Education and Early Years V Level (Extended Certificate)

The qualification is a 2-year course with assessment taking place during both year 12 and 13.

UCAS points awarded as with A levels. Assignments, units and final marks will be awarded as: Pass (E), Merit (C), Distinction (A), Distinction* (A*).

The Education V-Level curriculum focuses on a broad, sector-wide overview of educational principles, child development, and teaching strategies rather than a narrow occupational role. Because it is designed to span education from birth to adult learning, the content prepares students for various progression routes, including university degrees in education or roles like a teaching assistant. The course provides a broad foundation for progression to higher education, apprenticeships and further training related to education, child development and support services.

The draft curriculum is still being finalised by the exam board. The following course content will be assessed:

• Planning and learning

• Pedagogy

• Assessment

• Inclusion

• Child and young person development

• Communication

• Health, safety and safeguarding

The course has been structured to prioritise a more hands-on approach to assessment through application and real-work scenarios. This will include;

• 60% non-exam assessment (coursework portfolio)

• 40% examinations assessed through practical, applied tasks

You do not need to have previously studied Child Development at level 2 to take the level 3 qualification.

Grade 4 in 2 sciences is required. A minimum of a grade 4 in GCSE English Language and Maths is needed. If BTEC Health and Social Care is previously studied a minimum level 2 Pass would be needed. However, students need to be aware that for some university courses, GCSE grade 5 or above may be required.

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Sixth Form option blocks

There are many options available following successful completion of level 3 study. As mentioned previously, progression onto a variety of university courses can be achieved. These include child nursing, teaching and social work.

• Primary education (teaching)
• Child psychology or developmental psychology
• SEN teacher
• Nursery apprenticeship
• Nursing
• Teaching assistant
• Cover supervisor