T Level - Education and Early Years

In class you will be working on the theory behind topics such as child development from 0 – 19 years, children’s health and wellbeing, health & safety, play and learning, understanding children’s additional needs and partnership working.  You will also be required to complete observations on the children in your placements and plan learning opportunities.

You will be required to complete a minimum of 750 placement hours across a variety of age groups within two early years settings across 2 years.
You will be taught in class by subject specialists. There will also be speakers from outside agencies who will be invited into the class to discuss various aspects of early years care and education in order to enhance your knowledge.

The course is assessed through directed study tasks, exams, a real world project and formal observations in placement.
 

You will require a minimum of five GCSEs at Grades 9 - 4, including English and Maths. This may also need to include a Grade 4 in Science (double award) if you are interested in studying Primary teaching.

At college you will be involved in group workshops, practical demonstrations, role play, seminars and individual research.  Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and includes academic tasks, essays, written assessments, portfolio building, displays and presentations.  Practical skills are also assessed during your work experience in different settings. 

In addition, over the two years there are formal assessments including an 'employer-set project' and an exam in Year 1.  In Year 2 you will complete 3 assignments which include being observed in placement, and carrying out your own observations on children.
 

T Level courses have a mandatory 315 hours of Industry Placement over two years, with the exception of Early Years which has 750 hours over two years.

This T Level is worth up to 168 UCAS points at Distinction* grade. These points can be used to apply for university courses in related subjects, such as a Primary Education Degree.

Having the T Level qualification could lead to a variety of jobs including:
• A practitioner in a day nursery or pre-school
• Becoming a childminder, or nanny
• Becoming a practitioner in a nursery school or reception class in a primary school
• Working on the cruise ships as a youth worker
• Working abroad as youth reps for travel companies
 

There are no tuition fees for eligible 16-18-year-old learners. The fee shown relates to course-specific costs, which may include additional course materials, equipment, uniform and educational visits.

£60.00.

There may be additional costs for the DBS check, Registration fee, First Aid, Course books and materials, and placement polo shirt.

Whilst on placement, students will be required to wear a college placement T shirt, black trousers and appropriate footwear.  

Please note that this course is subject to a satisfactory DBS check and two references prior to starting their placement.

Awarding Body:
NCFE

Qualification:
T Level

Curriculum Area:
Science, Care and Health - Early Years and Care