T Level Early Education and Early Years

The qualification prepares learners to become Early Years Educators, enabling them to work with children from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge of children aged 5-7 years.

Upon successful completion of the course you will be able to access higher education or enter the workforce as an Early Years Educator as you will gain a licence to practice.

Year 1

1. Core: Knowledge and understanding of contexts, concepts and theories of the education and childcare sector 0 –19 years (Such as child development, safeguarding and working with others).

2. Employer set project: where you will apply your knowledge to a real-life industry problem.

3. High quality Industry placement.

Year 2

1. Occupational Specialism – where you will further explore and develop skills and knowledge required to become a qualified practitioner.

2. Continuation of your industry placement.

Year 1

1 written examination (Core Paper) Employer-set project (ESP) – a supervised project, devised and set by NCFE

Students will receive marks for Core paper and the employer-set project (ESP). These marks will be aggregated to create one grade for the Core Component. Industry placement – your evidence log (which will show your technical skills and ability to apply knowledge in a workplace environment) will be assessed.

Year 2

Synoptic assessment – Linking Theory to Practice (graded Distinction, Merit or Pass) Industry placement – as above.

Grade 4 in English Language and Maths.

You will also be required to complete a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Services) before commencing placement. The college will provide you with the necessary information to complete this.

This course is suitable for anyone wishing to pursue a career in Early Years Education including Primary Teaching. Successful completion will give you a licence to practice, enabling you to enter the workforce as a qualified Early Years Educator in roles such as nursery practitioner, room leader, play worker, nanny, children’s rep.

You may choose to go on to further study to qualify as an early year’s teacher, children’s nurse, social worker, NHS play worker, etc and a direct route into University.