Early years Educator TLevel

Start Date

Level: 3

Course Course: P00463

Area: Childcare & Education

Campus: City Campus

About this Course

Students will develop knowledge and skills in early childhood, preparing students to work with children in a range of settings, or to progress to higher level study. Students will need to complete an Industry Placement to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for employment in this sector.

Key Units

Key units on this T Level include:

Supporting education
Promoting safeguarding, health and safety, and well-being
Working with families, parents and carers
Promoting positive behaviour
Child development
Observation and assessment
Reflective practice
Equality and diversity
Special educational needs and disabilities
English as an additional language

You will also develop your communication, digital and numeracy skills throughout your learning.

Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs including: English Language at Grade 5, Maths at Grade 4, and Science at Grade 4.

Interested in doing a T Level, but worried you haven't got the entry requirements, or feel that you might need more time to get ready for one? We offer a T Level Foundation Year which is a one-year, post-GCSE programme designed to get you T Level ready. It will give you technical knowledge, practical and study skills, English and Maths, work experience and support tailored to you and your chosen T Level and future career path. Apply for the T Level today and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss your options.

Assessment

Core component (Year 1)

paper A written examination
paper B written examination
employer-set project (ESP)

Occupational specialism component (Year 2)

synoptic assignments

Where does this Lead

Students who successfully complete this qualification will be able to progress to employment, university level study or higher level Apprenticeships.

This includes our own university level offer at UC Sheffield. Click here to find out more.

Future Opportunities

After studying this T Level, students could achieve careers such as:

Early Years Educator
Nursery Worker
Teaching Assistant
Learning Mentor

Students who have successfully achieved this qualification, with the Early Years Educator occupational specialism, may be counted in the Early Years Foundation Stage staff:child ratios.

Tell Me More

Over two years, students are required to complete a minimum of 315 hours in an Industry Placement which is used to assess students’ Early Years Educator competencies.

This is an essential component of the T Level and allows learners to apply their knowledge in real life working environments.

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