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Education & Early Years – T Level (Alton)

T Level (Level 3)

Working with Children Course

Availability & Details

Education and Childcare - Level 3 T Level AF1-CCLDTL/P01

Venue
Alton Campus

Type of study
T Levels

Dates
Academic Year 2026-27 (2 years)

Examination board
Generic award - no awarding body

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Overview

This two-year course has been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses to meet industry needs and prepare you for the world of work or to progress into Higher Education. Employers involved in designing this T Level include Action for Children and representatives from schools and colleges.

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including a grade 5 in English Language.

Core Units:  Education context: an overview of childcare and education 0-19; working in the sector, roles and responsibilities plus career opportunities Child development: expected patterns of development from 0-19 including language, social interaction, wellbeing, transitions and significant events Supporting education: different key stages, skills and characteristics that support education, pedagogical approaches, the role of metacognition, using technology and factors affecting the development of literacy and mathematics Safeguarding, health and wellbeing: statutory guidance, legal requirements, children at risk and in need, signs of danger or abuse and impacts Behaviour: the stages of development and factors that impact behaviour and therefore the implications for managing behaviour Observation and assessment: purposes and importance of assessment Equality and diversity: legislation, regulation and codes of practice Special educational needs and disability (SEND): principles of inclusion, relevant laws, codes of practice and professionals organisations English as an Additional Language (EAL): stages of acquiring language and factors affecting it, strategies to support those learning EAL Parents, families and carers: working effectively with these people Working with others: agencies and services that support children, families and carers, developing professional boundaries and relationships Reflective practice: current priorities and debates in education, continuing professional development, development feedback and strategies. Specialist Units: You will complete at least one module of occupation-specific content, this part of the T Level ensures you develop the knowledge and skills for specific occupations. The specialism available in the Education & Childcare T Level is– Early years education and childcare. This specialism focuses on developing positive relationships with young children, supporting and promoting play, development and early education, safeguarding and promoting health, safety and wellbeing to enable children to progress. Establishing professional relationships and working in partnership with colleagues, parents, carers and other professionals involved in supporting children’s development.

Exam, industrial placement, work-based project, synoptic assessment.


There are lots of people at the college, each studying a diverse range of courses, people from all different areas come to study here, it creates a sense of community, there is a huge social aspect to college life across all courses.

Lee Backhouse, BTEC student

The tutors were really supportive and it was all thanks to them that I have achieved what I have. I’ve also made loads of great friends and really enjoyed my time at the college.

Lizaveta Sinkerich, A Level student

I would say it’s a college that really balances academia with fun, there is lots of extra-curricular stuff that you can get involved in. It has a really good work/life balance.

Laura Hagedorn, A Level student