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Education and Early Years T Level

Level 3 - Advanced

Education and Early Years T Level

Have a passion for teaching? Considering a future working in childcare, come to Bmet to inspire your future.

Equivalent to three A-levels, this Education and Early Years T-level course will help gain experience and obtain a qualification to boost your prospects. All supported by our teaching staff and amazing careers team. The college is now offering T-Levels to equip you with the knowledge and hands on experience, getting you ready for employment or to continue with Higher Education within the sector. Inclusive of this two-year programme, learners will be able to study their chosen occupation whilst gaining valuable industry experience in a school or nursery. Studies include learning about Safeguarding, child development and much more.

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Matthew Boulton College

01-09-2025

£*

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James Watt College

01-09-2025

£*

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* Courses are free for 16-18s. Students aged 19 or over could be charged fees and is subject to a fee assessment. Learners on benefits in the majority of cases courses are also free. Fee assessments are completed at enrolment.

Course Length: 35 Weeks

You should be at least 16 years old, with five GCSE’s grade 4 and above to include English Language, maths and Science. (A maths high grade 3 will be considered by exception and with an interview) 

There is a mix of assessments and written examinations. Overall Distinction, Merit, Pass or Ungraded award on completion of year 2.

From this course you can look at progression in this role and similar opportunities. You can continue to take a course to become a higher-level teaching assistant (HLTA).

With further study you could become a fully qualified teacher. You can learn about routes into teaching from Get into teaching

Units studied in first year;

  • Wider context
  • 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

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