What are T Levels?
T Levels are a brand new qualification designed to give you a head start towards the future you want. They follow GCSEs and are equivalent to 3 A Levels.
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Pathways are made up of courses focused on future careers or further education opportunities
With access to the College training nursery, students are supported during their studies, enabling them to recognise their potential before entering the childcare industry or progressing on to university.
Students benefit from structured placements, which is an integral part of the early years qualification. Extensive links with local employers provides access to placement opportunities and real-life training. A DBS check will be required for you to complete these courses.
Our courses can help you progress to gain skilled employment in many different roles, such as:
Many of our courses will give you the necessary qualification to progress on to university or other higher education.
Students benefit from structured placements, which is an integral part of the early years qualification. Extensive links with local employers provides access to placement opportunities and real-life training.
We are currently running a T Level in Education & Childcare with the option to specialise in Assisting Teaching and Early Years Education and Childcare.
T Levels are a brand new qualification designed to give you a head start toward the future you want.
They follow GCSEs and are equivalent to 3 A Levels.
The 2-year T Level qualification brings classroom and work placements together on a course designed with employers and businesses.
You’ll spend 80% of your time in the classroom and 20% on a 45-day placement to give you the skills and knowledge employers are looking for.
Your T Level will help you to step straight into your chosen career, an apprenticeship or a degree.
Example: Primary and nursery education teaching professionals
Across the UK the workforce is projected to expand by 33% over the period to 2027, adding 135,479 jobs. In the same period, 74% of the workforce is projected to retire, creating 301,488 job openings.
Primary (and middle school deemed primary) and nursery education teaching professionals plan, organise and provide instruction to children at all levels up to the age of entry into secondary education.
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Our entry requirements allow any student to apply enrol and progress in their studies with us to achieve their full potential.
You will apply for your chosen pathway and at the interview you can discuss what entry criteria you need for each level.
Once you have your GCSEs we can ensure you are enrolled on the best level for you to progress and succeed at College.
Please see our Group entry requirements
Once you apply, you will have an interview to discuss your chosen pathway
We will contact you with appropriate options for conducting your interview, either online or in person.
At your interview, we will discuss the entry requirements for each level and course. It is also your opportunity to make sure that the pathway meets your goals and ambitions.
If you know exactly which course and level you need to apply for, or want more information, please select from the options below:
If you know exactly which course and level you need to apply for, or want more information, please select from the options below:
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Early Years students make their own sensory materials and equipment to use in nurseries.
Soraya Lawrence
"I like that you get to study around like-minded individuals and tutors that treat you like an adult. You get the support and guidance that you need and the facilities to help you train to be what you want to be."
Ellia Moore
"I learn everything from making a bottle and changing a nappy, to how to safeguard a child. I go to placement at a primary school; it’s amazing the bond you build with the children and how much they develop in such little time."
T Levels are a brand new qualification designed to give you a head start towards the future you want. They follow GCSEs and are equivalent to 3 A Levels.
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