Education and Early Years

Units will be studied over two academic years, including: 

• Child development Supporting Education 
• Observation and Assessment
• Health and Wellbeing 
• Reflective Practice 
• Behaviours 
• Equality and Diversity
• Parents 
• Families and Carers 
• Special Educational Needs 

Core Assessment: Externally Set Test – Paper 1 and Paper 2 are both graded A*- E

Employer Set Project: Externally assessed project work is graded A*- E

Industry Placement: Evidence log to show completion of hours required and evidence of development of technical skills and application of knowledge in a workplace environment.

Year 2:

Synoptic assessments: to judge how well the competence requirements have been met. Graded: Distinction, Merit or Pass.

Industry Placement: Evidence log to show completion of hours required and evidence of development of technical skills and application of knowledge in a workplace environment.

This course is suitable for anyone wanting a career in early years education.

Successful completion of the course will give you a licence to practice, enabling you to enter the workforce as a qualified Early Years Educator. Alternatively, you can undertake further study as an Early Years Foundation Stage Teacher, where you can specialise in delivering the Early Years or Special Needs curriculum. Other progression options include progression to university to study Early Childhood Studies, Education Studies, or other related degrees such as Primary and Secondary Teaching, Social Work and Nursing.

5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including Grade 5 in Maths and Grade 5 in English Language. 

T level industry placements provide students with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for skilled employment in their chosen occupation which are less easily attainable by doing a qualification alone. We will be arranging visits from employers in the sector to ensure students are matched with appropriate businesses.