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FACULTY OF Childcare, Education & Teacher Training

Truro and Penwith College’s Childcare, Education & Teacher Training courses combine both academic study and professional practice placements to help you gain confidence. You will be learning key teaching principles and theories from supportive mentors that can be applied to practice, enabling you to pass your technical, vocational, and academic passion on to the next generation.

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understanding teaching principles

Learn the skills, knowledge and professional values necessary for a teaching career within the education sector with our Childcare, Education & Teacher Training courses. Our courses encourage practice and endorse opportunities for future employment.

Each course provides a thorough understanding of teaching principles, and you will be able to apply them in practice, supported by theoretical contexts. You will be supported and encouraged during training which is delivered by experienced and knowledgeable professionals.

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Go further educating future generations

The Childcare, Education and Training department are there to support and inspire you every step of the way to develop the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to achieve within the education sector and reach your potential to inspire the next generation.

Our University Centre progression routes also allow you to continue your studies up to Level 6.

69 million

Nearly 69 million new teachers are needed to achieve global education goals by 2030, UNESCO reports.

Enrichment

The inclusion of paediatric first aid training and other enriching professional components like a simulation suite enhances your employability and equips you with the skills necessary to excel in the field.

Work Placements

At Level 2 and above, all Education and Early Years students engage with industry placements gaining vital experience which develops their skills and theoretical knowledge.

Careers

Perfect for careers in Primary and Secondary School Teaching, Community Education, Childcare, Educational Mental Health, English as a Foreign Language Teaching and more.

T Level to Norland Nanny

We caught up with Iris, studying the T Level in Education & Childcare (Early Years pathway), who has received an incredible offer to train as a Norland Nanny.

In this video, Iris talks about her experience on the course, the skills she’s developed, and how the T Level has helped prepare her for a career working with children.

From hands-on placements to real-world learning, the course gives students the knowledge and confidence to take their next steps into the childcare sector.

If you’re passionate about working with children and want to explore your future in early years education, hear Iris’s story and see where a T Level could take you.

Cornwall SCITT

Cornwall School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) offers exemplary training to teach with a partnership of local early years, primary and secondary schools, a special needs academy, an alternative provision academy and Truro and Penwith College. With an exceptional training and employment record, Cornwall SCITT provides bespoke subject and school support for trainee teachers with an established strong reputation within Cornwall and further afield.

On successful completion of this course, you will have developed your specific subject knowledge and learnt the skills needed to teach your chosen age range effectively, from the basics of structuring and planning lessons through to developing personal skills and confidence in front of a class.

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PRACTICAL LEARNING

All our Childcare, Education and Teacher Training courses will have you in the workplace, undertaking a placement within a school in Cornwall. This, alongside learning alongside your peers in the classroom, will ensure that you have a well-rounded set of skills in preparation for employment. Teaching opportunities are gained both in county and out of county.

STUDENT SUPPORT

You will be studying and practicing in a supportive teaching environment with excellent mentors who are passionate about teaching and want to share that with you. You will also be gaining new skills alongside likeminded peers who you will be able to discuss ideas with.

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My lecturers were fantastic. They were so supportive and helped me throughout the course.
Daisy
Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Play, Learning and Development
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I think my favourite part about College has been how supportive everyone is. Everyone is friendly and approachable and have really made an effort to do everything they can to accommodate my needs.

Bo
Education and Early Years T Level

Frequently Asked Questions

To apply for an Education course at Truro and Penwith College, visit the course page on our official college website and complete your application online.

Yes, At Level 2 and above, all Education and Early Years students engage with industry placements gaining vital experience which develops their skills and theoretical knowledge.