T Level - Education and Early Years

In class you will be working on the theory behind topics such as Child Development from 0 – 19 years, Children’s Health and Well-being, Health & Safety, Play and Learning, Understanding Children’s Additional Needs, Preparing for School, and Partnership Working.  You will also be required to complete observations on the children in your placements and plan learning opportunities for children.

You will be required to complete a minimum of 750 placement hours across a variety of age groups within two settings across 2 years.
You will be taught in class by subject specialists and there will also be speaker’s from outside agencies who will be invited into the class to discuss various aspects of early years care and education in order to enhance your knowledge so that you will be able to complete your assignments to the best of your ability.

The course is assessed through set homework, exams, an employer set project and formal observations in placement.
 

You will require a minimum of five GCSEs at Grades 9 - 4, including English and Maths.  This may also need to include a Grade 4 in Science if you are interested in studying Primary teaching.  Alternatively, successful completion of a relevant Level 2 qualification and to have achieved a Level 2 Functional Skill in English and Maths.

At college you will be involved in group workshops, practical demonstrations, role play, seminars and individual research.  You will be assessed continually throughout the course by the demonstration of academic tasks, assignments, essays, short test, portfolio buildings and displays and presentations.  Assessment of your practice will take place during work experience at a variety of settings.

In addition, over the two years there are set formal assessments including an 'employer-set project' and two paper-based exams in Year 1 and three assignments in Year 2 which include being observed in placement, completing your own observations on the children, and planning a literacy and physical activity for the children to participate in.
 

Weekly placement with regular block weeks, working across early years settings in schools.

The Diploma carries a maximum of 168 UCAS points at A*.  This would enable students to apply for a university course in a relevant area, for example an Early Years Teaching Degree.

Having a Level 3 could lead to a variety of jobs including:
• A practitioner in a day nursery or pre-school,
• Becoming a childminder, or nanny,
• Becoming a practitioner in a nursery school or reception class in a primary school,
• Working on the cruise ships as a youth worker,
• Working abroad as youth reps for travel companies.
 

There may be additional costs for the DBS check, Registration fee, First Aid, Course books and materials, and placement polo shirt.

This is a vocational course with a high emphasis on practical application during placements and extensive written theory work when attending college.  Assessment of work experience is an important part of the programme and is carried out in a variety of work place settings with different age groups in Schools, Nurseries, Pre-schools, Children’s Centres, Childminders and families.
Students will be required to wear a college placement T shirt, black trousers and appropriate footwear whilst on placement.  Please note that this course is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
For more information please contact neilsonc@bpc.ac.uk

Awarding Body:
NCFE CACHE

Curriculum Area:
Science, Care, Health and Foundation - Early Years and Care