Anne Colgan
The course is great fun - whether it’s for a career or just to enjoy. Most people are nervous when you meet a bunch of new people, but everyone was there to learn and have fun!
Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs Grade 5 or above to include English and Maths.
Details
Topics on this course include:
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, you will study a specialism in Early Years Education and Childcare.
Your core work will give you essential knowledge and skills relevant to any education-related occupation, including:
Education context
Child development
Supporting education
Safeguarding
Behaviours
Parents and families
Working with others
Reflective practice
As part of the T-Level in Early Years, you will undertake 3 exams during Year 1 (May & June) then during Year 2, you will have 3 invigilated external assessments within the workplace.
Work Experience
An industry placement will ensure you have the chance to put into practice the skills and knowledge you are studying in the classroom.
Employers of all sizes will placements for 750 hours alongside your class learning over the two years where you will complete an employer set project.
During Year 2, you will have 3 invigilated external assessments within the workplace.
As part of your work placement, the College will support you in completing a DBS application.
Progression
You can progress into roles such as:
Nursery Worker
Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Learning Mentor
You can also use this T-Level to do a related higher level apprenticeship or degree course.
