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Education & Childcare Assisting Teaching Level 3 (T Level)

Childcare at The Bedford College Group

Overview

Education & Childcare Assisting Teaching T Level

This is an exciting new course that has a mixture of technical knowledge and work placement to give you the skills and experience you need to work with children. You will explore child development, childhood theories and learn how to support children’s development in early years and primary schools settings. The industry placement requirement for this specialism is a minimum of 750 hours, where you will be assessed in real work situations giving you a licence to practice in Early Years on completion of the course.

T Levels are a new qualification designed to give you a head start towards the future you want. They are a progression opportunity after completing your GCSEs and are equivalent to 3 A Levels. The 2-year qualification brings classroom and work placement together, on a course designed with employers and businesses, giving you a licence to practice in Early Years on completion of the course.

 

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Course information

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs grades 9-4 including English and Maths OR similar at Level 2 including English and Maths.

Other requirements

Essential:

A satisfactory reference and a clear DBS check is required. It is a requirement of the industry that all those working and/or training in an Early Years Settings must undergo a Disclosure Barring Services Check (DBS) at the enhanced level.

Please be aware that if the DBS check comes back, with anything being flagged that may be of some concern, your application could be withdrawn.

T Level courses are for 16-19 year olds who have completed their GCSEs.

Course content

In the first year, both pathways will have the same content for the Core Elements and Core Skills, as this is mandatory to any role working with Children and Young People.

In the second year is where you will specialise in the chosen focus area/age range.

Core units -Year One

  • Element 1: Wider Context
  • Element 2: Supporting Education
  • Element 3: Safeguarding, health and safety and wellbeing
  • Element 4: Behaviour
  • Element 5: Parents, Families and Carers
  • Element 6: Working with Others
  • Element 7: Child Development
  • Element 8: Observation and Assessment
  • Element 9: Reflective Practice
  • Element 10: Equality and Diversity
  • Element 11: Special Educational Needs and Disability
  • Element 12: English as an Additional Language

 

Core skills

  • CS1: Communicate information clearly to engage children and young people, for example, to stimulate discussion and to secure understanding
  • CS2: Work with others to plan and provide activities to meet children’s and young people’s needs
  • CS3: Use formative and summative assessment to track children’s and students’ progress to plan and shape educational opportunities
  • CS4: How to assess and manage risks to your own and others’ safety when planning activities

Assisting Teaching Pathway – Year Two

Year Two will enhance the learning from year one and use this to work towards the knowledge and skills within the performance outcomes listed below.

  • Performance outcome 1: Support the class teacher to enhance children’s education, individually and in groups
  • Performance outcome 2: Plan, provide and review educational opportunities in collaboration with teachers and other adults
  • Performance outcome 3: Safeguard and promote the health, safety and wellbeing of children and young people
  • Performance outcome 4: Recognise, adapt and respond to individual children’s needs, including those with SEND, to support development and access the curriculum
Qualification

Education and Childcare T Level – NCFE/CACHE – L3 – T’Level

Industry placement

Placement will take place two days a week over the two years of the qualification. All of the placements will be offered in nurseries, pre-schools, primary schools and/or children’s centres. Ideally you will remain in the same placement for the duration of the course so that you can build up professional relationships and enhance your skills further.

Additional qualifications

Level 3 Award Paediatric First Aid

Assessment methods

You will be assessed by a variety of internal and external assessments, which include exams and assignment based projects. You will also be assessed whilst out in the workplace with observations carried out by both placement officers and employers. The T-Level programmes are Exam based Assessments at the end of each year, these exams will be a mixture of External Set Papers and Controlled Assessments.

Further study and career options

Course progression:

T Levels get you work ready, but you can continue studying with a higher apprenticeship or degree. Higher Education programmes include e.g. primary school teaching, early childhood studies degrees, paediatric nursing, leading to employment as Primary and Nursery Education Teaching Professionals, Paediatric nursing, (Children) play therapist.

Career progression:

T Levels are designed with businesses and employers, to make sure you have the skills and knowledge they are looking for in an employee.

Employment:

Students who achieve this qualification could progress to the following, depending on their chosen occupational specialism: Early years practitioner, Early years educator, Education technician, Primary/secondary Learning Support, learning mentor, Pastoral worker, student engagement officer.

Additional information

Learners should expect to be in college between 9am and 5pm on college days. Placement times can vary according to the setting. Holidays cannot be sanctioned during the college term. 100% attendance at college and placement is expected.

Uniform for Placement – College Logo Polo Shirt

Textbook for the Qualification – this is a vital revision tool and we highly recommend every student purchases one.

Available Courses
Bedford College
Starts: 09/09/2024
Type: Full Time
Length: 2 years
Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Time(s): 9:00am - 4:30pm
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Fees: Fee notes: T Level courses are for 16-19 year old who have completed their GCSEs.
Tresham College Kettering Campus
Starts: 09/09/2024
Type: Full Time
Length: 2 years
Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Time(s): 9:00am - 4:30pm
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Fees: Fee notes: T Level courses are for 16-19 year old who have completed their GCSEs.
Disclaimer

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. The Bedford College Group reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.

T levels explained

T Levels are two-year courses in England that can be studied by 16-18 year olds after finishing their GCSEs.

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Additional Learning Support

If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it.

 

Any questions?

If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.

Accessibility

We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.

 

Additional formats

Course information sheets are also available in large print and audio formats. Call us on 01234 291000 to order your copy.