Title: EarlyYears Education & Childcare T Level
Pathway: Education & Childcare
Available Study Options:
Full Time
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Do you want to be part of the next generation of Early Years Professionals that lead the way on creating inspirational learning experiences and environments that maximise children’s early development? If you answered yes to the previous question, then this is your opportunity to enrol on this new generation of Gold Standard qualifications as a technical alternative to A Levels.
We offer a T Level in Education and Childcare with the specific occupational specialism in Early Years Educator. This is an exciting two-year course that has been designed with key employers in the sector to provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to work within the early years sector.
You will study a wide range of core subjects covering all key aspects of education and childcare, to include child development, supporting education, observation and assessment and working with others. These will be taught by expert and industry experienced tutors using our wide range of onsite resources including our state of the art newly developed real world learning environments.
Throughout the two years you will develop your practical skills and apply your newly developed core knowledge in real life situations as part of the industry placement component. The placements last for a minimum of 750 hours throughout the course. Industry placements provide an excellent opportunity to work alongside a range of early years experts with opportunities to establish professional contacts in the sector.
To enrol on the course you must have a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and maths but you will need at least a grade 5 in these two subjects.
Core modules: You will be assessed through two externally set exams and an employer set project; this is a controlled assessment completed within College and is linked to your industry work placement experience.
Specialist modules: There are three externally set assessments. One will be an observation of your learnt knowledge and skills in your industry placement. The others are exam-based assessments.
Successful completion of this course opens a variety of progression opportunities. As this T Level attracts UCAS point scores equal to 3 A Levels you can apply to take a degree at university. Alternatively, it could lead directly into employment in a skilled occupation such as Early Years Educator or you could take a higher apprenticeship.
Entry Level Courses:
Skills for Life & Work/Preparing for Adulthood
No formal qualifications are required
for this course.
These courses are specifically designed for learners with a Special Educational
Need (SEND).
Entry Level: Skills & Employability
No formal qualifications are required
for this course.
Full Time ESOL (English
for Speakers of Other Languages)
No formal qualifications are required for this course.
Full Time GCSE Re-sit Study
Course
GCSE Grade 2 or 3 in Maths and
English and / or Sciences.
Full Time Level 1 Course
No formal qualifications are required
for this course.
Full Time Level 2 Course
4 GCSEs at grade 3 or Vocational Level 1 in relevant subject area.
*GCSE Grade 4 or above in Maths is required for the courses below:
Accounting
Electrical
Plumbing
Full time Level 3 Course
5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 including English or Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 English or Maths will be accepted).
OR
Vocational Level 2 plus Grade 4-9 GCSE English or Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 English or Maths will be accepted).
*A Vocational Level 2 is required for the following courses:
Accounting
All Construction Subjects
Hair & Beauty Subjects
Applied Science
T Levels
5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 including English and Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths will be accepted).
* Health T Levels require GCSE Grade 4 in Science.
You can apply for this programme via the Apply Now button, at the top.
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If you are aged between 16 and 18 when you start your course and are taking a course leading to a qualification, the tuition and exam fees are free. However, there may be some additional costs for optional trips, recommended text books and professional start up kits. We have a bursary scheme to assist with these costs.
It is important that you come along and speak to one of our staff about your choice/s.
Once we receive your application, you will be invited in to speak to a tutor or a member of the Apprenticeship team to discuss your application.
This will provide you with the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the course/Apprenticeship and to see our facilities.
