T Level Education and Childcare

Course Overview

All students will develop an understanding of:

• understanding the education and childcare 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

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

• early years educator

• assisting teaching

• supporting and mentoring students in educational settings

Work Placement

Includes 9 weeks employer industry placement, 21 weeks if you take the Early Years Educator specialism

Career Opportunities

This course is suitable for anyone wanting a career in early years education, childcare or assisting teaching. Students can progress into roles such as:

• Nursery Worker

• Teaching Assistant

• Learning Mentor

• Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

• Playworker

• Portage Home Visitor