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Course Code: SFVEY051

Course Level: Level 3

Study Mode: Full-Time

Course Type: T Level Courses

Course overview

Delve into Education and Early Years development spanning from infancy to adolescence.

Acquire knowledge in child development, educational support strategies, and safeguarding principles crucial for ensuring the well-being of children and young people. Embrace equality and diversity by addressing special educational needs and fostering supportive environments. Learn effective communication techniques to collaborate with families, caregivers, and external agencies, while continuously engaging in reflective practice to enhance professional growth.

Are you thinking about a future working in education? Want to work with children and young people of all ages?

The Level 3 T Level in Education and Childcare will give you the foundations you need to set you on the path towards your chosen career in this sector. Focusing on working with children aged 0-19, the T Level qualification combines learning in the classroom with gaining vital ‘on-the-job’ experience. As part of the two-year course, you will gain core knowledge of subjects such as supporting education, health and wellbeing, safeguarding and Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND), as well as developing a range of technical and practical skills that employers are looking for.

You'll need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including maths and English Language, in subjects that are relevant to the course you'd like to study.

You will be assessed through written and practical examinations, employer projects, group work, presentations and analysis. You will also be observed and assessed in the workplace

If you wish to find out more you can contact Sarah Penny by emailing: sarah.penny@nscg.ac.uk

The course will help you boost your employment prospects by gaining extensive experience on a work placement in a real-world environment, which will enable you to access employment directly after completion of the course, or you could progress onto higher education to qualify in one of many different roles such as primary, secondary or further education teaching.

This course is free for anyone aged 16 – 18.

College Maintenance Allowance (CMA): Anyone with a gross household income under £30,000 can receive financial support to cover college related costs such as transport, meals, course equipment and uniform. Bursary support is based on individual circumstances and will be allocated to best suit your individual needs. A range of other financial support is available depending on your personal circumstances. For more details visit nscg.ac.uk/finance

100%

Pass rate

84% High Grades

Distinction or above in 2023