This T Level is suitable for anyone wanting a career in early years education, childcare or assisting teaching. The T Level is a 2 year programme and will include a 9 week (minimum) industry placement and a Technical Qualification, where you will also choose your specialist occupation. You will develop an understanding of: • 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 well-being • 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, careers and wider families • Working with agencies and services that support children, families and careers • Reflective practice and other forms of professional development In addition to the core content, each student will also complete at least one module of occupation-specific content: Early years education and childcare Assisting teaching Supporting and mentoring students in further and higher education (available from September 2021). Your learning will combine classroom theory and practical learning and include 9 weeks (minimum) of industry placement. The placement will provide you with real experience of the workplace. You'll have the industry knowledge and experience to progress into roles like: Nursery worker Special educational needs (SEN) teaching assistant Teaching assistant Learning mentor Speak to your careers adviser to find out more. You can also use this T Level to progress to a related higher-level apprenticeship or course of study at a higher level, including a university degree.
- You will need to have 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above to include English Language and maths. GCSE Science is desirable. - For students progressing from Level 2: Achieved Level 2, English Language and maths at Grade 4. - GCSE Science is desirable. Applicants and progressing students will also need to provide a positive school/college reference with excellent levels of attendance and punctuality.
Your core knowledge and skills will be assessed through exams and an employer-set project. You'll work with your tutor to decide when you're ready to be assessed on the core. Assessment of occupational specialist knowledge and skills will vary depending on the occupation. It may involve tests, practical assignments and projects. Your occupational specialist knowledge and skills will be assessed in the second year.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Warwick New Road, Royal Leamington Spa, CV32 5JE |
This T Level is suitable for anyone wanting a career in early years education, childcare or assisting teaching. The T Level is a 2 year programme and will include a 9 week (minimum) industry placement and a Technical Qualification, where you will also choose your specialist occupation. You will develop an understanding of: • 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 well-being • 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, careers and wider families • Working with agencies and services that support children, families and careers • Reflective practice and other forms of professional development In addition to the core content, each student will also complete at least one module of occupation-specific content: Early years education and childcare Assisting teaching Supporting and mentoring students in further and higher education (available from September 2021). Your learning will combine classroom theory and practical learning and include 9 weeks (minimum) of industry placement. The placement will provide you with real experience of the workplace. You'll have the industry knowledge and experience to progress into roles like: Nursery worker Special educational needs (SEN) teaching assistant Teaching assistant Learning mentor Speak to your careers adviser to find out more. You can also use this T Level to progress to a related higher-level apprenticeship or course of study at a higher level, including a university degree.
- You will need to have 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above to include English Language and maths. GCSE Science is desirable. - For students progressing from Level 2: Achieved Level 2, English Language and maths at Grade 4. - GCSE Science is desirable. Applicants and progressing students will also need to provide a positive school/college reference with excellent levels of attendance and punctuality.
Your core knowledge and skills will be assessed through exams and an employer-set project. You'll work with your tutor to decide when you're ready to be assessed on the core. Assessment of occupational specialist knowledge and skills will vary depending on the occupation. It may involve tests, practical assignments and projects. Your occupational specialist knowledge and skills will be assessed in the second year.