Further information

Further information may also be found on the following Web sites. An Internet connection is needed to access the Web sites linked to on this page.

	Children’s Workforce Development Council

	Common Core of Skills and Knowledge for the Children’s Workforce

	DCSF/BIS: Management, Role and Training of Learning Support Assistants

	Every Child Matters

	Move On – Practice tests and guidance on finding a local test centre for literacy and numeracy qualifications at level 2.

	National College for Leadership of Schools and Children's Services: Leading from the Middle – Information about courses for middle leaders in schools.

	Sheffield City Council: Support Staff Learning & Development – Information on training and development opportunities in Sheffield.

	The Sheffield College – A good source of courses in literacy and numeracy, Early Years and teaching and learning qualifications.

	Sheffield Hallam University: Foundation Degree Professional Learning in Children and Young People’s Services – Information on foundation degrees in education and learning support.

	TDA: Becoming a teacher – Guidance on routes into teaching.

	TDA: Higher level teaching assistant: Candidate Handbook

	TDA: Higher level teaching assistants

	TDA: Introductory training materials for teaching assistants and support staff in schools

	TDA: National occupational standards for supporting teaching and learning in schools

	TDA: Support staff – Comprehensive information on all aspects of HLTA status and working in a support role in school.

	TDA: Support staff CPD – A guide for school leaders on qualification routes for support staff

	Teaching Assistant Help