Early Years Professional Pathway

Leading to employment within the Teaching, Youthwork , and Nursery industry.

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There are two routes you can take on the Early Years Professional Pathway Pathway to help you reach your dream career, you can choose to follow the Vocational Route or the T-Level route.

Please note, some subjects may not be available at both campuses. Subject combinations can depend on the course/profession, so please check university requirements.

Vocational

You should choose one of the following:

T-Level

You should choose one of the following:

Additional Qualifications

If you choose to study the Vocational route you can also study the below qualifications across two years:

Adult & Higher Education Related Courses

Looking to change or further your career? Our Adult & HE courses will help you achieve your dream.

Skills

By taking this career pathway you will develop a number of skills that are required. These include:

Technical Skills

Autism Spectrum Disorder

SEND

Lesson Planning

National Curriculum

Classroom Management

Mental health

Transferrable Skills

Planning

Using Initiative

Communication

Leadership

Innovation

Enthusiasm

Creativity & Imagination

Positive energy & passion

Progress to a career in the Early Years Professional Sector 

Early Childhood Studies  Early Years Lead Practitioner  Early Years Senior Practitioner  Early Years Teacher 
Nursery Manager  PlayWork  Qualified Teacher (QTS) Youthwork