Did You Know?
The brain develops most rapidly before birth and during the first two years of life.
Key Information
Qualification
T Level
Duration
Two Year Course - Equivalent to Three A-levels
Examination Board
NCFE
"I absolutely loved the T Level course, which has allowed me to secure a place on the SEN teaching course at the University of Huddersfield. The T Level has thoroughly prepared me for my future teaching career" - Ellie Shires, St Mary's Menston
Key Employability Skills | ||
Active Learning | Emotional Intelligence | Reasoning |
Qualification
T Level
Assessment
60% Occupational Specialism, 40% Exam and Employer Set Project
Year 1
In year one you will sit two written exams covering the core content as well as an employer set project.
Paper A: 35%
Paper B: 35%
ESP: 30%
Year 2
In year two you will undertake different synoptic assignments, for the Early Years Educator pathway one assessment will involve observations on work placement.
Early Years:
Assignment 1: 25%
Assignment 2: 50%
Assignment 3: 25%
Assisting Teaching
Assignment 1: 25%
Assignment 2: 50%
Assignment 3: 25%
What do I need to study this T Level?
You will need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including GCSE English Language and GCSE Maths. You will also be required to complete a DBS check.
What will I study?
This T Level will allow you to develop your knowledge across topics such as child development, safeguarding and special educational needs, as well as learning about the role of families and support agencies. These topics allow you to delve into the specifics of social interaction, how language is acquired and understanding behaviour. You will complete one occupational specialism, either Early Years Educator or Assisting Teaching. You will focus on relationship building and promoting play, development and early education, as well as becoming a collaborative and reflective practitioner.
What next?
If you choose the Early Years Educator specialism, this will enable you to enter the workplace as a qualified Level 3 Early Years Educator. Other progression options include studying degrees such as Early Childhood/Education Studies, Educational Psychology, Children and Families Social Work, and Primary and Secondary Teaching.