Education - V Level

Student entry into our Sixth Form requires 5 grade 4 GCSE's or above including English and Maths.

If you studied the applied subject at GCSE we are asking for a grade 5 in that subject (Grade 6 in Maths and Sciences)

V Levels are new Level 3 vocational qualifications for 16–19 learners in England. They are designed for students who enjoy learning about a sector and applying knowledge to realistic situations. A V Level is the same size as one A Level, so it can form part of a wider sixth-form programme and can be combined with other Level 3 subjects.

If you are interested in how people learn, how children and young people develop, or how professionals support learners to succeed, the V Level in Education gives you a broad introduction to this sector before you decide where to specialise.

The final Department for Education subject content includes areas such as:

Learning & development - How learners develop and how different factors can affect learning.

Supporting learners - Approaches used to help children and young people participate, progress and achieve.

Safe & inclusive practice - Safeguarding, wellbeing, equality, diversity and meeting different learner needs.

The education sector - Professional roles, educational settings, communication and working with others.

Could this course suit me?

I am interested in education, teaching, child development or supporting other people.

I prefer a mixture of learning knowledge and applying it to realistic situations.

I want to keep progression options open for university, apprenticeships or further training.

I am organised, willing to communicate with others and ready for Level 3 study.

The qualification will include both external assessment and non-exam assessment. Students will need to demonstrate knowledge and understanding as well as the ability to apply, analyse and evaluate information in education-related contexts. Exact assessment arrangements depend on the awarding organisation's accredited specification.

IMPORTANT FOR 2027 APPLICANTS

The national subject content and Ofqual requirements are now published, but awarding organisations are still finalising their specifications. Your sixth form will confirm the final awarding body, assessment structure and course details before enrolment.

Student entry into our Sixth Form requires 5 grade 4 GCSE's or above including English and Maths.

The V Level is intended to support progression to higher study, higher technical training and apprenticeships. Education-related pathways could include:

UNIVERSITY - Education, childhood, SEND and related degree routes

APPRENTICESHIPS - Higher and degree apprenticeships where entry requirements are met

FURTHER TRAINING - More specialised education, child development and support pathways

TEACHING - A possible foundation for later teacher-training routes

SUPPORT ROLES - Progression towards learning-support and education-related careers

WIDER SECTOR - Skills relevant to services supporting children, young people and families