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.
| 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.
