During the 2-year programme, students will learn the core knowledge and skills that are needed for entry to a range of education and childcare occupations.

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS T LEVEL

This course is suitable for anyone wanting a career in early years education, childcare or assisting teaching. Students can progress into roles such as:

NURSERY WORKER

TEACHING ASSISTANT 

LEARNING MENTOR 

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS TEACHING ASSISTANT 

PLAYWORKER

PORTAGE HOME VISITOR 

Students can also use this T Level to do a related higher-level apprenticeship or degree course.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ON THIS COURSE

CORE CONTENT 

All students will develop an understanding of:

• understanding the education and childcare 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

OPTIONS TO SPECIALISE 

In addition to the core content, each student must choose one of the following specialisms:

• early years educator
• assisting teaching
• supporting and mentoring students in educational settings