Early Years Education and Childcare (T Level)

To begin this study programme you will need:

4 GCSEs grades 9-4 including English and Maths OR equivalent qualification at Level 2 including English and Maths will be considered.

Entry will also be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

T Level courses are for 16-18 year olds who have completed their GCSEs. If you are 19+ and interested in a course in Early Years, please contact us.

The objectives of this qualification are to equip students with:

• the core knowledge and core skills relevant to Education and Early Years
• up to date occupational knowledge and skills that have continued currency amongst employers and others
• the necessary English, mathematics and digital skills
• threshold competence that meets employer expectations and is as close to full occupational competence as possible
• opportunities to manage and improve their own performance.

During the study programme you will explore at great depth a variety of topics, concepts and complex theory relating to early childhood development, learning and education to prepare you for further study or excellence as an Early Years Practitioner.

Examples of topics, concepts and theory explored:

• Support and promote children’s play, development and early education
• Develop relationships with children to facilitate their development
• Plan, provide and review care, play and educational opportunities to enable children to progress
• Safeguard and promote the health, safety and wellbeing of children
• Work in partnership with colleagues, parents, carers and other professionals to support children’s development

During the study programme you will attend industry placement up to two days a week with further block placements throughout the year. Industry placements are intended to provide you with further opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for skilled employment in industry.

As part of your study programme, you will take part in enrichment opportunities, including a variety of trips, to support the development of knowledge, skills and behaviour to prepare you for progression to Higher Education or industry roles.

T Level Technical Qualification in Education & Early Years

During the study programme you will attend industry placement up to two days a week with further block placements throughout the year. Industry placements are intended to provide you with further opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for skilled employment in industry.

You will be assessed though a variety of methods throughout the duration of the course, with exam based assessments at the end of each year. In addition to this, you will be assessed through observations of your practice in the industry placement.

Course progression:

The T Level provides you with a number of progression options including access to Higher Education to study a relevant degree or direct access to employment to practice as a qualified Level 3 Early Years Practitioner.

A mandatory payment for compulsory trips and events  that support your learning will be required at the start of your course. This will be a maximum of £75 per year.