Start Date
- September 2027, Full Time, Day
What You Will Study
Our T Level Foundation Year in Education and Childcare recognise the diverse needs of students and is designed to provide a well-rounded route onto a chosen T Level. This course would benefit those who may need some extra study and preparation time before taking on a T Level or need additional support with attainment, personal development or English and maths.
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to seven years of age with applied knowledge in early years and nought to five years. The qualification content meets the Department for Education’s (DfE) Level 2 full and relevant criteria for a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner in the workforce.
You will learn how to plan learning activities to support children’s development, prepare environments for learning activities to support children’s development and contribute to the assessment of children’s development.
Core skills, knowledge and behaviours will cover five key areas including; attitudes and behaviours, English, maths and digital skills, study skills, knowledge and skills for the workplace and industry relevant technical knowledge.
Why Choose City College Norwich?
Experience the working world
Through the college’s links to the industry, all childcare and early years students complete relevant industry work placements 2 days per week.
Expert teaching staff
Our highly skilled teaching staff are experts in childcare and early years education
Unique opportunities
You will participate in promotional campaigns and charity events, as well as attending subject trips and visits
Entry Requirements
- Achieve four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English language or maths.
- Attend a taster day
- Complete associated diagnostic tasks
- Provide two positive references
- Successful completion of a Disclosure Baring Service (DBS) check.
- It is also desirable that you have undertaken some work experience in an education setting.
How You Will Be Assessed
All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods. Knowledge-based outcomes will be be assessed using assignments, presentations and work books, while skills-based outcomes must be achieved with reference to a real work environment and must include direct observation within the workplace. In addition to this, you will complete a minimum of 250 hours on work placement.
Course Progression
Progression could be onto the T Level in Education and Early Years with occupational specialisms available in Assisting Teaching and Early Years Educator.
Where Your Course Can Take You
The Level 2 qualification embedded in this programme of study will enable you to count in the Level 2 ratios to work within early years settings.
Fees
If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over fees may be payable.
Why Choose City College Norwich?
Experience the working world
Through the college’s links to the industry, all childcare and early years students complete relevant industry work placements 2 days per week.
Expert teaching staff
Our highly skilled teaching staff are experts in childcare and early years education
Unique opportunities
You will participate in promotional campaigns and charity events, as well as attending subject trips and visits
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