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T Level Technical Qualification in Education and Early Years
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Overview
The purpose of the T Level in Education and Early Years is to ensure students have the knowledge and skills needed to progress into skilled employment or higher-level technical training.
Students will be equipped with the core knowledge and skills relevant to education and childcare; up-to-date occupational knowledge and skills; necessary English, mathematics and digital skills and threshold competence that meets employer expectations and is as close to full occupational competence as possible.
In the second year of the T Level learners can choose to specialise in the early years educator or assisting teaching pathway.
To support students in meeting this occupational competence they are required to complete a minimum of 750 hours industry placement across the 2-year programme.
How you’ll learn
The T Level consists of a core component and occupational specialism of early years educator. The core component consists of 2 written examinations and an employer set project. The occupational specialism in early years educator consists synoptic assignments.
Units include:
- Wider Context
- Supporting Education
- Safeguarding, Health and Safety and Wellbeing
- Behaviour
- Parents, Families and Carers
- Working with Others
- Child Development
- Observation and Assessment
- Reflective Practice
- Equality and Diversity
- Special Educational Needs and Disability
- English as an Additional Language
- Support and promote children’s play, development and early education
- Develop relationships with children to facilitate their development
- Plan, provide and review care, play and educational opportunities to enable children to progress
- Safeguard and promote the health, safety and wellbeing of children
- Work in partnership with colleagues, parents, carers and other professionals to support children’s development
Entry and progression
What you need and where it leads
- Entry requirements
- This course Level 3
- Further study
Entry requirements
Applicants will require a grade 4 in GCSE English and maths as well as a minimum of 3 other GCSEs at grade 4 or above.
Grade 4+ in GCSE science is important for those who intend to go into teaching as universities are likely to have this as an entry criterion.
Not sure you meet these? Talk to us and we will help you find the right starting point.
- Level 5 FdA Education and Early Childhood Studies At University Campus North LincolnshireAlso at University Campus Doncaster 32 UCAS points
- Level 5 FdA Children’s Learning and Development Distance Learning At University Campus North LincolnshireAlso at University Campus Doncaster 32 UCAS points
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At University Campus North Lincolnshire
At University Campus Doncaster
Careers it can lead to
- Child and Early Years Officers £27,500 a year
- Early Education and Childcare Practitioners £12.96 an hour
- Early Education and Childcare Assistants £13.30 an hour
- Care Workers and Home Carers £13.39 an hour
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- Nannies and Au Pairs £14.13 an hour
With further study or experience
- Early Education and Childcare Services Managers £22,400 a year
- Early Education and Childcare Services Proprietors £44,300 a year
- Nursery Education Teaching Professionals £34,800 a year
Typical pay is the UK median for each job (Lightcast, October 2026).
For parents and carers
Supporting your child’s journey
A Friendly, Welcoming Place
Students are often surprised by how friendly and welcoming college is. It's a supportive community where they'll build genuine friendships and feel part of something.
About student lifeLearning Support
If your child has additional learning needs, our support team works with them from day one. Adjustments are put in place early so they can get the most out of their course.
About learning supportGCSE Support Built In
If your child needs to resit GCSE English or Maths, it's built into the timetable, not bolted on as an extra. They'll get structured support alongside their main course.
Learn moreQualifications That Count
These are nationally recognised qualifications with real academic weight. Your child will develop practical skills and knowledge that employers and universities genuinely value.
Your next step
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What happens after you apply
1
You apply
Apply online and you’ll get a confirmation email.
2
You meet your tutor
We’ll invite you to an interview to talk through the course and your plans, and make sure it’s right for you.
3
You get an offer
We’ll email you a conditional or unconditional offer.
4
You get ready to start
Come to a taster session in the summer, then enrol in August, bringing your results.