T Level Education and Childcare (Early Years Education and Childcare)

Studying a T Level in Education and Childcare (Early Years Education and Childcare) will prepare you for an exciting career within the education sector.

Designed by employers, a T Level combines practical and theoretical learning experiences, with real-life industry experience. It also supports progression on to university, into employment or on to a higher/degree apprenticeship.

You’ll spend 80% of your time at College and 20% on a 45-day industry placement to experience having a real career while you continue your studies. It’ll also give you a head start in the jobs market and will look great on your CV or personal statement.

What will I study?

During your T Level, you will cover the following modules across the two years, including a 45-day industry placement:

• 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

How is it assessed?

The course is assessed by an externally set written exam, an employer set task and an externally assessed synoptic assessment that covers the occupational specialism.