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Pre T Level Diploma Level 2
Start your journey in childcare with our Level 1 course,
designed to build your con昀椀dence, communication skills,
and understanding of working with children. Through
engaging, hands-on activities, you’ll begin to explore how
children learn and grow, preparing you for further study or
work experience in the sector. A supportive 昀椀rst step into
a rewarding career.
Designed to bridge the gap to Level 3 study, this
diploma deepens your early years knowledge while
enhancing your academic and placement skills.
You’ll build con昀椀dence in observation, planning, and
supporting learning in early years settings—giving you
the preparation you need for the demands of the T Level
or related quali昀椀cations.
Early Years – Level 2 Certi昀椀cate
(Workforce)
T Level Education and Early Years
– Assisting Teaching/Early Years
Educator Level 3
Take your next step with this practical quali昀椀cation, ideal
for those ready to gain experience in real early years
settings. You’ll develop essential skills for supporting
children’s development, health, and wellbeing. With
work placement built in, this course gets you careerready and sets the foundation for further quali昀椀cations or
employment in the early years workforce.
Level
Course Title
Our T Level o昀昀ers a gold-standard route into early years
education. Combining in-depth classroom learning with a
long-term industry placement, you’ll gain advanced skills
and real-world experience. Ideal for those serious about
becoming early years educators, teaching assistants, or
progressing to university, this quali昀椀cation sets you apart
in a growing profession.
Entry requirements
Early Years and Education
Caring for Children Level 1
Duration
Level 1
Caring for Children
No formal requirements for entry to this course
1 year
Level 2
Early Years (Workforce)
Four GCSEs at grade 2/3 (or equivalent), including
English, maths.
1 year
Level 2
Pre T Level
Four GCSEs at grade 2/3 (or equivalent), including
English, maths.
1 year
Level 3
T Level Education and Early Years –
Assisting Teaching/Early Years
Minimum four GCSEs at grade 4 or above (or
equivalent), including English, maths and science.
A clear criminal record check by the Disclosure and
Barring Service.
2 years
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