In order to undertake preparation, you will need to provide evidence of appropriate level 2 qualifications in literacy and numeracy. Once you have met this requirement you will be allocated to a preparation course by your local authority.
Local authorities will only use providers of preparation that have been quality assured by the regional provider of assessment. As far as possible, the local authority will make arrangements to ensure that your preparation is accessible in terms of timing and location.
Providers of preparation may offer different patterns of provision, eg preparation as a separate event or preparation incorporated into a training programme. In all cases, the preparation content will be identified and will be equivalent to three full days.
By the end of preparation you should:
- understand the professional standards and how they relate to your work in school
- understand the assessment process and have prepared assessment tasks and received formative feedback, and
- have prepared for the visit to your school by an assessor.
Registering for HLTA assessment
Once your provider of preparation has confirmed the appropriateness of your literacy and numeracy qualifications, you will need to register for assessment before the end of day two of preparation This can be done electronically by logging onto the HLTA registration system, or, alternatively, by phoning the HLTA registration helpline.
Register for HLTA assessment online
HLTA registration helpline: 0845 8800 929
Once you have registered for assessment you will be given a unique reference number.
