Education route

LEVEL 3 T LEVEL: EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE

2 YEARS

WHAT WILL I DO?

Our brand new Education and Childcare T Level will help to develop your understanding and prepare you for a career in the education or childcare sector. During the theory and knowledge element of your course, you will gain an understanding of all aspects of a role as an early years educator or assisting teaching depending on the specialism you choose. You will learn and develop your skills by using a range of exciting and innovative teaching and learning methods including projects, presentations, displays and innovative use of virtual reality to bring your curriculum experience alive.

You will also undertake a high quality, structured and outcomes focused industry placement, this is an integral part of the new T Level programme. The industry placement will be aligned to your career aspirations identified in your career plan which will be 750 hours and could include up to two employers.

WHAT GRADES DO I NEED?

Five GCSEs grade 4 or above. These must include a minimum of grade 4 in English and maths and if choosing the assisting learning pathway, science is also required, plus a successful interview.

WHAT’S NEXT?

You could progress onto university to study primary education, early childhood studies or other related degree programmes, move into employment in the education or childcare sectors or look to secure a higher apprenticeship.