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Foundation T Level Education and Early Years

at Shipley College, Shipley · college

Level 2T LevelsCertificate1 yearFull timeFree

What the college says

If you're a School Leaver, aged 16 to 19, this course is your perfect stepping-stone to gaining real-world experience and knowledge needed to work with children., , This course will be tailored to your needs and offer you the support and guidance that you need to progress onto further T-Level study or work in the childcare sector., , You will develop your understanding of key concepts such as safeguarding, child development and how to work safely with children., , This course will prepare you to become an Early Years Educator, enabling you to work with children from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 years. You will complete a placement in two different settings and develop a portfolio of evidence to support your progression.

What you need to get on

3 x GCSE grade 4 to include English or maths. You will re-take your English or maths GCSEs as part of your course, if below a grade 4. , , A clear Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the start of the course.

How you are assessed

Two-year technical qualification with a 45-day industry placement. Equivalent to three A levels.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Shipley College

    Victoria Road, Shipley, BD18 3LQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Shipley

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