of young people with care experience and teaching staff more generally
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Level 3 to maximise number of staff who can benefit
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Small qualification so accessible to busy practitioners.
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This qualification attracts 8 UCAS points*
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* Universities and colleges set their own entry requirements and do not have to accept a qualification simply because it is included in the UCAS Tariff tables.
| Qualification Title | Ofqual Code | Credit Value | Guided Learning Hours | Total Qualification Time |
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| LASER Level 3 Award in Supporting Young People Leaving Care in Post-16 Education | 600/3710/6 | 6 | 45 | 60 |
It is available to practitioners aged 18 years or older.
Range of assessment methods
Tasks designed by centres
Portfolio of evidence compiled by students to show they have met each unit assessment criteria
Internally assessed
Internally quality assured
Externally quality assured
Direct Claim Status available.
