Education and Childcare route

LEVEL 3 - 2 YEARS

This T Level qualification is an exciting brand new two-year, full-time course which has been designed in partnership with businesses and employers that is aimed to give you the knowledge and skills to support your move into a career in early years and childcare or schools.

WHAT WILL I DO?

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 VR, bringing 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.

High quality industry placements will support you to develop a breadth of new skills to provide you with a valuable opportunity to personally progress towards your career goals.

YOU 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?

Progression onto university to study primary education, early childhood studies or other related degree programmes, higher apprenticeships or employment in the education or childcare sectors.