V Level Education

Applications Open - 1st November 2026

Applications Close - 12th February 2027

Entry Requirements - Please refer to the Sixth Form Course Directory via the website www.knoleacademy.org

Option blocks and detailed subject information can be found in our course directory on our website www.knoleacademy.org

How to Apply - Via Kent Choices https://www.kentprospectus.co.uk/login

Level 3 Courses - select a minimum of 3 courses to study

Level 2 Courses - select 1 course only as each course is studied on a full time basis.

The qualification aims to prepare students to understand education in real-world contexts, explore career pathways and develop skills valued in further study and employment. Through the course, students will:

• Understand learning and development, educational settings and factors that influence educational outcomes.

• Plan engaging learning activities, with clear goals, appropriate resources and effective use of digital tools.

• Communicate effectively with learners, parents, carers and other professionals.

• Promote inclusion by adapting activities to different learning needs and removing barriers to participation.

• Identify risks and plan safe learning activities in different environments.

• Use assessment information to identify progress, set targets and give constructive feedback.

• Develop transferable planning, communication, problem-solving and reflective skills.

Year 12

• Learning and development: how people learn, develop and achieve; factors influencing outcomes.

• Educational settings: roles, responsibilities and the needs of different learners.

• Planning learning: objectives, engaging activities, resources and digital approaches.

• Professional communication: working with learners, parents, carers and colleagues; overcoming communication barriers.

Year 13

• Inclusive practice: adapting learning activities and resources to remove barriers and support participation.

• Safety in learning: risk identification, safety planning and recording for classroom and outdoor activities.

• Assessment for learning: interpreting progress, setting targets and giving effective feedback.

• Integrated applied tasks: planning, justifying and reviewing learning activities; preparation for non-exam assessment and exams

60% coursework, 40% exam

Assignments are set for all units of work.

The work is internally marked and externally moderated for coursework. All exams are externally moderated.

Students are awarded an overall grade of certification depending on how many credits they achieve. They can achieve a pass, merit, distinction, or distinction* depending on the quality of their work.

Minimum of 5 9-4 grades in GCSE examinations including English and Maths.

• Teaching

• Early Childhood Studies

• Psychology

• Sociology

• Youth Workers

• Social Workers

• Special Educational Needs and Inclusion

• Mental Health Support Worker