Education and Training - V Level Education

V levels will be new Level 3 qualifications that offer a vocational pathway for students who want to explore different sectors before deciding where to specialise.

This new pathway will replace the wide range of qualifications that are not A or T levels and enable students to study a range of areas.

Each V Level will be equivalent in size to one A level. This means students will be able to combine V Levels with A levels, creating a programme that reflects their interests and career ambitions.

This brand new qualification will have a strong focus on careers and occupational standards.

Throughout the course, a variety of dynamic teaching methods will be used to support your knowledge and understanding of education. Lessons explore how people learn, the role of educators, and how different environments shape development. You will engage in discussions, research, tasks and real-life case studies to apply your knowledge to practical situations. Due to the nature of the subject, lessons often include collaborative work, reflection on real educational settings and exploration of current issues in education. You will also have opportunities to observe, practice, analyse case studies and hear from professionals working in education and childcare.

The course will include:

• Exploring how people learn and develop across different life stages.

• Understanding key theories of learning, development and behaviour.

• Investigating the role of teachers, support staff and wider professionals.

• Examining different educational settings, including schools and early years environments.

• Understanding inclusion, diversityand safeguarding in an educational setting.

• Analysing factors that influence learning, such as environment, culture and policy.

• Applying knowledge to real-life scenarios and case studies.

As part of the programme, you will also develop a range of transferable skills that will be essential when you progress into work or university –

• Critical, analytical and logical thinking leading

• Planning, problem solving and decision making

• Communication

• Inclusion and collaboration

The Education V level qualification is graded A*-E, in line with A levels and is ideal for students who prefer a balance of examinations (40%) with coursework, projects or controlled assessments (60%).

5 GCSEs at Grade 5-9, including English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above

Whether you want to follow a traditional university route or pursue an industry-specific career, a V Level combined with other Level 3 qualifications like A levels or AAQs will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to do so.

This V Level aims to encourage motivation and interest in pursuing careers and further study related to education, by providing a broad understanding. The combination of theory and practice and the transferable skills will prepare you to access a wide range of related higher-level study and training across multiple sectors. This may include Early years/Primary/Secondary education studies, Primary/Early childhood studies, Education combined with other studies such as sociology or psychology or through a variety of apprenticeship routes, for example Teaching Assistant.