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DCG Courses T Level In Education and Early Years

T Level In Education and Early Years

This is a two-year technical study programme designed with employers to give young people the skills that the childcare and education sector needs.

Course Summary

Subject Area: Childcare
Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Broomfield Hall
Full Time or Part Time: FT
Level: 3
Number Of Years: 2
Interview Required?: Y
Broomfield Hall

Apply now at: https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/course/t-level-in-education-and-early-years
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Who is this course for?

This is a two-year technical study programme designed with employers to give young people the skills that the childcare and education sector needs. It will provide a mixture of:

  • Technical knowledge and skills
  • An industry placement in a range of childcare settings: a minimum of 750 hours
  • Relevant maths, English and digital skills embedded within the curriculum

This course is delivered at the Broomfield Hall campus in a new bespoke learning environment where students can develop and practise the skills required to work in the sector.

Entry Requirements

You need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths.

What will you learn?

You will study:

  • Core knowledge and skills relevant to the childcare and education sector, for example child development and supporting education
  • Occupation-specific specialist skills and knowledge

In Year 1 you will study 12 core elements and in Year 2 you will further develop your knowledge and skills through a chosen specific pathway.

How will you learn?

This course will be delivered on-site at our Broomfield Hall campus. 

What will you need to bring with you?

For College you need to bring a notebook, pen and folders (teachers will explain more at your induction). 

For your placement you will need flat shoes and smart trousers and you should purchase a placement top from DCG.

How will you be assessed?

You will be assessed via a variety of methods such as external exams, controlled assessments, an employer-led set project and synoptically through practical assignments.

Where next?

Further Study

You could consider a higher level apprenticeship or a higher education degree in a subject such as Primary Education.

Careers

  • Early Years Practitioner
  • Teaching Assistant
  • Childminder

Who do you contact for more information?

For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk

Course Information for Employers

Information for Employers

If you are an employer and would like to know more about the apprenticeships and professional training we deliver or how you can get involved in co-creating and co-delivering the curriculum, please contact us via email on businessenquiries@derby-college.ac.uk, call us on 01332 387 421 or visit our employer pages here.

Career Information



This course could lead to one of these careers...

Early Education and Childcare Assistants

£18354

Early Education and Childcare Assistants

More Careers Information at: https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/career-pathways
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DCG Success Stories

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Milly Johnson

Eighteen-year-old Milly Johnson is so glad she took the T Level in Education and Early Years at Derby College Group’s Broomfield Hall.

I like to live in the moment, so the practical work experience side of T Level really suited me. I really enjoyed my time at Broomfield and I made some good friends there.

Read More about Milly Johnson

Roman Morley stood smiling by a bush.

Roman Morley

Education and Childcare T Level leads to permanent job for Roman

I’m so glad I got the chance to do T Level Education and Childcare.

Read More about Roman Morley


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Your next opportunity will be during our Clearing Enrolment sessions, starting Wednesday 27th August at 12pm. Please note that places will be limited and subject to course availability, entry requirements, and interviews. Find out more about Enrolment and Clearing Enrolment: Enrolment and Clearing Information 2025

Course Information Last Updated On: March 24, 2025 3:17 pm

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