T Level Education and Childcare
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Course Overview
All students will develop an understanding of:
- 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, each student must choose one of the following specialisms:
- early years educator
- assisting teaching
- supporting and mentoring students in educational settings
Work Placement
Includes 9 weeks employer industry placement, 21 weeks if you take the Early Years Educator specialism
Career Opportunities
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
Students can also use this T Level to do a related higher-level apprenticeship or degree course.
You will need 5 GCSEs - Grade 4 or above including English & maths
Free to 16 - 19 year olds
Course Details
Study campus:
City
Study option(s):
Full time
Course level:
Level 3
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Fees and funding
If you are aged 16-18 and applying for a full-time programme, then you will not have to pay for your course. If you are aged 19+ then there may be a fee for your course.
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