Education and Early Years

Education and Early Years

Level 2: T Level Foundation Year

The T Level foundation year in Education and Early course is designed for those that are looking to progress on to a T Level programme but do not yet meet the entry requirements.

Entry Requirements: 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above (including English Language and Maths), plus two additional GCSEs at grade 3 or above. If you don’t have a grade 4 in English and Maths, you will be required to study for this alongside your course.

What You Will Learn On This Course

Core Content

• Develop Industry Relevant Practical Skills and Technical Knowledge

• Engage in Relevant Industry Work Experience

• Develop Industry-relevant English, Maths and Digital Skills

• Develop Employability Skills, Attitudes, Confidence and Behaviours

• Learn Effective Skills for Successful Study

Level 3: T Level

This course is suitable for anyone wanting a career in early years education, childcare or assisting teaching.

Entry Requirements: A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4, including both English and Maths. You will also need a Disclosure and Barring Service check when you start the course. Students may find it helpful if they have already studied at Level 2.

Assessment: The course is assessed through 2 written examinations and an Employer set project – a supervised project, devised and set by NCFE.

What You Will Learn On This Course

Core Content

Students will develop an understanding of :

• understanding the Education and Early Years sector from ages 0 to 19

• child development

• how to support children and young people’s education

• safeguarding, health and safety and wellbeing

• understanding and managing behaviour

• observing and assessing children and young people

• equality and diversity

• special educational needs and disability

• English as an additional language

• working with parents, carers and wider families

• working with agencies and services that support children, families and carers

• reflective practice and other forms of professional development

Options To Spcialize

In addition to the core content, each student must choose one of the following specialisms:

• early years educator

• assisting teaching

Students are required to take part in a substantial industry placement that runs for a minimum of 315 hours (45 days) overall and will therefore give students practical insights into their sector and an opportunity to embed the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom.

Progression

This technical qualification will support students onto a range of progression routes including employment, higher education and higher apprenticeships.