Education and Early Years T Level

This course is aimed at learners who wish to develop their knowledge and skills working with children and young people aged 0-19. The course is designed to ensure that learners have the knowledge and skills needed to progress into employment or further study in the education and early years sector.

The course is divided into core components (year 1) and occupational specialism components (year 2).

On this course you will:

• Study a core set of knowledge, concepts and skills. You will learn about early years and educational contexts including how a young person develops and how children with special educational needs interact with education.
• Look at supporting education and learning . You will choose an Early Years or an Assisting Teaching pathway in year 2.
• Study behaviour; parents, families and carers; working with others; child development
• Find out about observation and assessment
• Undertake reflective practice
• Plan, provide and review educational opportunities in collaboration with teachers and other adults
• Find out how to safeguard and promote the health, safety and wellbeing of children and young people
• Recognise, adapt and respond to individual children’s needs, including those with special educational needs and disability (SEND), to support development and access to the curriculum
• Develop your English, maths and digital skills to industry standard and study specialist knowledge in specific areas
• Undertake industry placements with employers in different settings, in year 1 and 2.
• Develop your knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and National Curriculum

External assessments, including exams, and a substantial employer set project via practical assessments of skills and the ability to apply your knowledge.

This course is ideal if you have enthusiasm and enjoy the prospect of being involved in the care, development and education of children and young people aged 0-19.

Future Steps: You can progress directly into skilled employment in the education or youth work sector. The Early Years pathway has a mandatory 750 hours of placement over two years and confers License to practice at Level 3 in Early Years settings. Future job roles might include early years educator, nursery manager, assistant teacher, early years teacher or primary teacher. You can also progress into Higher Education. The T Level study programme is eligible for UCAS points. Please check the UCAS website for more information.

You will need six GCSEs at grade 4 or above (including English Language and Maths).

Learners progressing from a Level 2 course will need a Level 2 Diploma/Certificate with a good Merit profile, along with English and Maths GCSE at grade 4 or above.

For learners wishing to pursue a career in Primary Teaching, you will require GCSE Science at grade 4 or above.

Learners must have enthusiasm and motivation about working with children and young people.

These courses take place in the Hele Building on the Hele Road site. You will have access to the College’s Learning Resource Centres (LRCs).

Students on Healthcare, Childcare and Public Services courses use the Hele Building as their hub. The glass-fronted building on the Hele Road site boasts inspirational learning spaces as well as communal social and independent study spaces. We have a nursery set up for our Education and Early Years students.