Learning support

It has been estimated that there are over 50,000 learning support and learning resource staff working in the further education (FE) sector in England. Learning support makes an important contribution to the retention, achievement and progression of many learners.

National Occupational Standards for learning support staff

Lifelong Learning UK (LLUK) has developed a set of National Occupational Standards (NOS) for learning support staff. The standards will contribute to the professionalisation of the learning support workforce and support a wider recognition of the valuable role it plays in learning and teaching. View the National Occupational Standards on the occupational standards directory.

Professional development opportunities for learning support staff (Skills for Life)

Professional development qualifications developed within the Skills for Life framework at level 2 and 3 are still available but are currently being revised in order to provide a coherent progression route in the new qualification framework.

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Further information about this work can be obtained by contacting the NRP team by email.

• Learning support roles

  LLUK has produced a draft document detailing the roles and responsibilities for learning support practitioners, who support literacy, language and numeracy needs

• Professional development opportunities for learning support staff (Skills for Life)

  LLUK is currently revising level 2 and 3 qualifications developed within the Skills for Life framework