What are lessons like in this subject?
This course is for you if you are considering a career as an early years educator, primary teaching assistant or childminder. This T Level aims to provide students with various progression options, including higher-level studies. Students can therefore progress to primary teaching.
As part of achieving the overall T Level programme, students are required to complete a minimum of 750 hours industry placement. The industry placement is used to assess students’ Early Years Educator competencies.
Lessons are designed to be engaging, interactive and highly practical, preparing students for both further study and a future career in the education sector.
Students can expect a dynamic learning environment that combines theory with real-world application. Lessons often include collaborative group work, hands-on activities, role play and opportunities to develop key professional skills such as communication, teamwork and problem-solving.
What will I study?
You will study a range of elements, including:
- Supporting Education: you will learn about regulators who set standards for qualifications and practice as well as factors that influence the curriculum and practice in settings.
- Child Development: you will learn how children grow and develop. You will look at the stages and patterns of expected development from infancy to adolescence.
- Working in Partnership: you will consider the important role of parents, families and carers in the lives of babies, children and young people. You will also explore strategies to build professional relationships with parents.
The course is really fun, and helps you with you personal growth such as your confidence. The teachers are really helpful and guide you as much as you need, helping you with your interests. It is hands on and has allowed me to create meaningful memories.
Aaleyah Hussain Carlton Bolling
Early Years (T Level)
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