Buckinghamshire College Group is excited to be able to offer the new Education and Childcare T Level from September 2021. This T level will have two pathways - Early Years Educator and Assisting Teaching. This is a two-year programme (or three-year if studying a transition programme) and will be available at Aylesbury and Wycombe campuses.

The CACHE developed Level 3 Technical Qualification in Education and Childcare - Early Years Educator pathway will provide learners with the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to progress into skilled employment or higher level technical training or study in the education and childcare sector. 

Learners who successfully achieve the Early Years Educator occupational specialism will be counted in the employment ratios for early years and childcare settings.

Industry placements are an integral component within T Levels and are intended to provide students with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for skilled employment in their chosen occupation and which are less easily attainable by doing a qualification alone.

Course Information

  • Course Type Full-Time Course
  • Study Mode Classroom Based
  • Course Code FCHI1L3TE
  • Start September
  • Length (2 Years) 72 weeks
  • Level Level 3
  • Campus
    Aylesbury Wycombe
  • Entry Requirements

    To join this programme you will need 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 (or equivalent) including maths and English. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

  • Example Modules
    • Child development
    • Supporting education
    • Safeguarding, Health and safety and well being
    • Behaviour
    • Observation and assessment
    • Equality and Diversity
    • Special Educational Needs and Disability
    • English as an additional language
    • Parents, families and carers
    • Working with others
    • Reflective practice
  • What will I learn?

    There will be an employer set project The employer-set project ensures students have the opportunity to combine core knowledge and skills to develop a substantial piece of work in response to an employerset brief.

    Specialist Occupational Content include:

    • Support and promote children’s play, development and early education
    • Develop relationships with children to facilitate their development
    • Plan, provide and review care, play and educational opportunities to enable children to progress
    • Safeguard and promote the health, safety and wellbeing of children
    • Work in partnership with colleagues, parents, carers and other professionals to support children’s development
  • Additional Information
    There will be additional requirement to buy text books, uniforms and pay for some additional, optional courses
  • Progression

    Students who achieve this qualification could progress to employment, higher education or an Apprenticeship, depending on their chosen Occupational Specialism.

    Employment options include: Early Years Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Education Technician, Primary/Secondary/Tertiary Teaching and Support Assistant.

  • How am I assessed?

    The Early Years Education T level will be assessed through a combination of themed assignments, exams, employer led project and practical observations through Industry Placement opportunities

Upcoming Events

21 January

Amersham

Open Event

Wednesday

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27 January

Wycombe

Open Event

Tuesday

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29 January

Aylesbury

Open Event

Thursday

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    Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

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Whether you’ve got a question about applying, want to partner with us, need support during your studies, or simply want to speak to someone at your local campus, we’re ready to help you take your next step.

Aylesbury

Oxford Road
Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire

HP21 8PD

01296 588 588

Mon - Fri

8:30am - 5pm

Wycombe

Spring Lane, Flackwell Heath
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire

HP10 9HE

01494 585 555

Mon - Fri
8:30am - 5pm

Amersham

Stanley Hill

Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP7 9HN

01494 585 273

Mon - Fri

8:30am - 5pm