Full time – 2 year programme
In 2025 Prior Pursglove we will be offering the NCFE level 3 T-level in Education and Early Years. The Level 3 Technical Qualification in Education and Early Years will provide students with the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to progress into skilled employment, higher education or apprenticeship. T Levels are a new, exciting, two-year, technical study programme designed to give students the skills that the childcare and education industry needs. Whilst completing the T-level student will undertake industry placement, classroom-based and practical learning.
Course content: All students will develop an understanding of:
- understanding the Education and Early Years sector from ages 0 to 19
- 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
- English as an additional language
- working with parents, carers and wider families
- working with agencies and services that support children, families and carers.
- reflective practice and other forms of professional development
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for post 16 students who are wanting to develop both knowledge and practical skills in the education and early years sector. It is ideal for those wanting a career in early years education, childcare or assisting teaching.
We will support students on to a range of progression routes including employment, higher education and higher apprenticeships.
Students can progress into roles such as: Nursery worker, teaching assistant, learning mentor, special educational needs teaching assistant, playworker and Portage home visitor.
The course will develop your technical knowledge and skills specific to working with children in childcare and education.
Further Education:
Students who achieve this qualification could progress to the following, depending on their chosen occupational specialism:
- employment
- higher education
- apprenticeship
T-levels are recognised by most university as the equivalent to 3 A-levels and students who complete the course will receive UCAS points.
What are the entry requirements?
Learners will need to have 5 GCSE or equivalent at grade 5 or above. This must include English Language, Maths and Science. All applicants will also need to complete a successful entry interview and clear DBS check.