Education and Early Years T-level

Program Overview

The Education and Early Years T-Level at University College Birmingham prepares students for careers in early years education or assisting teaching. The program combines core knowledge and practical skills, with a focus on child development, safeguarding, and supporting children's learning. Students can choose from two occupational specialisms: Early Years Educator or Assisting Teaching. The program includes placements, industry collaborations, and a guaranteed place on a degree course at University College Birmingham for high-achieving students.

Program Outline

Outline:

Topics you will study:

• Year 1: Core knowledge and understanding
• Supporting Education
• Safeguarding, Health and Safety and Wellbeing
• Behaviour
• Parents, Families and Carers
• Working with Others
• Child Development
• Observation and Assessment
• Reflective Practice
• Equality and Diversity
• Special Educational Needs and Disability
• English as an Additional Language
• Year 2: Occupational Specialism: Choose from either Early Years Educator or Assisting Teaching

Occupational Specialism: Early Years Educator

• Supporting and promoting children’s play, development and early education
• Developing relationships with children to facilitate their development
• Planning, providing and reviewing care, play and educational opportunities to enable children to progress
• Safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of children
• Working in partnership with colleagues, parents, carers and other professionals to support children’s development

Occupational Specialism: Assisting Teaching

• Focus on children and young people aged 5-19 years
• Support the class teacher to enhance children’s education, individually and in groups
• Plan, provide and review educational opportunities in collaboration with teachers and other adults
• Safeguard and promote the health, safety and wellbeing of children and young people

Assessment:

The text mentions that the assessment is a combination of:

• Core Component: 100% externally assessed, consisting of
• Paper A written examination
• Paper B written examination
• Employer-set project
• Occupational Specialism Components: Externally assessed, except for the observation element, which is internally marked and externally moderated by NCFE.

Teaching:

The program mentions that the teaching and assessment are based on the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2021-2024. It also highlights the use of the Early Years simulation suite for practical learning and the involvement of placements with support from the Hired Employability Team.

Careers:

The text provides examples of potential career paths and average salaries:

• Early Years Educator: £18,526
• Teaching Assistant: £23,000
• Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant: £17,789
• Family Support Worker: £21,000
• Nanny: £32,500
• Childminder: Variable

Other:

• The course requires a uniform and kit costing approximately £30 (prices subject to change).
• Students who achieve 56 UCAS points or more from this qualification are guaranteed a place on a degree course at University College Birmingham.