Education and Childcare T-Level
This course is suitable for anyone wanting a career in early years education, teaching, childcare or assisting teaching. You can progress into roles such as nursery worker, special educational needs teaching assistant, teaching assistant or learning mentor or go on to university to become a teacher. During the two-year course, you will learn the core knowledge and skills that underpin many jobs in early years education, childcare and teaching. A substantial industry placement with a range of childcare employers will give you a wide understanding across the age ranges.
Study at Level:
Level 3
T-Level
The T Level in Education and Childcare will include:
- Overview of childcare and education 0–19
- Child development
- Supporting education
- Safeguarding, health and safety and wellbeing
- Behaviour
- Observation and assessment
- Equality and diversity
- Special educational needs and disability
- English as an additional Language
- Parents, families and carers
- Working with others
- Reflective practice
The core content is assessed through an exam and a practical employer-set project. In addition to this, you will have the option to study one of the following specialisms:
- Early years education and childcare
- Supporting and mentoring students in further and higher education
