T Level in Education and Childcare (full time)

This course enables students to progress onto university or to start an apprenticeship or into a career in Health and Social Care. It can support students progressing directly into employment, onto degrees and apprenticeships in teaching or early childhood studies or work as a teaching assistant – to name just a few! The T-Level qualification in Education & Childcare allows you direct access to work with regional organisations and partners to achieve the best possible experiences in education and childcare. You will benefit from our partnership as a World Class School, and as a leading regional trainer in education through the Vantage Teaching School Hub, students will experience high quality teaching and learning alongside industry specialists. As the largest Catholic trust in the country, our partnership with 15 regional schools ensures that all work experience is integral to the course and gives students the opportunity to put theory into practice. During these placements students will also develop the skills necessary for a future career within the Education and Child Care sector. By applying independent research skills students are encouraged to reflect on their attributes and own professional development throughout the course.

Students receive engaging input in lessons that involves discussion, group work and presentations. An industry-based project is then required, allowing students to develop excellent organisational and independent research skills and allows the students to apply practical applications to the theories studied in class. Lessons also include content taught to support external assessments. Two core exams will develop the overall A level equivalent grade, Core Exam A in Year 12 and Core Exam B in Year 13. Students will also complete synoptic assignments throughout the two-year period.

The course includes a compulsory placement requiring the student completes 315 hours or approximately 45 days of work experience over the two years for the occupational specialisms of Assisting Teaching and Supporting and Mentoring Students in Educational Settings. However, for the occupational specialism of Early Years Education this is an additional 435 hours required, meaning they require a compulsory total of 750 hours across two years.

The course is assessed over two years in a variety of ways including two externally assessed exams and industry-based projects where you put theory into practice.

Each component will be graded from an A* to U. Students must achieve the minimum pass grades in each area to be successful during this TLevel. Students will also complete synoptic assignments which include a case study assessment, two practical assessments and a professional discussion. These are assessed using a pass/merit/distinction grading. Students must achieve the minimum pass grades in each area to be successful during this T-Level.

Students are expected to attain a GCSE grade average of 4.5 and passes in Maths and English.

Students will select one pathway to complete this T Level qualification at the time of enrolment. Numbers are limited in each area.

Occupational specialisms:

• Early Years Educator

• Assisting Teaching

• Supporting and Mentoring Students in Educational Settings