Education and

Early Years (T Level)

What is Education and Early Years T level?

The Education and Early Years T Level is a two-year course for 16-19 year olds who want a career working with kids in education or childcare. It’s a hands-on alternative to A-Levels that gives you the skills and knowledge you need to get started in the real world. Whether you're thinking about becoming a teaching assistant, working in a nursery, or supporting children in school, this T Level has you covered! You'll learn both in the classroom and through work placements, so you get the best of both worlds—practical experience and academic know-how.

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What will I learn?

  • All students will develop an understanding of:

    • understanding the Education and Early Years sector from ages 0 to 19

    • child development

    • how to support children and young people’s education

    • safeguarding, health and safety and wellbeing

    • understanding and managing behaviour

    • observing and assessing children and young people

    • equality and diversity

    • special educational needs and disability

    • English as an additional language

    • working with parents, carers and wider families

    • working with agencies and services that support children, families and carers

    • reflective practice and other forms of professional development

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How will I be assessed?

  • Core Assessment: Externally Set Test – Paper 1 and Paper 2 are both graded A*- E

    Employer Set Project: Externally assessed project work is graded A*- E

    Industry Placement: Evidence log to show completion of hours required and evidence of development of technical skills and application of knowledge in a workplace environment.

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Entry requirements

Five 9 to 4 grades at GCSE including in GCSE English Language and Grade 5 in Mathematics.

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Where can Education and Early Years T Level take me?

This course is suitable for anyone wanting a career in early years education, childcare or assisting teaching. Students can progress into roles such as:

  • Nursery Worker

  • Teaching Assistant

  • Learning Mentor

  • Special Education needs teaching assistant

  • Playworker

  • Portage home visitor

Students can also use this T Level to do a related higher-level apprenticeship or degree course.