T-Level - Education and Childcare (Occupational Specialism in Early Years Educator)

This T Level programme has been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses so everything students will learn will meet the needs of industry and prepare them for work. They provide the knowledge and experience needed to open the door to highly skilled employment, an Apprenticeship or higher level study, including university. The core component provides a broad understanding of Education and Childcare and what it covers. In the first year, students will study the following topics:

The core component will be assessed through a project set by employers in the industry and two externally-set tests. The industry placement combined with the occupational specialism content will allow students to develop the relevant skills in preparation for their career in either Early Years or with Assisting Teaching. The occupational specialisms are assessed through skills based assessments that have been created in conjunction with relevant employers. The content of the Early Years Educator occupational specialism will accompany an extended industry placement of 700 hours over the two years will cover the following topics: