L2 EYP to T Level EYE Bridging tasks

This bridging booklet supports transition from Level 2 NCFE CACHE Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Practitioner (Diploma) to T Level Education and Early Years (EYE).
Suggested use

• Set as summer bridging work before learners start T Level study.
• Use as a baseline assessment to identify strengths and support needs.
• Discuss responses during induction or first tutorials…
• Use completed booklets to plan early support around writing, research and confidence.
  Topics introduced
• Safeguarding
• Legislation
• Theorists and approaches
• SEND and inclusive practice
• Reflective practice
• Professional practice
• Child development
  Possible follow-up activities
• Group discussion on what makes an effective practitioner.
• Mini-lesson on reliable research sources.
• Safeguarding recap using the Amelia scenario.
• Create a class glossary of key T Level terms.
• One-to-one target setting based on the final reflection page.