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Childcare and Early Years

T Level in Education and Childcare

Mode of study

Full Time

Start date

01/09/2027

Entry requirements

A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 and above which must include English & Maths and Science at a minimum of Grade 4.

Course Code

TL3EDE1F/1

Duration

2-Year

Location

Welwyn Garden City Campus

Awarding body

NCFE

About the course

This course is suitable for anyone wanting a career in early years education, childcare or assisting teaching.

This course includes 750 hours of on-the job training to give you first hand experience of working with young people, over the two years of study period.

Career options

Students can progress into roles such as: Nursery worker, Teaching assistant, Learning mentor, Special educational needs teaching assistant, Playworker, Portage home visitor and many more.

Students can also use this T-level to do a related higher-level apprenticeship or degree course at university.


Potential careers:




  • Education & Childcare Inspector


  • Further Education Lecturer


  • Higher Education Lecturer


  • Learning Mentor


  • Nanny


  • Nursery School Teacher


  • Nursery Worker


  • Play Worker


  • School Administrator


  • School Teacher


  • Special Educational Needs Teacher


  • Teaching Assistant/ Learning Support Assistant


  • Psychologist


  • Social Care Worker


  • Youth & Community Worker


Course Content - What will I learn?

Education is all about expanding what you know to broaden your understanding and skills. You'll get to grips with a wide range of topics including;

The education and childcare sector from ages 0 to 5
Child development
How to support children and young people's education
Safeguarding, health and safety and wellbeing
Understanding and managing behaviour
Observing and assessing children and young people
Equality and diversity
Special educational needs and disability
Working with parents, carers and wider families
Working with agencies and services that support children, families and carer

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.