This is a well-established and popular course with a high achievement rate.The teaching team offers all their students a high level of support and guidance. There is one-to-one support available when needed and studying with us allows you to continue working in your local placement.

As the course is validated by the University of Hull, all processes, from admissions through to assessment, are regularly reviewed to ensure that there is compliance with the University’s academic regulations, equivalence in academic standards, appropriate staffing and resources are maintained and that there is a provision of a good quality Higher Education experience for all students on the programme.

  • Study Skills for Higher Education
  • Supporting and Enhancing Learning
  • Social Contexts of Learning
  • Digital Technologies for Learning
  • Working with Professionals and Families
  • Managing Behaviour
  • Communication, Language and Literacy
  • Safeguarding
  • Research Methods
  • Inclusivity
  • Project Module

  • You should be in a paid or voluntary learning support position at a recognised training or education establishment for at least 2 days per week
  • Basic IT skills
  • A good level of English

You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of the page.

The course can enhance employment prospects and provides the first step towards a full degree via a top-up route. It is possible to progress from the Foundation Degree in Learning Support to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) at primary level or onto the BA (Hons) Education and Professional Development top-up programme, available at University Centre Rotherham.

"I came to study at Dearne Valley College as the teaching is excellent and has fantastic construction facilities."
Brendan Marshall - Bricklaying
Brendan Marshall Bricklaying - Former Student of Rawmarsh Community School
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We make every effort to ensure information within our online course directory is accurate and a true representation of the courses we are offering in 2025-26. However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.