Build a foundation for your future with an Education and Early Years course.
Choosing to work with children is choosing to help shape the future and make a lasting impact on society.
If you’re passionate about making a real difference in young people’s lives, helping them grow and setting the foundation for their success, then this is the path for you.
Our lecturers have professional experience working in a variety of education and nursery settings, allowing you to develop the skills and knowledge that employers are looking within the industry.
All our courses are highly practical, with work placements playing a huge part.
Students must complete a minimum of 250 hours of industry placement for a Level 2 qualification.
Events during the year, including seasonal celebrations and character sessions, enable you to plan, create and organise sessions that make a difference to young minds.
Our wide range of tools and equipment on campus means you will be trained in practical skills such as sterilisation, nappy changing, changing of foods, as well as health and safety around babies and children.
The College has an on-site nursery, EKC Folkestone Nursery, where you can have regular opportunities to put your skills into practice.
We also have close links with many local childcare and education providers.
Our qualifications give you the foundation to progress into a range of roles in childcare and education such as Early Years practitioner, Teaching Assistant, Special Educational Needs Officer and Speech and Language Therapist.
Take your learning to the next level with our T Level in Education and Childcare, and learn the core knowledge and skills that are needed for entry to a range of occupations.
T Level Education and Early Years learner, Elissa, has gained new confidence and skills thanks to her success during her 750-hour work placement.
We spoke to Leanne Walledge, Lecturer for Early Years and Health and Social Care at EKC Folkestone College, about her industry experience and what she loves most about her role.
A key part of our social action efforts this year has been dedicated to helping the pupils at The Beacon School. Early Years created learning resources to help the pupils across lessons.
Explore our courses online and see the wide range of academic opportunities that are available to you.
You can make up to five applications across East Kent Colleges Group’s family of Colleges.
Click ‘Apply’ on your chosen course, and follow the steps on the application portal.
Early applications are strongly recommended, as they give you the best chance of securing a place on your chosen course.
Come along to EKC Folkestone College to meet our team, explore our facilities and see if the course is right for you.
If you receive an offer, this must be accepted to secure your place on your chosen course.
We offer part time courses accessible to adults aged 19+ that are looking to begin a career in the Education and Early Years sector or expand upon their skills after entering the industry.
Find out more about our offerings.
The course has given me the opportunity to gain real experience in education. I’ve had the chance to ‘try before I buy’ and learn the role of a TA without the pressures of full-time employment which has been really helpful.
I was quite apprehensive about coming back into education as an adult. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but our tutor was really welcoming, and the workload has been very manageable. It’s not as scary as you think.
I’ve really enjoyed the course, especially learning more about Special Educational Needs and how we can support SEN students. The course has helped me realise I want to continue studying to become a Forest School Leader.
