Core Elements:- Education context: an overview of childcare and education 0-19; working in the sector, roles and responsibilities plus career opportunities.- Child development: expected patterns of development from 0-19, including language, social interaction, wellbeing, transitions and significant events.- Supporting education: different key stages, skills and characteristics that support education, pedagogical approaches, the role of metacognition, using technology and factors affecting the development of literacy and mathematics.- Safeguarding health and wellbeing: statutory guidance, legal requirements, children at risk and in need, signs of danger or abuse and impacts.- Behaviour: the stages of development and factors that impact behaviour and therefore the implications for managing behaviour- Observation and assessment: purposes and importance of assessment.- Equality and diversity: legislation, regulation and codes of practice.- Special educational needs and disability (SEND): principles of inclusion, relevant laws, codes of practice and professionals/organisations- English as an Additional Language (EAL): stages of acquiring language and factors affecting it, strategies to support those learning EAL- Parents, families and carers: working effectively with these people.- Working with others: agencies and services that support children, families and carers, developing professional boundaries and relationships.- Reflective practice: current priorities and debates in education, continuing professional development, development feedback and strategies.

Specialist Units:Students will complete at least one module of occupation-specific content depending on the capacity of the local learning provider. This part of the T-Level ensures students develop the knowledge and skills for specific occupations.

Completion of the T-Level qualification will enable you to obtain a License to Practice in Early Years.

Progression to Higher Education programmes e.g. teaching, early childhood studies, education, nannying and social work degrees.

Employment: nurseries, primary schools, family homes and holiday rep.

Students with childcare work experience have often walked straight into jobs at nurseries they love or become teaching assistants in school. For those of you wanting to travel, students have also had experiences of Camp America, Ski A Season, Mark Warner or Disney Cruise ships!

5 GCSEs at Grade 4 including English and Maths, OR a pass at Level 2 and Maths & English grade 4 or above. Please note, if you are considering progressing to Higher Education Education pathway a Grade 4 in Science is required.

T Level placements in Education and Early Years or Health and Social Care involve regulated activity with children and/or vulnerable people. This means students will be directly engaged in caring for, supervising, or educating children and/or vulnerable people. Due to the responsibilities involved, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is a necessary requirement. This check helps ensure students are suitable to work with children and/or vulnerable people and plays a vital role in safeguarding and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment. As part of the enrolment process, students will be asked to bring in the necessary documentation to complete their DBS check. In addition, primary schools, nurseries and care settings will request confirmation of a student’s suitability to work within the sector before accepting them on placement.

In addition to the main course fees given below there is an additional cost of £70 for kit/clothing, £30 for books and £90 for additional courses. (Cost are given for guidance only).

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

T Level in Education & Early Years

The core unit will be assessed with 2 exams at the end of the first year and a ‘project’. The project will be a controlled assessment that is linked to work experience.

The specialism will be assessed by three assessments. This includes observation in placement that is carried out over the course. There will also be practical activities like planning activities for children and observing children in placement.

Upon achievment of this qualification learners are able to enter the workforce as Early Years Educators or access Higher Education.