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Early Years Care, Learning and Development – Level 2 (Pre-T- Level)

Level 2 Certificate (Pre-T Level)

Preschool teacher with children playing with colourful wooden didactic toys at nursery

Availability & Details

Working with Children in Early Years and Primary Settings - T-Level Foundation Year SFY-CCLD2C/P01

Venue
South Downs Campus

Type of study
Vocational

Dates
Academic Year 2026-27 (1 year)

Examination board
Generic award - no awarding body

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Overview

This is a full-time course suitable for school leavers (16-18 years) who would like a career inareas of children’s care and development. The course covers a range of key subject areas that provide the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to care for and educate children aged between 0 and 11 years 11 months old. It has been designed to support progress to Level 3 qualifications across a number of sectors, including our T Level in Education and Childcare, Early Years Educator sector, and the Children and Young People sector. The course can also provide a good basis to progress to more advanced work-related qualifications and Apprenticeships.You will also be required to undertake 200 hours of work experience which will offer valuable insights into the industry.

Five GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English Language or Mathematics.

The course consists of 6 compulsory units that cover important areas of early years practice:  Child development from birth to 11 years 11 months Play and learning Exploring legislation The role of the childcare practitioner Nutrition Physical development and physical activity You will also undertake a route-based project, this project will focus on planning, research, and presentation skills.

The knowledge for this course is taught and assessed in College via assignments. Lessons combine theory and practical activities to prepare you for your early years vocational placements.

Assessment is undertaken via assignment work and observation in the early years and/or primary setting.

£20 for textbooks.£12.50 for a placement polo shirt.

Successful achievement and appropriate references from your tutor could enable you to progress on to the T Level in Education and Childcare, Learning and Development or begin a Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship.


The teaching and support was really great, the quality was really great, all the teachers really care about your education as well as your wellbeing, they take everything into consideration and they’re great.

Katie Whittingham, A Level student

There are lots of people at the college, each studying a diverse range of courses, people from all different areas come to study here, it creates a sense of community, there is a huge social aspect to college life across all courses.

Lee Backhouse, BTEC student

My experience at the college was enjoyable and productive, with thoroughly helpful people surrounding you, an excellent experience. I wasn’t expecting it to be as good as it was, with the work shop time and experience I had, it was a great two years preparing me for the next stage.

Edward Smith, BTEC student