Education and Childcare (T Level)

• Five or more GCSEs at grades 9-4 including English and Maths
• Where there are specific subjects required at GCSE we can discuss your grades with you when you come to enrol

T-Levels are new Technical courses - which are equivalent to three A Levels. T-Levels - combine classroom theory, practical learning and industry placement of at least 45 days with an employer, to make sure you have a real experience of the workplace.

They provide the knowledge and experience needed for skilled employment, higher education and apprenticeships. You will spend 3 days per week in college and will be taught the theory elements of the course. 2 days a week in Industry placement to learn practical skills and demonstrate competencies needed to work with children.

How will this course be structured?

Year 1: Core component content

• Wider Context
• Supporting Education
• Safeguarding, Health and Safety and Wellbeing
• Behaviour
• Parents, Families and Carers
• Working with Others
• Child Development
• Observation and Assessment
• Reflective Practice
• Equality and Diversity
• Special Educational Needs and Disability
• English as an Additional Language

Assessment:

• 2 written examinations (paper A and B)
• Employer-Set Project (ESP)

Grading: A* - E and Ungraded (U)

Year 2:

Occupational specialism: Early Years Educator

Content:

• 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.

Assessment:

3 Synoptic assignments

Grading: Distinction, Merit, Pass and Ungraded (U)

Industry Placement: Take places during year 1 and 2

You will attend a weekly industry placement in external education and childcare provider throughout your course.

Through this placement you will have the opportunity to apply knowledge learnt in the classroom to real-life situations and develop key technical skills. Across the 2 years course, you will complete a minimum of 750 hours.