T Level Education & Early Years

What is the course about?

Our exiting new T Level Education & Childcare is suitable for anyone wanting a career working with children or in education.

This level 3 programme is equivalent to 3 A-Levels and has been developed in collaboration with leading employers and industry. Combining academic learning and a 45-day industry placement, you will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to enter highly skilled employment, university or an apprenticeship.

Why should I choose the course?

This course will equip you with the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to enter skilled employment. You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a nursery setting within our state-of-the-art Health & Social Care Academy and during industry placement, and learn a wealth of knowledge and skills that will be invaluable for your future career.

An essential part of the course is that you complete 750 hours of industry placement, to gain considerable occupational experience as a competent employee in the early year’s sector.

What will I learn?

You will cover a range of topics such as: child development, safeguarding, special educational needs, the role of families and support agencies, and social interaction and behaviours, before going on to learning a specialist skill set required for a career in Early Years Education.

Why should I choose to study the course at Warrington & Vale Royal College?

This course is delivered by our expert teachers and is designed in collaboration with industry and employers. It is delivered within our state-of-the-art Health and Social Care Academy, with all the very latest industry relevant facilities, equipment and emerging technologies. This includes a fully equipped nursery set up and a wide range of resources that help to bring your studies to life.

The unique blend of classroom delivery and industry placement will fully prepare you for your next steps, whether that be into highly skilled employment, higher education or onto an apprenticeship.