Schools & Education Qualifications | Portal | 2024

FULLY FUNDED QUALIFICATIONS

Our Story

Founded in 2010, Portal is a dynamic and innovative bilingual training provider. We support educational establishments with their learning and development strategies to enhance the capacity of their workforce.

Delivering qualifications at levels 2 to 7, we are experienced in supporting the professional development of a wide range of roles, from those new to their positions through to experienced senior leaders. There are over 500 individuals currently accessing and engaged with our programmes.

Portal prides itself on providing tailored support to all our learners and, where relevant with educational establishments, ensuring solid, constructive relationships with all employers. We listen to the needs of the individuals and their organisation to provide qualifications which will allow both to grow together happily. If we feel that we are not best placed to help, then we’ll be honest in stating so and try to find alternatives. Being honest and having integrity whilst enjoying our work is very much at the heart of all we do.

Develop your leadership and management potential with one of our fully funded qualifications.

Our Leadership and Management qualifications aim to develop your skills in managing people, systems and processes. They will equip you with knowledge, tools and techniques to enhance your competence and career as a leader and manager.

Leadership & Management Pathway

OPERATIONAL

STRATEGIC

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STRATEGIC

Leading you to where you want to be.

ILM Level 3 Diploma in Management

Who is this qualification for?

The Level 3 Diploma in Management includes both knowledge and competence units and is suitable for individuals who have some prior experience in a team leading or management job role. Although, this is not a formal requirement. This qualification will build and develop new skills to enhance their management career.

Qualification benefits

For Individuals

• Gain an in-depth understanding of what is expected of a manager

• Manage your team effectively

• Gain a recognised qualification for your personal development

For Schools

• First-line managers with proven competence in the role

• A broad selection of optional units to tailor the qualification to suit your organisations learning and development needs

How is the qualification assessed?

Mixed methods which could include:

• Written work

• Professional discussion

• Question and answer

• Observation of performance

• Work related evidence

Diploma

Mandatory Units

• Manage Personal and Professional Development

• Manage Team Performance

• Principles of Leadership and Management

• Principles of People Management

• Principles of Business

Example Optional Units

• Manage Individuals’ Performance

• Develop and Implement an Operational Plan

• Develop Working Relationships With Stakeholders

• Develop a Presentation

• Deliver a Presentation

• Employee Rights and Responsibilities

• Encourage Learning and Development

Essential Skills Level 2 or 3 AON, Communication and Digital Literacy

• Method of Assessment: Controlled Tasks and Test

17 Months Fully Funded

ILM Level 4 Diploma in Leadership & Management OPERATIONAL

Who is this qualification for?

This qualification is designed for new and aspiring middle leaders enabling them to undertake critical analysis and evaluation to support decision making. They will learn effective problem-solving techniques, gain comprehensive knowledge, and develop the technical skills to lead and manage effectively at an operational level.

This qualification would suit:

• Teachers

• School Business Managers

• Safeguarding Officers

Qualification benefits

• Wellbeing and Pastoral Leads

• New AOLE Leads

• HLTAs

A Leadership and Management programme that aligns with the Professional Standards for Teaching and Leadership developing staff within the following areas:

Professional Learning

Ability to manage the personal development of self and others.

Leadership

Provide direction in their area of responsibility/department to achieve desired results for individuals, pupils and school.

Innovation

Facilitating change in their area of responsibility or department that align with the school’s objectives.

Collaboration

Working collaboratively with internal and external partners and build effective collaborative relationships/ partnerships through change or project management.

How is the qualification assessed?

Mixed methods which could include:

• Written work

• Professional discussion

• Question and answer

• Observation of performance

• Work related evidence

Diploma

NVQ - Practical Element

• Develop and Implement a Development Plan

• Provide Leadership and Management

• Develop Working Relationships With Stakeholders/Parents

• Manage Personal and Professional Development

VRQ - Theoretical Element

• Managing Personal Development

• Managing and Implementing Change in the School

• Understanding the Management Role to Improve Management Performance

• Managing Stress and Conflict in the School

• Understanding and Developing Relationships in the School

• Managing Improvement

• Developing Critical Thinking

Essential Skills Level 2 or 3 AON, Communication and Digital Literacy

• Method of Assessment: Controlled Tasks and Test

17 Months Fully Funded

Learning about strategic planning, business processes and risk management has allowed me to take on new projects within the school.

Kimberly Williams Willows High School, Cardiff

ILM Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management

STRATEGIC

Who is this qualification for?

This qualification is designed for practising middle leaders and aspiring Assistant Heads, helping them to develop their skills and experience to improve their performance. It will develop strategic thinking at a senior leadership level and encourage taking an umbrella view of the school to identify areas for improvement and subsequently inform the School Improvement Plan/School Development Plan.

This qualification would suit:

• Heads of Department/Year/Phase/

• Assistant Heads

• Leaders with whole-school responsibility

• AOLE/Professional Learning Leads

Qualification benefits

A Leadership and Management programme that aligns with the Professional Standards for Teaching and Leadership developing staff within the following areas:

Professional Learning

Ability to manage own continuous professional development.

Leadership

Provide direction at a senior level to drive and achieve desired results for individuals, pupils and school - taking an umbrella view of the school.

Innovation

Identifying a need or opportunity for change to deliver required

outcomes, taking into consideration possible risks.

Collaboration

Working collaboratively with internal and external partners to build effective relationships.

How is the qualification assessed?

Mixed methods which could include:

• Written work

• Professional discussion

• Question and answer

• Observation of performance

• Work related evidence

Diploma

NVQ - Practical Element

Mandatory Units

• Managing Strategic Change

• Develop Whole School Processes

• Contribute to the Development of a School Development Plan

• Provide Leadership and Management

VRQ - Theoretical Element

• Developing Critical Thinking

• Leading Innovation and Change

• Managing Improvement

• Making a Financial Case

• Understanding the Management Role to Improve Management Performance

• Managing Stress and Conflict

• Managing Own Continued Professional Development

Essential Skills Level 2 or 3 AON, Communication and Digital Literacy

• Method of Assessment: Controlled Tasks and Test

21 Months Fully Funded

The skills and experience gained during my ILM played a key role in securing my promotion to Head of Department, giving me the edge over other candidates.

Mathew Evans St Cyres School, Vale of Glamorgan

Level 4 Diploma in Project Management

Who is this qualification for?

This qualification aims to create skilled Project Management professionals through the development of knowledge and a robust set of workplaceready skills. It is designed for individuals seeking to enhance their project management skills, enabling them to successfully deliver impactful and valuable organisational change.

Qualification benefits

For Individuals

• Robust understanding of a full project management cycle

• Increased knowledge and competence to manage whole projects effectively

• Develops the necessary skills and knowledge to undertake a range of project management tasks

• An accredited qualification designed to develop skills, paving the way for career advancement

For Schools

• Develops the employee’s project management skills to enhance productivity and efficiency for greater project success.

Projects such as:

• Building a new school

• Achieving the Standard for The Young Carers in School Award.

• Planning and organising school event such as year 11 leavers event.

How is the qualification assessed?

Mixed methods which could include:

• Written work

• Professional discussion

• Observation of performance

• Work related evidence

Diploma

Mandatory Units

• Principles of Project Management

• Project Stakeholder Management

• Project Communication

Example Optional Units

• Managing Project Scope

• Business Case, Project Structure and Progress Monitoring

• Managing Project Schedule

• Managing Project Finances

• Managing Project Risk

• Managing Project Contracts

• Managing Project Quality

• Managing Project Resources

• Provide Leadership and Direction for own area of Responsibility

• Plan, Allocate and Monitor Work in own Area of Responsibility

Essential Skills Level 2 or 3 AON, Communication and Digital Literacy

• Method of Assessment: Controlled Tasks and Test

24 Months Fully Funded

Level 3 Diploma in Delivering Physical Activity and Sport Within a School Environment

Who is this qualification for?

This qualification is designed for individuals leading and contributing to physical activities in school-based settings.

Our Level 3 qualification covers everything from inclusive learning environments to child development models, ensuring learners are equipped to create safe and engaging physical education sessions and activities.

This qualification would suit:

• Those responsible for physical activity and wellbeing in a school environment, including Health & Wellbeing AOLE Leads

• NQTs

• Higher Level Teaching Assistants

Qualification benefits

• A Level 3 diploma programme supporting your Professional Learning Entitlement leading to enhanced professional effectiveness and improved outcomes for all.

• It supports the development of the 4 purposes in Curriculum for Wales especially developing healthy and confident individuals

• It embraces the fundamental components of the Health and Wellbeing AOLE (Area of Learning and Experience) especially physical health and development.

• Teaching Assistants

• Sports Development Officers

• Sports Coaches in a school environment

• Youth Workers based in schools

• It supports the professional growth of the individual practitioner and the school as a learning organisation enabling continuous improvement

• It promotes the growth of healthy communities.

How is the qualification assessed?

Mixed methods which could include:

• Written work

• Professional discussion

• Observation of performance

• Work related evidence

Example Units

• Inclusive Learning Environments for Children and Young People

• Child Development Models and Domains

• Providing Safe Environments for Children and Young People

• Developing Relationships Within the School Community

• Schools and their Communities

Diploma

In addition to the above, learners will also need to complete;

• Level 3 Award in Employment Awareness in Active Leisure and Learning

• Essential Skills in Application of Number

• Essential Skills in Communication where applicable

18-21 Months Fully Funded

My learning journey was a holistic and supportive one, that truly contributed to my professional growth.

Daniel Murdoch Oldcastle Primary School, Bridgend

Understanding our Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS AND LEVELS

At Portal, we deliver a range of qualifications at levels 2 to 7, however this brochure specifically highlights our fully funded level 3 to 5 offering.

Outlined below is a summary of our qualification areas and their educational equivalents.

LEVEL 3

These qualifications are equivalent to:

• AS/A Levels

• Apprenticeships

• International Baccalaureate Diploma

We offer Level 3 qualifications in:

• Leadership & Management

• Coaching and Mentoring

• Supporting Physical Education and School Sport

• Education and Training

LEVEL 4

These qualifications are equivalent to:

• Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE)

• Higher National Certificate (HNC)

We offer Level 4 qualifications in:

• Leadership and Management

• Internal Quality Assurance Assessment Processes and Practices

• Education and Training

LEVEL 5

These qualifications are equivalent to:

• Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE)

• Foundation Degree

• Higher National Diploma (HND)

We offer Level 5 qualifications in:

• Leadership and Management

• Coaching and Mentoring

Delivery, Funding & Eligibility

DELIVERY

At Portal we understand the demands of modern work life. We know that your work commitments, project deliverables, and team responsibilities require careful balance. That’s why we’ve shaped a flexible learning approach that allows you to hone your skills without having to compromise your ongoing commitments.

WELSH MEDIUM

As a proud bilingual company, we offer Welsh delivery for the majority of our qualifications. Keep your eyes peeled for the red and white ‘Cymraeg’ speech bubble throughout this booklet, which indicates the availability of Welsh delivery.

Apprenticeships are fully funded by the Welsh Government. The eligibility criteria for funding is explained further on the next page.

Cymraeg

ELIGIBILITY

For the apprenticeship programmes outlined within this prospectus, applicants must meet the following Welsh Government eligibility;

Individuals must:

• Have the right to work in the UK

• Have a contract of employment for at least 16 hours a week

• Not be enrolled on any other Welsh Government funded programme

• Not hold a degree in the same area of study as the apprenticeship programme

Essential Skills

Depending on the chosen programme, some or all of the following Essential Skills courses are required or will need to be completed:

• Level 2 or 3 Application of Number

• Level 2 or 3 Communication

• Level 2 or 3 Digital Literacy

Partnerships & Endorsements

WHO WE’VE WORKED WITH

We have been extremely fortunate to have worked with great educational establishments, including:

PARTNERS

Ysgol Gyfun Gŵyr Ysgol Brynteg School

Ysgol Bro Preseli Ysgol Cwm Brombil Ysgol St Cyres School

Ysgol Bryn Elian High School

Ysgol Newtown School

Connah’s Quay High School

Willowbrook Primary School

Ysgol Caer Elen

ENDORSEMENT:

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT WITH PORTAL

Embarking on Portal's Leadership & Management qualification, I envisioned a valuable Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunity that would help enhance my leadership skills.

Navigating through the qualification, I found the overall learning experience with Portal to be very supportive. The workload was well-structured and manageable, and the blend of faceto-face and online meetings with assessors worked particularly well for me.

I am able to support colleagues currently undertaking the qualification and consider in more detail how to embed change into existing practices.

Key highlights of the training included exploring different leadership styles and actively engaging in the process of implementing change –experiences that have significantly

Emma Laidlaw Assistant Headteacher St Cyres School

enriched my leadership capabilities. Despite the challenges of balancing school responsibilities with the demands of a full-time job, I successfully overcame hurdles by setting smaller, more manageable goals within the qualification.

I now effectively apply the knowledge and skills gained in managing professional learning, mentoring and coaching, and overseeing learning areas in my current role. Additionally, I am able to support colleagues currently undergoing the qualification, and consider in more detail how to embed change into existing practices.

How to Apply

To take the next step in your professional development journey and request more information or schedule an information session with our advisors, please get in touch:

Jo Smith

English medium schools 07513 717705

joanne.smith@portaltraining.co.uk

Gwawr Booth

Welsh medium schools 07730 133642

gwawr.booth@portaltraining.co.uk

Or if you have a general enquiry please contact: info@portaltraining.co.uk

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