Education V Cert

Sixth Form Open Evening- Thursday 12th November 2026 5-7pm

Applications Open - Friday 13th November 2026

Applications Close - End of Term 4 2027. Please contact Mrs Silvester if you would like to apply after this date (lucy.silvester@swale.at)

Entry Requirements: - Generally 5 grade 5s or above in GCSE, including English and Maths but some subjects do vary.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the sector and the key principles which underpin education practice through core knowledge applied understanding, preparing them for progression to Higher Education and ultimately, a career working in education.

This qualification equips students with the necessary knowledge and skills in key areas such as children's development, health, safeguarding, and using data to plan to meet play and learning needs, and reflective practice.

Students will explore key pedagogical approaches and their underpinning theories, alongside strategies for setting specific learning goals and success criteria. The content covers the fundamental principles of effective communication, inclusion within the Education and Early Years sector, and providing actionable feedback to drive progress. Additionally, students will examine the role of reflective practice in professional development, as well as the legislation and guidance that shape health, safety, and wellbeing policies across learning environments.

The course is assessed on the students ability to :

plan well-structured, inclusive learning experiences tailored to diverse student needs, using risk assessments to ensure safety across contrasting environments.

evaluate assessment data and student records to set specific learning goals and provide actionable feedback within the assess-teach-feedback cycle.

communicate purposefully with parents, carers, and professionals to foster collaboration and improve overall student outcomes.

In addition to the general requirements for access to Level 3 courses, applicants would be expected to have a grade 4 in both English Language and Mathematics and at least a Level 2 pass in Child Development and Care if it was taken as an option.

This vocational qualification will give students access to university courses to train for careers such as teaching, social work, paediatric nursing, speech and language therapy, or educational psychology. Alternatively, it could lead to employment as early years practitioners, nursery assistants, playworkers, or teaching assistants.