Children & Early Years
T Level in Education & Childcare
Introduction
It’s time to take your studies to the next level, introducing the T Level in Education and Childcare. This course is delivered with 21 weeks of on-the-job training to give you first hand experience of working with young people.
Why choose a T Level?
Backed by Business T Levels have been designed with over 250 leading businesses and employers to give you the knowledge and skills you need.
Get Ahead in Your Career
T Levels give you the chance to learn what a real career is like while you continue your studies.
Awarded UCAS points
Your T Level will be worth UCAS points – a T Level Distinction* is worth the same as 3 A levels at A*
Learn Your Way
T Levels involve more classroom study than apprenticeships, which means you can experience an industry while you continue your studies.
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Course Code
- Course Code:
- T0307
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Entry Criteria
You’ll need 4 GCSEs at grade 9-4 including English language and maths at a grade 5. You’ll need to undertake a DBS check prior to the start of your course.
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What will I study?
Education is all about expanding what you know to broaden your understanding and skills. You’ll get to grips with a wide range of topics including;
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The education and childcare sector from ages 0 to 19
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Child development
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How to support children and young people’s education
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Safeguarding, health and safety and wellbeing
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Understanding and managing behaviour
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Observing and assessing children and young people
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Equality and diversity
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Special educational needs and disability
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Working with parents, carers and wider families
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Working with agencies and services that support children, families and carers
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What can I do next?
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 and many more.
Students can also use this T Level to do a related higher-level apprenticeship or degree course at university.
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