T-Level in Education and Early Years

This study programme is designed to help you move quickly toward advanced jobs, higher education, or apprenticeship opportunities if you know what you want to do next and meet the entry requirements needed for success.

Achieving a Level 3 qualification will improve your future earning potential and career choices. It also allows you to progress to Higher Education, Higher Apprenticeships, and Degree Apprenticeships. These can lead to roles like advanced technician or skilled supervisor at Level 3, and eventually to management or professional status as you continue your studies.

To study at Level 3, including all T Level and A Level programmes, you will need an average entry score of 5.0 from your best 6 GCSE subjects, ideally including English and Maths.

The T Level is an exam-based course.

Year One is assesed with Employer Set Project exams (40%) and a Core Paper Exam (60%). These results are put together and you will be awarded a grade from A* to E and U.

Year Two is where you are assessed through synoptic assignments which covers meeting competency criteria, observations in industry placement, observations of children, reflections and scenario-based questions.At the end of Year Two you will be given an overall grade of a Distinction, Merit, Pass or Ungraded.

Throughout Year One and Year Two you are also required to complete a variety of in class assignments to ensure you are ready for your exams.

Completing a T Level means easy progression to a new career in the world of Education and Early Years. The skills gained are invaluable and are highly sought after by employers.

Roles that you could go into include:
• Playworker
• Teaching Assistant
• Learning Mentor
• Nursery Worker
• Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant

As T Levels are equivalent to three A Levels, former students have progressed to universities across the country.

If university isn’t for you, then higher-level apprenticeships are also an option.

Thanks to choosing a T Level, Evie is now heading to Canterbury Christ Church University to study a degree in Primary Education:

“This was a great stepping stone for going to university. My work placement at Lympinge Preschool has really helped prepare me for working with children. It gave me a good view of education and the staff there were so helpful and inspiring.”

There are no fees for this course if you are under 18.

For more information about fees and funding, please contact us.

Throughout your time at College, you’ll take part in meaningful social action projects that support your personal development and professional skills, while also making a positive impact within the local community.

These help you build confidence, teamwork, and communication skills that are essential for working in Early Years settings.

You also can take part in child-led activities and sessions with local settings. This includes our on-site EKC Folkestone Nursery. Experiences like these give you valuable insight into working with children in different environments.

There are also a range of trips designed to support your learning and help you prepare for further study, apprenticeships, or employment within Education and Early Years.