Qualification will provide learners with an understanding of the skills and knowledge required for youth leaders. It provides an introduction into leadership styles, effective communication methods and relevant health and safety requirements. Learners would complete the mandatory unit called Youth Leadership Skills. this would explore - what is meant by youth work; the range of leadership styles; the importance of effective communication skills in youth leadership; the roles and responsibilities of a youth leader; how to plan, deliver and review a youth work programme with a co-worker; an awareness Health and Safety policies and procedures within youth work."

Designed to help learners understand the role of the peer mentor and the benefits it can bring to people and communities. Helps learners develop effective mentoring skills and techniques and understand mentoring relationships.

Qualification will assist learners to understand the role of young people as peer mentors – including boundaries, signposting, role in the community and the advantages of peer mentoring. Understand why peer mentoring is important to young people – including the benefits of a young person working with a peer mentor, the benefits of peer mentoring in the community, the importance of confidentiality in peer mentoring and its limitations. Recognize ways to assess own work with young people in the role of peer mentor – including how to assess your own work as a peer mentor.

Stages 1,2 and additional vocab A signs and symbols

What dyslexia is, how to spot the signs, the action to take and how to support dyslexic children with their education, including tools that can be used.

What is autism?, why is understanding autism important?, inclusivity and equity, autism timeline, common misconceptions, the autism spectrum, describing autism.

Breakaway, Conflict resolution and personal safety, Managing challenging behaviour – practical/theory.

Specialist provision of Personal Safety training

Definitions of abuse, codes of conduct, whistle blowing.