Education and Early Years

Are you interested in teaching, childcare, child development, educational psychology, social work, speech and language therapy, or other careers working with children and young people?

The Pearson Level 3 V Level in Education & Early Years is a new qualification that will provide students with a strong understanding of education, child development and professional practice. It has been designed to combine academic knowledge with practical, career-related learning, helping students progress to university, higher-level qualifications and a range of education and childcare careers.

(subject to final Pearson specification)

• · Child development and learning
• · Educational theories and approaches
• · Supporting children's physical, social and emotional development
• · Safeguarding and child protection
• · Inclusion, equality and diversity
• · Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• · The role of education professionals
• · Working with children, families and communities
• · Research and investigation skills

• · Two-year programme.
• · Combination of classroom teaching, discussion, case studies, research activities and independent study.
• · Opportunities to explore real-world issues and professional practice in education and early years settings.
• · Assessment is expected to include a mixture of external examinations and internally assessed coursework/projects.
• · Final assessment arrangements will be confirmed by Pearson.

(recommended)

• · Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English & Maths
• · Grade 4 or above in a humanities or social science subject is desirable.
• · An interest in working with children, young people or within educational settings.
• · Good attendance and a positive attitude to independent study

• · Primary & Early Years Education
• · Special Educational Needs (SEND)
• · Educational Psychology
• · Social/Youth Work/Family Support Services
• · Speech and Language Therapy
• · Child Nursing