Pearson Level 3 V Level in Education and Early Years
Course leader: Tracy Druce – tracydruce@KBA.uk
WHAT WILL I NEED BEFORE TAKING THIS COURSE?
Students with an interest in education and early years are encouraged to apply.
Achievement in English and Maths will support success on the course, and all applications will be considered on their individual merits.
WHAT WILL I DO?
The Pearson Level 3 V Level in Education is an exciting new qualification designed for students with a passion for teaching, learning, and supporting others. This innovative course provides a strong foundation for progression into higher education, apprenticeships, and careers within education, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), early years, and wider support services.
By exploring how people learn and develop throughout their lives, students will gain valuable knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for a rewarding future helping others to achieve their full potential.
You will develop an understanding of how children and young people learn, explore different teaching approaches and discover how to create inclusive environments where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?
This course is ideal for students who:
- Have a genuine passion for helping others succeed.
- Enjoy working with children, young people or adults.
- Are interested in teaching, learning and personal development.
- Aspire to work within education, health, social care or SEND provision.
- Want to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
Students should enjoy supporting individuals with a range of needs, abilities and backgrounds and be keen to develop the knowledge and skills needed for a rewarding career.
COURSE CONTENT AND COMPONENTS
Students will explore a range of engaging topics, including:
- Teaching and Learning: Learning theories, educational approaches and how children acquire knowledge and skills.
- Child and Young Person Development: Physical, intellectual, emotional and social development, including communication and language development.
- Inclusive Education: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), equality, diversity and inclusion, and how adaptive teaching can remove barriers to learning.
- Safeguarding and Professional Practice: Protecting children, working with families and other professionals, and understanding health, safety and wellbeing within educational settings.
The course also develops transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, professional responsibility and supporting individuals effectively.
ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK
Students will develop their knowledge and understanding of education and early years through the course. Assessment arrangements and the specific qualification components should be confirmed against the final Pearson specification.
PROGRESSION – WHAT CAN I DO AT THE END OF THE COURSE?
Successful completion of the V Level in Education can support progression into higher education, apprenticeships and employment.
Higher education opportunities may include further study in:
- Education Studies
- Teaching
- Early Childhood Studies
- Special Educational Needs and Disability
- Childhood and Youth Studies
- Health and Social Care
Apprenticeships and career pathways may include:
- Teacher*
- Teaching Assistant
- Learning Support Assistant
- SEN Support Worker
- Early Years Practitioner
- Family Support Worker
- Youth Worker
The qualification provides a foundation for students who want to inspire learning, support development and make a meaningful difference within their community.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Students with an interest in education and early years are encouraged to apply. Achievement in English and Maths will support success on the course, and all applications will be considered on their individual merits.